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ProMotinG inter-triBAl HArMonY Morung Express News Kohima | October 4

The surge of tribalism in Nagaland has become a matter of serious concern. There are many negative effects of tribalism to the society, and even to the Church. Besides, tribalism promotes bad governance and lack of accountability and has become a major obstacle to socio-economic development.

In this backdrop, the 6th Morung Lecture focusing on the ‘Role of Religion in promoting Inter-Tribe Harmony among Nagas’ was held at Jubilee Memorial Centre (JMC-KABA), Lerie Colony, Kohima on Tuesday.

Speakers at the Lecture were Elias T Lotha, President, Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN), Dr. Eyingbeni HümtsoeNienu, Senior Lecture, Clark Theological College and Rev. Dr. Zelhuo Keyho, General Secretary, Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC).

Respect pluralism not singularism for social harmony In his discourse, Elias T. Lotha, President, CAN, questioned the position of the Naga Christian churches in Nagaland, where there are numerous faith-based organizations that do not truly converge in the translation of Christian beliefs.

“We have Church organizations of this tribe, that tribe but never a fellowship to believe and worship together without our tribe color. Consciously or otherwise, we are bracketing each other into tribe pockets and not as Christians,” said Lotha who outlined that respect for “pluralism rather than singularism” by inculcating “universality” can act as a threshold

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for social harmony.

Lotha was of the view that the most evocative philosophy is victory and domination in the context of Naga tribal ethnicity, which therefore culminates in the form of tribalism and grouping systems alien to Christian values.

Opining that the social front presents a gloomier picture with the Naga society fractured into tribal divides such as TPO, ENPO, CNTC, NTC, Naga Hoho, UNC etc, Lotha asserted, “All these, and more, inform us that we truly and urgently need to convert from a conformist milieu to transformative and rewarding mission for positively impacting the society through practice of Christian values.”

To help transform Naga tribes in ushering harmony, Lotha shared the approach of the Catholic Church, which is -Dignity of the human person, promotion of the family, and working for the common good. The common good, Lotha emphasized, is not simply what people happen to want, but what would be authentically good for people, the social conditions that enable human flourishing.

Further, Lotha pointed out that the journey of the Church does not end in establishing inter tribe harmony alone. “Harmony amongst tribes is the beginning of a new journey for much need to be pursued and accomplished as members of the Naga tribes and as members of the Christian community,” ended Elias T Lotha.

Petrol price hiked by 14 paise, diesel by 10 paise

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NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 4 (AGENCIES): Petrol price was on Tuesday hiked by 14 paise per litre while diesel rate was also increased by 10 paise per litre (inclusive of state levies). Revised rates will take effect from midnight. “Consequent to the increase in Dealer Commission on Petrol and Diesel w.e.f.4th/ 5thOctober2016, it has been decided to effect the following price changes w.e.f. midnight of 4th October / 5th October 2016...There will be corresponding price revisions on Petrol and Diesel in other states on account of change in Dealer Commission,” said Indian Oil Corporation, the country’s largest fuel retailer.

Eyingbeni Hümtsoe-Nienu

spective, Eyingbeni HümtsoeNienu, Senior Lecturer, Clark Theological College, balanced the multidimensional meaning of peace in the Bible where the Old Testament emphasizes on ‘Shalom’ as Peace, which is about wholeness and fullness while the New Testament translates peace in terms of righteousness and justice. These, according to Nienu, are two sides of the same coin.

While there are notable contributions of Christian based peace work in Nagaland such as NBCC-Peace Affairs, FNR, Peace Channel, CCPRA, Nienu felt that the approach to peace needs to transcend from large scale/mass oriented practice to personal conversation, from top-level discussion to grassroots participation; from intellectual discourses to down-toearth/practical measures, from the political to the holistic and from the male-centered to the gender inclusive in composiTranscend peace from large- tion and perspective.

“Christian Peace efforts scale practice to personal should not be portrayed conversation Speaking on the origin of merely as a glamorous affair peace through a Biblical per- characterized by closed-door

Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho

emphasized that the church must be involved in the reconstruction of society on Christian principles of love and forgiveness. Maintaining that the biblical Christian faith is not deeply rooted in majority of those who profess themselves Christian, he said the church is not free from the spirit of tribalism.

In this regard, he also laid out the road map, which the church must undertake, where he emphasized that the church must take her faith, and her teaching ministry seriously and not just be preaching “feel good gospel.” The church cannot lose the power of speaking for justice and righteousness living at all cost, he asserted.

The NBCC General Secretary further said the church must come strong on corruption and come clean of her corrupt practices that are not biblical, and also make positive influence to the society and not Church must promote be influenced by the society by conducive co-existence becoming part of the problem.

Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho, GenIn the meantime, he higheral Secretary of Nagaland Bap- lighted that the church must tist Church Council (NBCC) teach the gospel, moral laws,

intellectual meetings, constituted by high profile persons, and conducted in expensive locations to discuss political problems and solutions,” viewed Nienu. In this, she recommended for the formulation of a solid theological bases for engagement in inter/intra tribe peace works-“People in the community and grassroots level should be taken into confidence. They live with the consequence of either peace or violence. Their stories and viewpoints are essential to building and keeping peace.”

Nienu also suggested for the institution of peace committees/departments under every Church association to promote, sustain and safeguard peaceful existence among Naga tribes, to establish peace committees in local churches to educate members on maintaining tribal unity and address issues related to peace and justice.

The need for one Christian body Participants comprising of intellectuals, church leaders, social and human rights activists, attending the lecture deliberated on different issues surrounding the topic. Questions relating to disharmony in the churches, the stance of church on women, or if there is a difference between tribal affinity and tribalism, among others, were raised.

On disharmony in the churches, the participants and the panelists felt the need for the revival of the Naga Christian Forum, which was once functional as one Christian body and comprised of members cutting across denominations.

On the stance of the church on women, Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho said when Christianity came, it took a deep root in our culture and unconsciously even that trend has been passed on, which, he added is very unfortunate. However, he strongly highlighted that the church must always continue to encourage leadership whether male or female based on their calling.

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enu, described tribal affinity as a natural thing but tribalism a nurtured thing, influenced by many factors. Supplementing this, Elias T. Lotha, said unlike tribal affinity, which comes naturally to us, tribalism is a voluntary act and is very negative in nature.

Can our church become the face saving mechanism?

In his concluding remarks, Editor of The Morung Express, Dr. Aküm Longchari highlighted assumptions drawn from the Lecture with queries- Are we mistaking harmony and unity for uniformity? Have Christian values failed or is it the frailty of humans that has failed us? Are we dwelling too much in the abstract and missing the point…?

Longchari pointed out that the Naga understanding of Christianity is “very narrow but very concrete.”

Stating that the aspects of “shame” and “humiliation” have become rooted in the Naga understanding of addressing problems, he asked “is it possible for our church to become the face saving mechanism?”

He informed that the present forms of dialogues are actually a “dialogue between monologues” where the parties involved are posturing their positions rather than finding common ground. He therefore emphasized on the need to reclaim genuine democratic dialogue where people engage and challenge each other in an informed manner. He said, “We may not have all the answers but it’s important for us to own the problems so that in the process of dialoguing, we will find solutions.”

Bro labourers allege harassment Without salary for 5 months,

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 4 (MExN): The labourers of the 15 BRTF Headquarter 89 RCC (GREF), Sechu-Zubza have issued a joint representation to the Director General, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on several grievances faced by them.

The statement alleged that the labour in-charge who was deputed at 15 BRTF Headquarter 89 RCC (GREF) Sechü Zubza has been “harassing the labourers for the last four months without any rhyme or reason.”

Alleging that the labour No, no please don’t. This trash dump is our only source of income.

Elias T Lotha

moral responsibility and biblical ethics without compromise.

He felt that purity and morality must not just become good principles and be kept in the closet but must be taught with all seriousness from the pulpit.

“The church must not play the game of withdrawal but it must avoid unholy alliances with unhealthy forces to run their agenda, whether it be the state or tribal organizations but stands above those elements and promote conducive co-existence,” he added.

in charge “uses unbearable words in scolding the labourers,” the statement claimed that the labourers have been forced to work overtime every day. “We were forced to work on Sundays and not allowed to attend Church services. We were not granted leave even to draw our salaries from the bank, not allowed to attend funeral service of our near and dear ones,” it claimed.

The statement further informed that a labourer was bitten by a snake but was “forced to work for the whole day.”

“We were forced to work even on National holidays.

The latest incident happened on 2nd October, 2016 (Gandhi Jayanti), a Sunday where labourers were forced to work the whole day. Some labourers did not go for work and stayed behind,” it said.

The statement alleged that the next day, when these labourers turned up for work, the labour in charge “asked them not to attend work, threatening them that he would discharge them from duty. Therefore all the labourers refused to work

ENCSU to resume agitation today

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 4 (MExN): The Eastern Nagaland College Students Union (ENCSU) has called for resumption of its agitation with effect from October 5, with regard to the NSEE results 2016.

A press note from the ENCSU informed that the agitation will continue till their demand for allocation of 4 MBBS seats reserved for BTs to the BT candidates is fulfilled.

The ENCSU had suspended its second phase of agitation at the request of the state government with the assurance that 4 MBBS seats would not be filled up till the Cabinet decided on it.

“It was only after the protestors started shouting demanding the outcome of the meeting, the Department requested the ENCSU Officials to meet the Director. The Protestors opposed the request. However, at the request and in respect of our apex organization, the ENCSU Officials met the Director. In the course of the meeting and in the presence of District Administration and Police, the Department again allowed the Parents and some non ENCSU Student Leaders to the meet-

ing who threatened the ENCSU Team this time also,” the ENCSU recalled.

Prior to Second Phase of Agitation, the ENCSU informed that an invitation was received from the Secretary, Higher and Technical Education for a meeting. In this meeting, the Secretary asked the ENCSU Official Team if we were sleeping till then. “However, as far as the ENCSU is concerned, we took up the issue right after the entrance test result was declared.

The Secretary also asked the Union to point out the irregularities of the Department, to which the Union asked the Secretary to first reply to all the allegations that were published in the media from day one since the ENCSU took up the issue.

The Department could not come up with to the point reply till today,” it alleged.

The ENCSU stated that the department officials campaigned to the Cabinet Ministers “visiting door to door to justify themselves before the Cabinet meeting.” “If the entrance test result and the selection process are fair, they needed no campaigning. The

Department therefore, has to come out openly and admit their mistakes instead of trying to cover up by unjustified reasons,” it said.

It further expressed anger at the department for “failing to communicate officially with the ENCSU the outcome of the Cabinet meeting held on 26th September 2016 where the decision was taken to allocate 4 BDS seats in place of MBBS seats.” “The ENCSU has every right now to term the present Government as a failed Government for failing to rectify the misdeeds of the Department and also for failing to even communicate the decision,” it said.

It also cautioned that “if any unwanted situations arise in the course of the ensuing phases of agitation, the government will be held solely responsible for it has failed so far to redress the genuine demand of the Union.”

The agitation is set to begin on October 5, however emergency services, security forces, magistrates on duty and the students appearing end semester exam are exempted from the purview of the protest.

and returned to our camp.”

It further informed that when the labourers and the Village Council members and GB’s of Sechü Zubza tried to meet the Director General during his visit to Nagaland, they were refused access.

“We have approached high officials in Nagaland for redress of our grievances but have fallen to deaf ears,” it stated while appealing that the present labour in charge be replaced “at the earliest before the situation goes out of control.”

NUTA mass casual leave today

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 4 (MExN): The Central Executive Council (CEC) of the Nagaland University Teachers’ Association (NUTA) for the three NU campuses have unanimously resolved to endorse the decision of the FEDCUTA and AIFUCTO to organise a joint action program on October 5 to observe International Teachers Day, by taking mass casual leave. A press statement from the CEC-NUTA said that the protest is against the service conditions in terms of denial of regular promotions, pension; lack of university autonomy, democratic structures of governance and democratic space for dissent, discussion and debate; quality of education by degradation and vandalisation of course structures and syllabi, examination systems and promotion of quantity rather than quality in research; and regarding public funding of education by increasing budget cuts and privatization and commercialization of education. The NUTA members from all the three campuses are set to take mass casual leave on October 5 and display banners in support of the FEDCUTA, the statement informed.

SSA teachers serve ultimatum

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 4 (MExN): An aggrieved Nagaland Sarva Shiksha Abiyan Teachers’ Association (NSSATA) has served a 7-day ultimatum to the Nagaland Government to fulfill their four-point demand, which includes payment of pending salaries of 5 months from May to September 2016. The ultimatum will come into effect from October 5 onwards and will exclude holidays.

The NSSATA has also demanded inclusion of salaries of SSA teachers (2012-2013) in the non-plan revenue expenditure keeping in mind that the teachers were appointed as regular state government employees through proper channel.

It asked that the State Government strictly adhere to the National Mission (SSA), Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), GoI rules/guidelines, funding procedure to avoid installment lapses and delays in the payment of salaries.

It also urged that arrangement is made to pay SSA teachers regularly from the state fund as has been done by the state at times and then retrieve the said amount on release of fund by the centre.

While stating this, NSSATA President Aliba Sangtam and General Secretary Thungchamo Lotha, in the ultimatum addressed to the Commissioner & Secretary, Department of School Education, criticized the negligence and failure of the State Government in releasing the 10% state matching share and delay in clearing of the file from the planning department.

It also questioned the nonadherence of the funding pattern/guidelines and rules by the State Government and the inability of the implementing agency to arrange utilization cer-

tificate, audit report and other necessary documents on time to MHRD. The Association lamented that despite repeated meetings with concerned officials, submitting appeal letters, representations since the inception of the association, the same trend has been continuing without any improvement and action.

The Association also stated that the SSA teachers have been undergoing untold miseries to the “point of starvation” and was therefore in no position to attend duties anymore. “Our survival therefore is severely threatened and jeopardized and it has demoralized us in performing our duties sincerely,” it said.

The Association has cautioned that it would be forced to take up phase wise agitation if their demands were not fulfilled within the given 7-day period.

NRMSATA Longleng demand release of salary

The Nagaland RMSA Teacher’s Association (NRMSATA) Longleng unit today stated that while 3 months (April, May & June) pending salary for RMSA teachers has been credited to all the DEO’ s account on September 20, the RMSA teachers in Longleng are yet to receive their pay.

In a letter to the DEO Longleng, the association stated that “we have been waiting for long with great patience but with the march of time our patience is getting out of control and more dismayed when we learnt of our colleagues in other districts have received their salaries.”

It served an ultimatum to the DEO Longleng to release the salaries to the teachers by October 10. It cautioned that failure to do so would compel the teachers to boycott their classes.

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Special children need to be empowered: Yitachu Our Correspondent Kohima | October 4

Minister for School Education & SCERT Yitachu today said the society can only grow when we take care of the special children and the neglected section of the people and also having concern for each and every individual.

He said while addressing the parents’ day of Jo Foundation, an inclusive school located at Agri Colony here. He said that special children need to be empowered and lauded JO Foundation for choosing the right approach to encourage and propagate the development, productivity and dignity of children at large with special needs, particularly with holistic approach based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Yitachu continued that that special children need to be taken care of and given quality education. He said the first and foremost duty

Minister for School Education & SCERT Yitachu and others during the parents’ day of Jo Foundation in Kohima on October 4. (Morung Photo)

of the parents is the responsibility to bring up children in the proper streamline of education. Yitachu said that our society will grow only when we take care and give concern to the children.

Yitachu encouraged the parents and said that as responsible men and women we need to change our

thinking and the right attitude to achieve our dreams.

“Parents should be courageous and bring up the children in proper education system, he said adding that it is the parent bound duty to teach children to be determined, work hard and be sincere in their studies and that few things will

make a lot of differences in the children’s life.

“You need to be strong, resolute and support your child,” he told the parents. “Life cannot be defeated. We have to struggle and win,” he said. He also shared his recent trip to China, where he found the people there are truthful,

hard working and determine to achieve in life and remain to the system of truthfulness. This, he said prevail clean environment, clean heart and clean attitude. Yitachu also assured the Jo Foundation authority to help though grant in aid to the school.

He also launched the Jo Foundation website www. jofoundation.com which was designed by Ramietech Solution.

Earlier, Jo Foundation school chairman Daniel Thong Seb said the school was opened in 2009 with enrolment of 110 students upto class IV where 15 are differently abled. The school aims to upgrade one class every year and its objective is to give, encourage and propagate development and to bring dignity into their daily activities. Seb said the school has come out to help the children to grow physically, educationally and allowing them in getting involved in the community.

Secretary Health &Family Welfare Maongwati Aier IAS visited Integrated AYUSH Hospital at Dimapur. After the inspection, the Secretary interacted with the newly recruited doctors, staff and AYUSH doctors where he highlighted about Joint Secretary Ministry of AYUSH visits and the development that will be coming to Nagaland like AYUSH Medical College, Separate AYUSH Directorate, and 50-bedded Ayush hospital in Kohima etc.

Youths uphold hunting and fishing ban in Peren dist

Peren, OctOber 4 (Mexn): In its effort to protect flora and fauna, six villages youth organization under Peren District held a consultative meeting on September 24 at Peren Town hosted by Peren Youth Federation reaffirm to ban hunting, fishing and extraction of natural resources within its own village jurisdiction.

The six youth organizations include Peren Youth Federation, Peletkie, Jalukie, Tamphung, Puilwa, Mpai Youth Association. They have acknowledged that majority of the villages solely depends on forest and its resources for their livelihood but saddened that rampant encroachment and destruction of natu-

‘Working together for wildlife’

MOn, OctOber 4 (Mexn): The Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change conducted a programme on October 4 at St John’s School in Mon district with the theme of ‘Working together for wildlife’ as part of the ongoing wildlife week celebration in the country from October 2 to 8.

Suman Sivachar IFS, ACF Mon Division, the speaker at the programme engaged the students with trivia on animal facts. The young minds responded enthusiastically and were awarded with sweets for right answers. The students were informed about the success of Amur Falcon conservation that has been brought about in Nagaland in the last few years with the collaborative efforts of various departments, NGOs, people and communities working closely hand-in-hand.

Training & demo at Hozukhe village

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DIMaPur, OctOber 4 (Mexn): ATMA Dimapur Niuland Block conducted training and demonstrations at Hozukhe village on October 1. Resource person Sentibenla, ATM, Niuland Block spoke ‘Application of micronutrients in vegetable crops.’ Longshithung, AFA, Department of Agriculture spoke on ‘Application of Trichogramma in paddy fields.’ The programme was chaired by Demalu Hasnusa, BTM, Niuland block where trichocards were distributed to the 31 farmers present.

ral habitats like cutting of trees, hunting, fishing with poison and other chemicals, extraction of natural resources for commercial purpose mostly from outside the village has caused imbalance and insecurity to the environment.

In its joint statement, the six villages youth organization sternly warns that any individual or group found violating the ban order shall be penalized heavily and dealt with as per the resolution of its own village youth organization. Any untoward incidence, the village youth shall not be held responsible. The next consultative meeting is scheduled to be held tentatively in the month of March 2017.

MEx File Career guidance counseling at Mon held

MOn, OctOber 4 (DIPr): A programme of youthnet and the Government of Nagaland focusing on Entrepreneurship, skill building and employment partnering with Quest Alliance, Accenture and ‘I love my Mon town’ was held at council hall and District Executive Conference hall on October 4 with Director Youthnet, LezoPutsure and his team. At Council Hall career guidance counselling was held for the students of Govt. Higher Secondary School D and at District Executive Conference Hall a session on Entrepreneurship was held for students of Government Higher Secondary School, Konjong Higher Secondary School and also Government Higher Secondary School D. The programme was initiated by the mission ‘I love my Mon town’ for the students of higher secondary Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change officials with students and others dur- level to help them realise their potential and choose the ing the Wildlife Week celebration programme at St John’s School in Mon district on October 4. right career in their life.

Awareness was given homes. The students also A press release stated on the conservation and took a pledge – ‘I stand by that W Wangshak, Range CVO Zunheboto conducts breeding efforts of the state wildlife and all animals’ Officer, Mon Forest Departbird - Blyths Tragopan. on the occasion of Octo- ment chaired the event. fee anti rabies vaccination The participants of the ber 4 being the World Ani- KBCM leaders - Nyamjo, programme were urged to mal Day. Jose, Principal of Women Leader and Manai ZunhebOtO, OctOber 4 (Mexn): The CVO Ofdiscourage hunting, create St John’s school addressed Konyak, Youth Director, fice establishment, Zunheboto in commemoration of awareness amongst family the gathering and stressed St John’s school staff and ‘World Rabies Day’ on September 28 and ‘World Aniand friends about wildlife on the importance of pro- the Mon Forest Depart- mal Day’ on October 4 organised a week long free Anti conservation and to plant tecting the beautiful cre- ment staff graced the pro- Rabies Vaccination Campaigns in different villages and towns of the district. A total of 480 dogs have been immutrees in and around their ations of nature together. gramme. nized against the dreaded virus. According to the CVO Zunheboto, during the occasion places covered were Lumami, Askhuto, Aizuto, Lukobomi, Mukalimi, Lazami, Natsumi, Mishilimi, Pughoboto and Zunheboto of the dist. The CVO has thanked all the officers and staff, all the village council Chairmen, GBs and public for their co-operation and support rendered for the successful DIMaPur, OctOber 4 (Mexn): The the write up can be mailed to nihesw@ implementation of the campaign. yahoo.com before November 30.

ContesNagaland Institute of Health, Environment & Social Welfare (NIHESW), Kohi- tants are also requested to send their ema is organizing its annual state level bird mail ID and mobile numbers. The names GPK annual graduation day photography competition for the school of the winners will be published in the local newspapers. and college students of Nagaland.

KOhIMa, OctOber 4 (Mexn): The Government It is felt that this competition will en- Polytechnic Kohima will hold its annual graduation day The competition will involve: Photo of any wild bird in their locality; Identifica- able children to know more about the on October 12 at 5:00 PM at the GPK Auditorium Hall. The tion (local, common and scientific name); A wildlife around them and instill in their event will be graced by minister for environment, forest & short essay about the bird; and Name of the minds a love and care for nature. Also, place where the bird photograph was taken. armed with a camera they can explore and climate change Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire.

Winners will be awarded citation and enjoy the wonders of nature.

“This is an extension activity of the Inter School Singing Competition held cash prizes as: School Level: 1st Position- Rs. 3000; ENVIS Centre, Nagaland under the Min2nd Position- Rs. 2000; and 3rd Position- istry of Environment, Forest and Climate Peren, OctOber 4 (Mexn): Inter School SingChange, Government of India and hosted Rs. 1000. ing Competition 2016 organized by the ZZone Clusters’ College Level: 1st Position- Rs. 5000; 2nd by NIHESW, Kohima,” informed a press Position- Rs. 3000; and 3rd Position-Rs. 2000. release issued by NIHESW Honorary Di- Peren was held on October 1 at the Indoor Stadium, Peren. Government Higher Secondary School Peren The photograph of the bird along with rector, Dr. Vizovol Mekro. walked away as winners and Government Middle School DC Colony took home the runners up spot. Various prizes and gifts were distributed by the Special Invitee Tsidi Hairang, EAC Peren to the participating schools. The judges for the competition were renowned musicians of the district, Namnahei Nza and Zalevonuo.

Bird Photography Competition for students of Nagaland

Women Skill Development workshop at Mezoma

Peace Club fills potholes

Late. ALONGBA CHANGKIRI

18th Nov, 1983 - 1st Oct, 2016 e the family members of Lt. Alongba Changkiri express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, churches, friends, neighbours who have helped us physically, materially, financially and through prayers.

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Changki Senso Telongjem, Changkiri Kidong, (Changki & Dimapur) Women Department, Baptist Church Changki, Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo To all the Doctors & Staffs of Eden Medical Centre for their relentless efforts.

St. John Higher Secondary School & Staff, Maple Tree School, Colleagues & Staff, Yimyu Youth Department, Sui Generis Zunga.

We have nothing to give you in return but will always uphold you in prayers.

Loving Pare nts, brothers & sisters .

DIMaPur, OctOber 4 (Mexn): Railway Bazaar Council, Dimapur in collaboration with Peace Club members of the colony joined the rest of the nation in maintaining the environment clean and healthy on October 3. Around 20 club members with the assistance of the Council filled up the potholes and cleaned the garbage in their colony. “The Railway Bazaar like many other colonies in the city are living in a pathetic condition with no proper drainage system, dumping garbage and other amenities to keep the colony hygienic,” stated a press release issued by Peace Club. “The pathetic roads condition T. Husie Kuotsu, ACF, Department of Forest along with participants at the conclusion of the inaugural function held on Oc- with several life size potholes pose dangers to pedestrian tober 3 at Mezoma village. and vehicles plying in the areas,” it added.

MeZOMa, OctOber graced by T. Husie Kuotsu, generation to enrich/pro- pants to avail maximum advantage from the work- PRN appeals to Naga Mothers Association 4 (Mexn): The inaugural ACF, Department of Forest, mote our culture.

He also said that “wom- shop. He expressed gratiprogramme for the five day Environment & Climate women skilled develop- Change, who is also one of en should have the skill to tude to the NEZCC Dima- DIMaPur, OctOber 4 (Mexn): The People's Repubment workshop was held the ‘Kikrakrü’ in the village. develop one’s own needs, pur for organizing this rear lic of Nagaland (PRN) has appealed to Naga Mothers AssoThe ACF called upon instead of asking for other’s activity in the village. on October 3 at Mezoma ciation and its units to be more concern of the “flesh trade Altogether 33 partici- and prostitution widely and openly run in around Dimapur village. The workshop is the participants to maintain clothes during special occabeing organized by North one’s identity through pres- sions. He felt that there is a pants are undergoing the district with the help of local people.” The PRN in a press reEast Zone Cultural Centre ervation of culture and tra- great need to organize simi- workshop. The program lease issued by its Ministry of Information & Publicity stated (NEZCC) Dimapur, Minis- ditions. He expressed con- lar event for the men folk was chaired by Rajuselie that “PRN is seriously concerned for our next generation try of Culture Government cern on practice of transfer also which will go a long way Lhousa, chairman Cul- andappeal to responsible leaders to be aware and save our ture guard, invocation people and its land from human destruction.” It further diof India, in association with of aged-old items beyond in preservation of culture.

The village council prayer by Rüülhoukho Kh- rected to the “commands” within district of Dimapur to note Cultureguard. The work- the village and highlighted shop will conclude on Fri- the need to develop ideas chairman Thepfükuolie awakhrie, vote of thanks the “area, person's name, building, owners/managers etc.” and combine with the stan- also spoke in the occasion pronounced by Kuosevo The PRN appeals to “all right thinking citizens to join hands day (7-10-2016).

The programme was dard passed down to our and appealed the partici- Casavi, senior artiste. to flush out prostitution from Nagaland.”

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No paramilitary forces pulled out for TNL President meets Rijiju Trade with Myanmar via deployment elsewhere: Tripura Police and MHA Jt Secretary Manipur remains suspended

Imphal, OctOber 4 (IaNS): The border trade between India and Myanmar through the international gate in Manipur has remained suspended since Monday afternoon, officials said on Tuesday.

Indian officials told IANS that the halt in trade through the international gate connecting Manipur and Namphalong (Myanmar) at Moreh could be the result of an attack on a suspected Indian insurgent on the Myanmar side of the border on Sunday.

A police officer confirmed that there was no official closure of business

from the Indian side.

"We contacted the Myanmarese officials to ascertain the reasons for the closure of Namphalong Gate, but they refused to say anything about it," he added.

On Sunday afternoon, five armed persons attacked a man, believed to be an Indian insurgent, at Namphalong. The seriously injured person was taken away to an undisclosed location.

In another incident on Sunday night, a powerful bomb was detonated near boundary pillar No.79, barely 40 metres away from

Muslim Nagar locality here.

Although nobody was injured, it caused panic among the villagers. Most of the unnerved villagers fled to safer areas fearing follow-up encounters.

Sources said the Myanmarese officials feel that some of the trouble-makers may sneak into their territory masquerading as traders or tourists.

Police at Moreh said that so far, nobody has been arrested in connection with these violent incidents.

Almost all the traders returned empty handed to Imphal on Tuesday and nearly 50 hotels at Moreh

were now without any customers.

Besides, a serpentine queue of loaded trucks could be seen along the Trans-Asian Highway No.102.

Some traders returning to Imphal said: "Indications are that the international gate will be reopened by the Myanmarese authorities only after security has been beefed up to check further violence."

As a fallout of the trade halt, there is a steep increase in the prices of foreign goods sold in different parts of the northeastern region.

agartala, OctOber 4 (IaNS): The Tripura Police on Tuesday denied media reports that a large number of paramilitary forces were withdrawn from the north-eastern state for deployment on the western borders of India.

Even though no security threat prevails at present on the India-Bangladesh borders in Tripura, paramilitary forces have been directed to maintain strict vigil, state Director General of Police K. Nagaraj told the media here.

"We have asked the BSF (Border Security Force) and other central paramilitary forces to maintain strict vigil on the IndiaBangladesh borders and adjoining villages," he said.

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Unnatural death cases rising in Mizoram Newmai News Network Aizawl | October 4

At least 176 people died of unnatural death during January to August this year in Mizoram, out of which suicide cases registered the highest. Police record revealed that 62 people committed suicide in 8 months during January to August, which means 35 percent of the total unnatural death. During the same period, 23 people died of road accidents and 15 died due to over dose or misuse of drugs while 17 people died due to drowning, and 59 people died due to several reasons. In January there were 22 people who died of unnatural death, 17 in February, 21 in March, 26 in April, 31 in May, 20 in June, 17 in July and 22 in August. Police record also said that the highest number of suicide case was caused by depression followed A forest official puts a "tilak" on the forehead of a mahout before the start of an elephant safari at Kaziranga National by love affairs.

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Hmar peace talks Arson attack at Manipur University to be held today Newmai News Network

Newmai News Network Aizawl | October 4

Hmar leaders both from Mizoram and Manipur sans the Hmar People Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) have arrived in Aizawl this evening to hold the second round of peace talks with the Mizoram Government.

The peace talks will be held on tomorrow (October 5) at the Guest House in Aizawl from 10 am.

Sources said the Hmar leaders, upon arrival in Aizawl, discussed "things" with HPC-D military leader Lalropuia Famhoite and other HPC-D "officials" lodged at the Central Jail in the Mizoram capital.

The HPC (D) has been demanding a separate Autonomous District Council in the north eastern part of Mizoram under the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India and has been indulging in violent activities to press their demands from across the Manipur border.

Talking to Newmai News Network in Aizawl this evening, former Hmar Inpui president Dr John Pulamte said that this time

they will hold the peace talks with the Mizoram Government without the HPC-D leaders.

Other leaders in the Hmar delegation are church leader Lalthalien, human rights activists David Buhril and Thanglianchhunga, Hmar Students’ Association Assembly Speaker Lalthlamuana Hmar and former Sinlung Hills Development Council chairman Lalmalsawma Darngawn.

It can be recalled here that during the peace talks held on August 10, 216, the Hmar delegation had reiterated their demand for the creation of a separate Autonomous District Council in the Hmar inhabited area in north Mizoram adjoining Manipur under the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India.

The peace talks between Mizoram government and HPC (D) was resumed on August 10, three years after a stalemate in 2013. The last talks held in 2013 had fizzled out due to disagreement over the period of extension of Suspension of Operation (SoO).

Imphal | October 4

Miscreants torched a recreation hall, a fast food restaurant and three DTP centres inside the Manipur University (MU), Canchipur campus in the outskirt of Imphal.

The incident took place around 10 pm Monday.

Fire Brigade helped in dousing the blaze.

Following the “arson attack” all departments of the varsity were shut. A large number of police personnel have been deployed and remained alert inside the Manipur University

campus to thwart further "vandalism attempt."

It can be recalled here that the varsity witnessed protest by the Manipur University Tribal Students’ Union (MUTSU) inside the campus over reservation imbroglio on Monday. At the same time, the Manipur University Entrance Examination Demand Committee (MU-EEDC) also staged demonstration in the campus.

The protests took place amidst a crucial meeting of the Manipur University Academic Council. MUTSU has demanded 31 percent reservation for Sched-

uled Tribes (ST) students in the varsity as per the Act passed by the Parliament upholding the UGC norms.

On the other hand, the Manipur University Entrance Examination Demand Committee said the Manipur University authority should not allow further delay of the admission process.

It said the UGC norms should be followed by the authority of the varsity with regard to reservation seats and asked the Vice Chancellor to resign from the post for his “inability” to tackle the deadlock.

NSCN (IM) responds to UCM DImapUr, OctOber 4 (mexN): The NSCN (IM) today responded to a recent statement by the United Committee Manipur (UCM). The NSCN (IM) said that the Indo-Naga ceasefire is a bilateral ceasefire agreed upon between the Government of India (GoI) and the NSCN (IM). “The so called Manipur State being part of India, you are also part of India whether you like it or not. The issue is between India and Nagas,” said the press note issued by the MIP of the NSCN (IM).

It termed the UCM’s statement as unfortunate and stated that the UCM “is reacting and intimidating public uprising against the release of three NSCN cadres

detained by the 35th Assam Rifle at Senapati on 28th September 2016.”

The NSCN (IM) claimed that the three cadres were “detained under wild allegations and were released as they were proved innocent who did not commit any crime at all.”

“It is irony that UCM, which always voices against the removal of Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) from the so called Manipur State, on the one hand totally oppose the ceasefire between NSCN and GoI thereby propagating continuous killing and shooting between the NSCN and the Indian Army. What logic is it?” it questioned.

Tripura businessmen aiming to cash in Durga puja to earn their fortunes

aralIa, OctOber 4 (aNI): With Durga Puja--celebrated as Navaratri in some parts of the country---around the corner, people are gearing up for the nine-day celebrations.

But in Tripura, the festival acts as a gateway to make fortunes for businessmen.

One such business that makes profit during the festival is the age old cottage industry of making of garlands and decorative items, which are used for adorning the idols as well as pandals (make shift temples) that creates a colourful atmosphere all around.

Narayan Rudra Paul, a resident of Aralia area in

Agartala, is one such businessman who is trying to cash in on the festival.

Around twenty years back, Narayan started this business in an 'unorganised' manner, but at present it is picking up and growing fast.

Paul has not only his engaged family members in his business but has also shown the path to many others. In fact today, he is an inspiration to many in this little landlocked state.

His works are highly appreciated by the people and there is a huge demand for his products throughout the state.

Narayan states that has also employed sev-

A senior Home Department official said the Home Ministry had directed all north-eastern states to ensure strict vigil in the region, which shares borders with China, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Bhutan.

"Both central and state intelligence networks have been further strengthened to monitor situation in all eight north-eastern states. Senior security officials were asked to review the situation regularly," the official added. Nagaraj said additional security arrangements have been made for the Durga Puja festival beginning from Friday, including deployment of over 7,500 security personnel.

eral women in his neighbourhood who want earn enough to cover their children's education expenses.

"We make garlands, decoration and marriage items. Around 15 employees are engaged here and the demand of our products increases during the festival season. Few local women in our village also work for an extra income which helps in their children's education," Narayan Rudra Paul said.

"We earn by making garlands and also use the money for educating our children. During the festival season the earning is more and work load is also more so have to come little

early after completion of the household chores.

We earn around Rs 5000 a month," Jharna Saha, an employee said.

Throughout the year they wait for the festival to arrive as huge demand is seen during this season.

This has not only helped the business flourish in the state but has helped artisans to fetch more money for their raw materials. Despite of high raw material cost, the artisans' states, they still make good business as it's the festival time and there is huge demand for their products.

The workers have huge work pressure as there is lack of skilled workers, so

they have to work day and night to complete the orders on time.

This year the demand for the decorative items has increased than the previous year in state. As there has been an increase in the number of performing pujas (prayers) given the state was once under militant threats However, shortage of skilled workers remains the biggest hurdle in their business.

The artisans are of the view that if they get some financial help from the government in the form of loans then their business would flourish by several folds.

NeW DelhI, OctOber 4 (ptI): The government has asked former Lok Sabha speaker P A Sangma's family to vacate the 34, APJ Abdul Kalam Road bungalow, which may become the new address of President Pranab Mukherjee after his tenure gets over in July next year, indicating that he may not get a second term in office.

Currently, Sangma's son Conrad, who is Lok Sabha lawmaker from Tura in Meghalaya, is occupying the type-VIII Bungalow.

The Urban Development Ministry has requested him to vacate the house since the first time lawmakers are not entitled to a type-VIII bungalow, the highest category of government accommodation, a source in the department said. These accommodations in the Lutyens Bungalow Zone are the most sought after.

At the same time, the source said President's Secretariat had also requested the Urban Development Ministry to look for a suitable accommodation for President Mukherjee, whose term expires in July next year. The officials of the President's Secretariat were shown the bungalow on APJ Abdul Kalam Road and they are agreeable to it becoming President Mukherjee's new home after he demits office, the source said. The President had defeated Sangma, who passed away in March this year aged 68, to become the 13th President of India.

A retired President is entitled to rent-free accommodation anywhere in India with free water and electricity for the remainder of his/her life as per the President's Pension Rules, 1962.

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DImapUr, OctOber 4 (reUterS): Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) President, Weapon Zimik met Minister of State for Home (MoS) Kiren Rijiju on Monday to seek his assistance to construct a marketing complex-cuminternational guest house at the heart of the Ukhrul town at Wino Bazar.

A press note from the TNL said that the idea of this project is to create opportunity for the local youth entrepreneurs and to promote indigenous products in the market. The international guest house will aim at providing subsidized accommodation for those villages living at the far flung international border villages on both sides of the territories (India and Burma). Further, the guest house will house villages’ heads and representatives who come to Ukhrul Town for various village welfare related work. The Minister has reportedly given verbal assurance to provide all necessary assistance to materialize the proposed project and advice to work in collaboration with the district representatives.

Later in the afternoon,

the TNL President met Joint Secretary Satyendra Garg, Ministry of Home Affairs (NE Affairs) to highlight him the concerns of the hill people of the Manipur State, including the ongoing movement that started after the passage of three controversial Bills last year. The TNL President opined that the root cause of various problems in the State lies in the undemocratic structure of the State Assembly.

He questioned the moral political right of conducting election in Manipur State without conducting Assembly constituencies’ delimitation exercise. Unless, the Assembly is democratized how any bill passed in the Assembly can be said to be ethical and can claimed to be democratic, the President questioned.

Garg on his part accepted the deep divide between the hill and valley people.

The Secretary mentioned that much of the solution to the existing problems will lie on the future settlement between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM).

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Economic impact of India-Pakistan tensions will be marginal: Arun Jaitley TORONTO, OcTObeR 4 (PTI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has expressed confidence that any economic impact arising from recent tensions with Pakistan and incidents like the surgical strikes undertaken

by Indian Special Forces will be “extremely marginal”.

Addressing a gathering at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, Jaitley said that any impact that had been felt on the markets and the rupee had been “temporary”, and that foreign direct investment into India “continues to increase”.

“Even recently, when the news came that India had made certain surgical strikes at the launch pads where the terrorists used to cross into Indian boundaries, there was obviously a certain amount of speculation as far as the markets were concerned.

The impact was not what it would have been years ago,” he said. Economic

impact arising from recent Minister as he invited Catensions will be “extremely nadian investment in India’s infrastructure sector. marginal”, he said.

“Both countries are The India-Canada committed to strengthen relationship economic ties as there is a On the India-Canada positive environment. Nerelationship front, the two gotiators from both councountries were committed tries will meet soon to reto deepen the economic solve sticking points,” he and financial relationship said. and enhance strategic partJaitley on Monday met nership, said the Finance his Canadian counterpart

Bill Morneau and Canada’s International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland and reviewed progress in India Canada relationship including proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and Foreign Investment and Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA).

“Both countries are very keen to finalise both

tant that Canada continues to engage with the world to create more opportunities and prosperity for the middle class.”

the proposed agreements,” Jaitley said. He said that the two countries have also agreed to enhance strategic partnership.

The minister also held a series of meetings with Canadian pension funds, bankers, financial sector companies. “Foreign Direct Investment by Canadian Investors was about 12 billion dollar in India in the past 24 months. This does not include portfolio investment by Canadian investors,” he said.

“India has a good story to tell and is moving much faster than rest of the world.

The likely return on investments in India is much higher and the risk is much less than other nations,” he said.

Canadian Finance Minister Morneau in a statement said: “I am pleased to build on Canada’s longstanding relationship with India by exploring ways to deepen our economic and financial ties. It is impor-

Annual Meetings The 2 ministers will travel to the US later this week to attend the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group as well as a G20 meeting.

As co-chairs of the working group responsible for G20 growth strategies, both ministers are expected to highlight the importance of seizing the opportunity to invest in people and infrastructure to build a strong and prosperous global economy.

Canada and India have longstanding bilateral relations, built upon shared traditions of democracy, pluralism and strong interpersonal connections with an Indian diaspora of more than 1 million in Canada, Morneau said.

Maruti sells over one lakh Balenos in domestic market New DelhI, OcTObeR 4 (PTI): Several high-end features and technologies in the Baleno hatch, like the Apple CarPlay, have attracted young customers, Maruti’s R S Kalsi said. Country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said its premium hatchback Baleno has crossed one lakh cumulative sales milestone in the domestic market in less than one year of its launch.

The auto major had launched Baleno in India on October 26 last year. Besides domestic sales, the company has shipped out 33,800 units of the car to various markets across the globe, including Japan and Europe.

“Baleno is one of the big success stories of the Indian auto industry. Baleno carries our new design philosophy and is equipped with several high-end features and technologies like Apple CarPlay that have attracted young customers,” MSI Executive Director Marketing & Sales R S Kalsi said in a statement.

The company’s engineers have ensured that built on an innovative new platform, Baleno offers superior ride and handling, besides best-in-class fuel efficiency, he added. “Safety features like dual airbags and ABS with EBD are standard in Baleno -- another first for this segment. It is truly a symbol of Make-in-India,” Kalsi said.

Besides the one lakh Baleno cars that are sold, many customers have placed orders for the car and will receive delivery in the next few months.

“We have optimised our production so that we can deliver their cars in the committed timeframe while ensuring the highest levels of quality,” Kalsi said.

Baleno is exclusively manufactured in India. It is the first car from the MSI stable to be exported from India to Japan. Apart from Japan, the vehicle is being exported to Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Latin America. Maruti has plans to export the car to 100 international markets.

Indian GDP growth to remain Toyota to launch all-new Fortuner on Nov 7 DelhI, OcTObeR 4 automatic and manual gear- cents for the three slat chrome robust at 7.6%: World Bank New (FINANcIAl exPReSS): boxes along with a shift-on-the- grille lend a premium feel to

wAShINgTON, OcTObeR 4 (IANS): Ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s first monetary policy review to be decided by a committee later on Tuesday, the World Bank has said India’s GDP growth will remain robust at 7.6% in 2016 and 7.7% in 2017. “In India, GDP growth will remain strong at 7.6% in 2016 and 7.7% in 2017, supported by expectations of a rebound in agriculture, civil service pay reforms supporting consumption, increasingly positive contributions from exports and a recovery of private investment in the medium term,” the multilateral lender said in its latest report on South Asia Economic Focus released here on Monday.

“However, India faces the challenge of further accelerating the responsiveness of poverty reduction to growth, promoting inclusion, and extending gains to a broader range of human development outcomes related to health, nutrition, education and gender,” the report said.

According to the World Bank,

Indian economic growth remained robust, which is expected to support continued poverty reduction, as in the past.The central government has set the target of April 1, 2017, for implementing the GST for a thorough overhaul of the Indian indirect tax regime. “Optimism on the growth front needs to be balanced with caution when translating to broad-based poverty reduction. Despite the recent success in poverty reduction, gains have been uneven, with greater progress in states and social groups that were already better-off,” the report said.

“India faces the challenge of further accelerating the responsiveness of poverty reduction to growth, enforcing inclusion of presently excluded groups (such as, women and scheduled tribes), and extending gains to a broader range of human development outcomes related to health, nutrition, education and gender, where the country continues to rank poorly,” it added.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motors is all set to debut the 2017 Fortuner in India on 7th November 2016. The current generation Fortuner has garnered a huge fan following and the same is expected from the upcoming model. The new model has a host of new gizmos and a number of engine as well as gearbox options that make this SUV, all the more desirable.

Powertrain options for the new Fortuner include two new Toyota GD series diesel engines and a petrol option as well.

All the units are the same that have been seen in the recently introduced Innova Crysta. The 2.4 L diesel generates 146hp of max power and 400Nm of peak torque, while the 2.8 L mill will produce 173hp and 450Nm. The petrol motor will be a 2.7 L that will churn out a good 160hp and 245Nm. All engines are expected to come with options of

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New DelhI, OcTObeR 4 (IANS): Extending its range of wireless headphones, Sony on Tuesday launched MDR1000X, a noise cancelling headphone that comes with “Personal NC Optimiser” function and “Quick Attention” mode. The Rs 30,990 device houses 40mm driver, has frequency response of 4Hz-40,000Hz, touch-enabled volume controls and has Bluetooth and Near Field Communication (NFC) features, the company said in a statement.

The “Personal NC Optimiser” analyses the shape of your head and how you wear the headphones to ensure you have a tailor made experience every time you listen to your favourite track. The “Quick Attention” mode lets you place the palm of your hand to the outside of the headphone ear cup to have a conversation with someone, without taking the headset off. The headphones comes with the DSEE HX technology built-in to upscale compressed music from any source to near High-Resolution Audio sound quality, even in wireless mode.

SpiceJet launches festival sale with domestic tickets starting at Rs 888 MuMbAI, OcTObeR 4 (DNA): Low-budget carrier SpiceJet has launched its festive sale, with domestic flight tickets starting at Rs 888 and international starting at Rs 3,699 a ticket. The sale went underway on Tuesday and will go on till October 7 midnight, with travel period from November 8, 2016 till April 13, 2017. SpiceJet said: “Ushering the festive spirit and commemorating the festival of lights, SpiceJet, today announced its special Great Festival Sale.”

The sale offers all-inclusive one-way fares for both, domestic and international flights. The offer is only applicable on direct flights. A closer look at the terms and conditions of the offer tells you that the sale prices are available only for “new and existing paid SpiceClub members”. SpiceJet also asks you to register wtih the SpiceClub and book a flight ticket during the sale. For joining its club, SpiceJet is also offering an additional gift voucher worth Rs 500.

WhatsApp introduces new camera features SAN FRANcIScO, OcTObeR 4 (IANS): Instant mobile messaging app WhatsApp on Tuesday introduced new ways to customise and enhance the photos and videos you share with friends and family around the world. With WhatsApp’s new camera features, people can now write or draw on photos and videos as well as add emojis to express themselves. “Now, when you capture a new photo or video or share one which is already on your phone, you will automatically see the new editing tools,” WhatsApp said in a post. WhatsApp has also added a convenient zooming feature for recording videos. Just slide your finger up and down to zoom in and out and supports the front-facing flash. The new camera features will roll out on Android phones starting Tuesday and on Apple iPhones soon.

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Wednesday 05•10•2016

NAGALAND

DAN Govt has lost political accountability, says NPCC Dimapur, OctOber 4 (mexN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has stated that the DAN Government in Nagaland state “has lost political accountability”.

The NPCC at its General Session held on September 28 appealed all likeminded citizens to join hands and work together “for removal of corrupt NPF-BJP government”.

A copy of a resolution submitted by the Executive Committee at the session, which was released to the media, outlined the NPCC’s resolve to deliver the commitments as enshrined in its roadmap

“both in letter and spirit to provide corruption free governance”.

Lashing out at the DAN, the NPCC maintained that the State Assembly under the present dispensation has lost the freedom to question and discuss. “It assembles for 15 minutes to fulfill Constitutional requirements to enable them to withdraw public funds” and “We are experiencing an opposition-less government with absolute power to absolutely corrupt.”

While terming the NPFBJP alliance as “inappropriate”, the NPCC stated that the NPF allying with a political party with “open

agenda of Hinduism” is “a challenge to Christian faith”. “They are sacrificing even their faith in favour of lust for money,” the NPCC maintained.

On governance and law and order, it stated that the government in ruling has failed to respond to the distress call of the people. Referring to the conflicts in Tuensang and Kiphire districts, it stated that several lives have been lost, properties damaged and thousands displaced.

“People have no protection and there is no safety and security under DAN government who have never been able to make

any decisions,” the NPCC stated adding that the government completely failed to anticipate the situation and take control of law and order situation. “The innocent victims are yet to be compensated and rehabilitated.”

Further claiming that the state budget of Rs. 14,000 crores “vanishes in thin air”, the NPCC alleged that “all CSS funds are misappropriated without even trickling down”.

In July 2016, MGNREGA funds to the tune of Rs. 470 crores were released, which should have enabled payment for about 70 day’s wages, NPCC stat-

ed. “However, these funds have been snatched from the hands of helpless villagers,” it claimed and cited allegations of MLAs pocketing Rs. 1 crore each. In this matter, the NPCC informed that it has submitted a memorandum to the Governor to appoint an impartial Commission headed by retired a High Court judge. The Governor has issued a statement against corruption but has not acted on our memorandum, the NPCC added.

On the conditions of roads, power and water supply, the NPCC insisted that “development has come to halt”, while other

states are moving ahead.

“Backdoor appointments” continue while the government cannot pay salaries.

“Power has truly gone into the hands of opportunists, political turncoats and leaders without any concern for people’s welfare,” it maintained.

Arguing that the DAN government has no vision, the NPCC concluded that the main obstacle to peace and development is the NPF led DAN government.

“They have sweet tongues but have no vision,” the NPCC stated and predicted the fall of the DAN government before the 2018 elections.

Guv greets Pochury, Khiamniungan Commercial vehicles stay off roads

KOhima, OctOber 4 (mexN): Nagaland Governor PB Acharya has extended his warm greetings to the Pochury Community on the occasion of Yemshe Festival, and the Khiamniungan Community on the occasion of Tsokum Festival. The two festivals are celebrated post harvest by the Pochury and Khiamniungan communities.

Greeting the two communities, the Governor called for focusing on more welfare project/schemes for the welfare of farmers by

reaching out to them and motivating them to take up Central Government Welfare Projects.

The Governor stated that Nagaland is a state where most of the rural population are dependent on agriculture and called for initiative to be taken up for development of irrigation infrastructure, rainwater harvesting and Solar Energy for agricultural activities.

Towards this end, he urged NGOs, Hohos, social organisations, church leaders, and student and

youth organisations to be the nodal agents in reaching out to the kisans and involving them in welfare projects. “Much of the welfare project are not known to the kisan. The youths and various organisation groups have a duty to reach them,” the Governor stated.

“May this festival bring peace, unity and wellness to each and every household,” the Governor’s message read. “Let the festive period be a blessing and also promote the spirit of love and forgiveness.”

pheK, OctOber 4 (mexN): The Sohonumi Clan, Phek has strongly condemned the alleged “inhuman” rape of a 14year old minor housemaid by one Surhoseyi (Kuvethi) Keyho during the middle part of August last at the residence of K. Soho in Bethany-I colony, Phek Town.

A condemnation note

jointly appended by Clan Chairman Kuveluta Soho and General Secretary Kuzhovesa Soho, alleged that the rapist had “on several occasions” repeatedly raped the minor. Terming the “ugly act” as “shameless” and “beyond human tolerance”, the Clan expressed its strong resentment and further urged the competent authority to

award befitting punishment as per the law of the land.

Asserting that the rapist deserves “stringent punishment”, the Clan urged the concerned authority not to give bail to the rapist. It further warned that anybody intervening in bailing out the rapist shall be held responsible for any untoward consequence.

Dimapur, OctOber 4 (mexN): The Co-Ordination Committee on Fuel Adulteration (CCoFA) today appreciated the ANTA units, particularly ANTA (Dimapur), Dimapur District Truck Drivers’ Welfare Trade Union (DDTDWTU), Dimapur District Truck Owners’ Association (DDTOA), and the Pickup associations/unions for voicing solidarity with the 10th September public resolution demanding CBI

enquiry into the inter-state fuel adulteration mess.

The CCoFA, in a press statement said all the ANTA units in the different districts co-operated thereby ensuring that no taxis plied in the state- virtually making it an All-Nagaland chakka bandh.

“That the commercial vehicles chose to voluntarily stay off the road, incurring heavy losses in the process, was a sacrifice for a cause and an indication

that the common citizens had had enough of all the wanton corruption in the state,” it stated.

The CCoFA informed that the state government has the authority and the power to institute a CBI enquiry into the adulteration issue. “And yet, if the CCoFA is forced to implement highway bandh in the state as per the 10th September public resolution, the government is to be squarely blamed,” it added.

DNSU expresses support for CBI Rape of minor condemned enquiry on fuel adulteration issue

Aggrieved Yimchunger D.El.Ed trainees appeal Kiphire, OctOber 4 (mexN): The aggrieved Yimchunger students undergoing 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) for in-service untrained Teachers Nagaland have submitted a petition to the Regional Director, National Institute of Open Schooling, Guwahati, Assam requesting for change of examination centre.

Citing reasons for the

petition, R Wongchum Yim, on behalf of 20 displaced trainees stated in the appeal note that the unfortunate incident of February 7 led to the displacement of Yimchunger students pursuing D.EL. ED at Kiphire study centre. “The earlier request to the Regional Director to approve the Pungro exam centre though his office had already given an assurance verbally yet

no such intimation letters receive so far,” stated the petition.

The petition addressed to the Regional Director through the Coordinator Kiphire study centre urged the authority to “look into the matter and do the needful at the earliest.”

The petition reminded that the application for the same has been delivered to the Regional Director’s office “in person” twice.

Dimapur, OctOber 4 (mexN): Expressing resentment towards the Government of Nagaland for turning a “deaf ear” to the public and civil societies, the Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) today stated that it “firmly stands and supports” the call for immediate CBI enquiry in the fuel adulteration issue. A press release from the DNSU informing this

maintained that the demand for CBI enquiry is in “the interest of the public”. A Coordinating Committee on Fuel Adulteration – comprising representatives from several civil societies – had in September last served a 15 day ultimatum to the Nagaland State Government to bring in the CBI for thorough investigation on the fuel adulteration issue.

Peren Dist Arms License holders informed

pereN, OctOber 4 (mexN): All Arms License holders of Peren District are informed that the Ministry of Home Affairs has launched the National Database of Arms License (NDAL) – an online portal for arms license.

Peren Deputy Commissioner, Zarenthung Ezung in a press release informed that the data is required to be fed online each time a license is issued or renewed. The system generates a Unique Identification Number (UIN) for

each license holder which would be subsequently pasted on the license and in office record. The target date for completion of the exercise has been extended to March 31.

Therefore, the Arm license holders of the District issued and registered by the undersigned Office are requested to follow up as directed: • Arms license holders who have not renewed are directed to renew and update it before the last date.

• Those who have re-

newed and have not submitted for sticker paste is directed to deposit the license to the office for the same.

• Those who have deposited and have not collected are directed to come along with two passport photos of the license holders. Failing to comply with the directives, the no complaints or queries will be entertained after the last date and the license shall stand invalid as per the implementation of NDAL.

On World Animal Day, Gov Mass cleanliness drive in Mokokchung town on Oct 7 Oc- District Level Review and Gate, Police Point and Old and banner. Attendance of calls for wildlife preservation mOKOKchuNg, tOber 4 (Dipr): A Monitoring Committee, Town Hall/Vegetable Mar- employees will be strictly KOhima, OctOber 4 (mexN): Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya, today in a message on World Animal Day, called for “advocacy, education, unity, involvement, and the raising of awareness for all of the animal issues that exist throughout the world.”

A press note from the Governor pointed out that the objective of World Animal Day is to celebrate animal life in all its forms, celebrate humankind’s relationship with the animal kingdom, acknowledge the diverse roles that animals play in our lives – from being our companions, supporting and helping us, to bringing a sense of wonder into our lives, and acknowledge and be thankful for the way in which animals enrich our lives.

“Though our state Nagaland is blessed with rich habitats for animal kingdom, every day our natural resources are being misused, our forests are being destroyed randomly, and habitats are being fragmented for roadways, illegal wildlife trade and poaching are wiping out entire populations of animals and birds,” the Governor lamented.

He further pointed out

that the Blyth's Tragopan, the state bird, is hardly seen in the wild anymore and is on the verge of extinction.

The Mithun which is a State animal is also seen only in a few breeding places.

The Governor stated that through increased awareness and education and the concerted efforts of all, “we can create a world where animals are always recognised as sentient beings and full regard is paid to their welfare.” “It’s our responsibility to help protect them so that their future generations can grow and thrive, and, in turn, our future generations can be blessed with the joy of sharing their lives with them too,” he added.

“Disturbing nature is inviting national calamity like floods, landslide, change of river course, erosion, change of climate etc. Let us live & let live our birds, animals for our happiness & safe life,” the Governor stated.

He further appealed to all stake holders, the government, NGOs, village councils, student bodies, civil societies etc. to come together to preserve the birds and animal and its natural habitat from extinction.

mass social work and an awareness programme on Swachh Bharat Mission involving all government employees will be conducted on October 7 in Mokokchung town. Mass social work in six select public places in the town will be conducted from 6:00 to 8:00 am with an awareness programme at Imlong place where Deputy Commissioner & Chairman,

(DLRMC) Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel, and Brand Ambassador, SBM, Mokokchung, Supongmeren, will address the gathering. The programme will be chaired by R. Daniel Angami, EAC, HQ. On the occasion, major cleanliness drive will be carried out in MMC Shopping Complex, Hospital Area/Parking lot, Salangtem Market, Sewak

ket. Work distribution has been made to ensure that all the employees from various departments are evenly engaged in all the six public places. All controlling Officers were directed to instruct their respective employees to come with spades, shovels, daos etc. PHE, RD and Urban Development will co-sponsor the requirements of broom, juice,

taken.

The staff of MMC and Imkongliba Memorial Hospital has also been informed to participate in the social work in their respective premises. Meanwhile the MMC has informed all the shopkeepers to clean their shop location on the occasion. Detailed work distribution will be announced at the awareness programme.

AYO ‘moment of solidarity to enable our environment’

KOhima, OctOber 4 (mexN): Angami Youth Organization (AYO) is calling for “a moment of solidarity to enable our environment” on October 5, wherein it is asking vehicles to remain off the roads and business to power down their machines within Kohima jurisdiction from 6:00am to 6:00pm.

The AYO in a press note informed that this initiative has been called to impress upon the present generation for an attitudinal and behavioural change towards nature and the environment.

In exercise of this, AYO has appealed all vehicles

to remain off the road for the day; all mills/ crushers/ print/ fabricating houses/ workshops/ cafes/ constructing agents using planners and other power driven equipments, etc. to down/ cease their power driven machinery/ activity for the day; minimal and judicious usage of power on home appliances such as TVs/ refrigerators/ PCs, etc; and all vehicle owners/ drivers to cease engines even at home or garage.

The scheduled date is not a bandh, no restriction on human movement and activities will be imposed under any manner, except on the engagement and us-

age of the above highlighted mediums. The AYO has asked all government offices/ corporate houses/ establishments, etc, to maintain mandatory attendance on the day.

“It is also expected that business establishments, institutions, offices, schools, etc, will remain open and fully functional similar with all other working days,” it added.

The AYO asked citizens, to “walk to work, do a work with human driven energy, feel a day with nature – a day without dependence on fossil fuel energy related life, to take a walk for a healthy and

better life, a day to enable our environment to recoup its vitality for human sustenance.”

Meanwhile, it informed that the following are being exempted within the purview of the call: district administration/ police/ paramilitary forces on duty; first responders of the district (Media persons, doctors and nurses, fire services, etc); people on emergency and on important engagements; schools/ students/ faculties on scheduled duty; people attending wedding, festivals and funerals; government officials, HODs/ AHODs and departmental buses.”

Meetings & AppointMents Pughoboto SDPDB meeting SDPDB Pughoboto meeting for the month of October will be held at ADC office at 11:00 am on October 6.

Clean Village Award Convenor & SDO (C) Namang Chang has further informed the Clean Pughoboto members that the tour for the remaining neighbouring villages will be done on the same day after the SDPDB meeting.

MEx FILE Intanki National Park refutes report on illegal logging, poaching Dimapur, OctOber 4 (mexN): Apropos the news items published in local newspapers in May 18 and 19, 2016 alleging illegal timber logging, encroachment and poaching inside the Intanki National Park, the Field Director of the Park has issued a rejoinder stating that allegations published in the Newspapers were thoroughly investigated into and were found to be incorrect and unsubstantiated by facts on the ground.

The Department has submitted comprehensive proposal for development of the Intanki National Park in line with other National Parks of the country, the Director stated and expressed commitment to protect the Park with active support of the local communities.

Motor rally on Oct 6 KOhima, OctOber 4 (Dipr): In commemoration of the “Wild Life Week”, a motorcycle and vehicle rally is being organized by Kohima and Dimapur Forest Division on October 6, which will be participated

by Nagaland Motor Cycle Club and Western Angami Students Organisation. The Motor rally will commence from Dimapur at 9:00 am and would culminate in Kohima around 1:00 pm. The rally aims to create awareness against hunting and sale of wildlife meat amongst the villages located along the National Highway-29. In this connection, Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor, IAS, has requested all stakeholders to cooperate with it.

EDSSU sticks to demand for recruitment through NPSC Dimapur, OctOber 4 (mexN): Reacting to the response by the Land Record and Survey (LR&S) department, the East Dimapur Sumi Students’ Union (EDSSU) has maintained that the department is going against the June 6, 2016 judgment of the Gauhati High Court. Alleging backdoor appointments in the LR&S department, the EDSSU had demanded that recruitment for the posts of Land Records and Survey Officers (LRSO) and Surveyors Grade-I be made through the NPSC. Warning the department against inviting contempt of court by regularization/extension of the mentioned posts, the union maintained that it will strive to the end and leave no stone unturned for justice.

NSCN (IM) recovers stolen bike WOKha, OctOber 4 (mexN): The NSCN (IM) Kyong Region in a press release has informed of the recovery of an unregistered stolen bike. According to a press release, the unregistered blue Bajaj Pulsar 180cc bike bearing Engine No. DJZCDK63808 and Chasis No. MD2A12D220CK63675 was recovered on October 4 in Wokha Town. In this regard, the NSCN (IM) Kyong region has informed the rightful owner to claim the said vehicle by producing original documents in the office of the Central Administrative Officer Kyong Region within 7 days.

For more information, one may contact 9612563041.

Rubber Board informs Dimapur, OctOber 4 (mexN): Rubber Board, regional office, Dimapur has informed that all rubber growers applied/availing subsidy have to submit their Aadhaar seeded bank account with photocopy of Aadhaar to the nearest field station or regional office of Rubber Board before October 20 as part of implementation of DBT Scheme. A press release from Deputy Rubber Production Commissioner stated that subsidy will be disbursed on getting Aadhaar seeded bank accounts only and requested all to co-operate.

DC Dimapur informs Dimapur, OctOber 4 (mexN): The Deputy Commissioner Dimapur has in a press release requested the following civil society organisations, NGOs to attend the RTI week celebration scheduled to be held on October 12, 12:00 noon at the Conference Hall, DC office: Childline, Naga Women Hoho, Naga Council Dimapur, DNSU Dimapur, Lions Club Dimapur, Rotary Club Dimapur, Dimapur District Concern Citizen’s Forum, GBs Federation, GBs Union Dimapur.

One arrested under NLTP KOhima, OctOber 4 (mexN): Kohima Police personnel from Tseminyu Police Station arrested one person for “possession and transportation of illicit liquor”. According to a press release from the PRO Kohima Police, 720 bottles of MC Rum were recovered from a vehicle parked alongside NH-2 during routine patrolling on Monday. The arrested individual was identified as Khiboto Assumi. During interrogation, the accused revealed that the consignment was being transported from Assam to be disposed off at Zunheboto, however his vehicle broke down on NH-2 under Tseminyu PS jurisdiction and was subsequently detected by the police on patrolling duty, the press release stated. In this connection, a regular case under the NLTP Act is registered against him at Tseminyu PS for further investigation.

YBBA Western Range Youth Fellowship held Dimapur, OctOber 4 (mexN): YBBA Western Range Youth Fellowship was held at Tokishe Baptist Borü from September 30 to October 2 with Wongtokiu, Principal, Kihoto Theological College as the main Speaker. A total of 330 delegates from 11 Western Churches took part in the three days event. Along with lively worship services, sports activities, short play competition and talent hunt were the highlights of the programme. This was stated in a press release issued by Youth Secretary YBBA Khalenmew Yimchunger.

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 274

By Dr. Asangba Tzüdir

Church and Intertribe Harmony

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he whole of Christendom invoke God’s Kingdom in pronouncing the Lord’s Prayer and this is the melting point of the believers of Christ in the quest for building God’s kingdom. The challenging question in this strain is building God’s kingdom within His standard and of coming together of communities as believers without any ‘borders.’

Currently, Naga society is marred by division and fragmentation of all sorts on various sinister lines, which has more than threatened the harmony and well-being of the society. The situation today has become more compelling that the Church should take a more pro-active role beyond invoking God’s Kingdom through the Lord’s Prayer. Or else, the Church will become a meaningless entity and the believer’s merely illusory beings if it does not address the issue that are crippling the ‘religio-moral’ fabric of our society. That, the Church today need to become a morally responsible Church in forging unity and harmony among the Churches and in so doing translate it among the various Naga tribes.

One is tempted to invoke the many Naga Churches today having its own tribe Churches and also the various denominational Churches besides other religious sects. The most critical aspect for the Naga Churches is to find ways for the Churches to come together. It is thereby desirous of the Church to work on building God’s kingdom within His standard keeping in mind that a reinterpretation and re-orientation of the whole notion of a Church especially based on the needs of the present situation where peace and harmony is left wanting.

Looking at the functioning of the present Naga Churches, it finds itself scheduled within the local activities running through the calendar year. Being enmeshed in its routine activities makes it more of a statistical Church than one that is driven by purpose and vision within the folds of larger communitarian values. This has largely made things difficult for the Churches to come together.

Often it is important to reflect on the Church as one that is built on the ideals of promoting peace and unity and thereby harmony but one question that finds reverberating back is whether the Church is really promoting peace and unity. The Churches today finds itself critiqued of being inclined towards material provincialism and subsequent loss of trust. This has happened because the Church has somehow failed to clearly envision the objectives and the need to evolve in tune with the pressing demands of the societal needs beyond petty Church politics.

Religious teachings are precious resources, the content of which should be productively engaged so that these resources are employed to generate values of love, peace, unity, harmony and togetherness in building a cohesive society. On another level, a reinterpretation and reorientation of the objectives of the Church is a much needed spectrum. As a case in point, the understanding of ‘mission’ is in dire need of a paradigm shift, that ‘loving ones neighbour’ still holds much primacy and concern over mission fields outside of the Church.

At this crucial juncture various missions based on ‘loving ones neighbour’ will definitely go a long way in bringing the Churches together and NBCC has a big role to play in bringing the Churches together albeit the ‘tribe’ fabric. Imagine NBCC organising a Nagaland Baptist Church Council Olympics and imagine a football match between youth directors XI and Pastors XI etc... and suddenly the notion of ‘tribes’ evaporates giving way to brothers and sisters in Christ. God would surely want to have His kingdom build upon brotherhood and sisterhood rather than on the lines of tribes. To this end, NBCC and the Churches in it need to collectively come up with innovative missions, which, with sustained efforts, will truly generate values that will bring peace and harmony among Nagas.

(Dr. Asangba Tzüdir is Editor of Heritage Publishing House.

He contributes a weekly guest editorial to the Morung Express.

Comments can be mailed to asangtz@gmail.com)

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M.R. Narayan Swamy IANS

An autopsy of India's messy democracy

t comes natural to India's elite to brag about the country's democratic system and its post-1991 economic status. In reality, Indian democracy is deeply flawed and heavily titled against the mass of the poor. Award winning journalist Josy Joseph wrote this book feeling anguished by the sheer scale of corruption in India, its dilapidated institutions and the deep immorality at the heart of its democracy. This is a fascinating study of an ugly India, a must read for those who care for the country and its future.

Book Review: A Feast of Vultures: The Hidden Business of Democracy in India Joseph, who Author: Josy Joseph; Publisher: HarperCollins has often faced Publishers India the wrath of the Pages: 231; Price: Rs 599 mighty after exposing them in his stories, doesn't mince words. The rules of the game in modern India are simple: use fake promoters, accept bribes, commission murders, intimidate media, manipulate courts and grab power. There is only one rule: don't get caught, please.

So how robust is Indian democracy? Are the periodic elections improving the lot of the poor, the country's overwhelming majority? Have its institutions matured over the decades? Why do other institutions not take on the duplicity of the political class often enough? Is there a grand conspiracy to subvert the republic?

Joseph goes to answer the questions with cold-blooded facts that do not bring glory to the Indian political system. And he doesn't hesitate to come to the unfortunate conclusion that for a vast majority of Indians, their country is not much of a republic and even less of a democracy. Except for a small number of privileged residents in its cities, most Indians, those living in the country's 638,000 villages, have not really enjoyed the economic boom of the rising global power. This is a crisis privileged Indians love not to acknowledge.

Joseph speaks about India's super rich who sustain many political parties by pumping them with black money but do not figure in the list of their donors. The most powerful middlemen sometimes decide the very fate of Indian democracy.

One such character boasted to the author how he "managed the high priests of India's judiciary and politics". At the highest echelons of decision-making, "it is hard to figure out who is a mere middleman and who is a mere industrialist".

Joseph doesn't spare Prime Minister Narendra Modi. There is no credible evidence thus far that Modi is working to bring back to India black money stashed abroad by the filthy rich Indians. And for all its anti-corruption rhetoric, the Modi government has been conspicuously silent about a CBI chief who was hugely controversial and now leads a peaceful retired life.

Is the future looking bleak for India and Indians, then? No, there is a change coming, Joseph says, but only in the long-term -- by when all of us will be dead. "In the short term, too many Indians live without hope in a crony capitalist state. This monopoly of the few over the resources and will of the state must end."

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Development as Human Right: An Unfulfilled Promise to Billions

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s the United Nations commemorated the 30th anniversary of the “Right to Development”, the Group of 77 (G77) and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) expressed strong collective support for one of the basic human rights described as a key element in the implementation of the UN’s post-2015 development agenda.

“Development as a human right is still an unfulfilled promise for billions of people,” said a joint statement issued September 22 by two of the largest economic and political groupings at the United Nations.

The 133-member G77 (joined by China) and the 120-member NAM said 30 years ago, “we recognized the human person as the central subject of the development process and therefore development policy should make the human being the main participant and beneficiary of development.” And it placed people at the center of development while demanding equal opportunities and equitable distribution of economic resources.

Since then, said the joint statement, the international community has embraced the concept of “peoplecentred” development. At the same time, it has recognized that, despite continuous efforts on the part of the international community, “the gap between developed and developing countries remains unacceptably wide, that most of the developing countries continue to face difficulties in participating in the globalization process and that many risk being marginalized and effectively excluded from its benefits.”

The resolution on the ‘Declaration on the Right to Development’ was adopted at the 97th plenary meeting of the General Assembly back in December 1986. Addressing a high level meeting of the General Assembly commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Right to Development on September 22, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said despite great strides forward, developing countries still struggle with the diversification of their economies, international trade, macroeconomic and fiscal issues and ensuring equitable and sustainable frameworks for the use of natural resources.

There are more least developed countries (LDCs) now than in 1986.

Even among middle-income countries, few are on paths that can ensure sustained, sustainable and equitable growth and poverty eradication.

Developed countries also face new challenges, such as rising inequality and financial crises, he said. “We have new prospects for realizing the right to development, thanks to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and SDG 17 on strengthening the means of implementation and revitalizing the global partnership, together with the Addis Ababa Action Agenda.”

The 2030 Agenda explicitly recognizes the Declaration of the Right to Development and reflects its spirit. Its emphasis on equality, participation, empowerment and ensuring that no one is left behind, echoes the definition of the right to development as “an inalienable human right”.

It recognizes, like the Declaration, that each country has primary responsibility for its own economic and social development while affirming that international cooperation and partnership are essential to ensure implementation.

The 2030 Agenda has unprecedented potential to fulfil the aspirations that motivated the Declaration on the Right to Development, and that remain critical to this day. “Let us celebrate the Declaration for its past – and more importantly for the promise it holds for the future,” Ban declared. The President of the General Assembly Peter Thomson told the high level meeting that many of the commitments on the UN’s post-2015 development agenda mirror duties arising from the Declaration on the Right to Development.

It includes a duty on each government to put the well-being of the entire population, and of all individuals, at the heart of their policies and strategies. This includes by ensuring their free and meaningful participation in development efforts and decisionmaking process, and in the distribution of the resulting benefits. It includes the duty to remove structural obstacles and to address both historical and contemporary inequities that are holding back developing countries, he noted.

And it includes the need for international cooperation in support of those countries that remain in vulnerable situations – whether they be the least developed countries; those affected by conflict and instability; or those struggling to adapt to the impacts of climate changes, Thomson told delegates. “As we mark this Anniversary, let us recognize that if we are to realize the Right to Development, we must do so together; working in responsible and ethical partnerships between governments, the UN system, civil society, the private sector and others.”

Addressing the high level meeting, the European Union’s (EU) Special Representative for Human Rights Stavros Lambrindis, said: “We wish to reiterate our support for the right to development, as based on the indivisibility and interdependence of all human rights as outlined in the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action,

the multidimensional nature of development strategies and the role of individuals as the central subjects of the development process.”

He pointed out that the EU is fully committed to a rights-based approach to development, encompassing all human rights, including the right to development. The right to development requires the full realisation of civil and political rights, together with economic, social and cultural rights, and a mix of policies, creating an enabling environment for individuals, involving a wide range of actors, at all levels.

“We emphasise that the primary responsibility for ensuring that the right to development is realised is one owed by States to their citizens. We must recognize that divergent views in the understanding of the right to development remain.” But he re-stated the EU position that it is not in favour of the elaboration of an international legal standard of a binding nature “as we do not believe that this is the appropriate mechanism to realise the right to development.”

With its universal applicability and its importance in shaping development priorities, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development will open up new avenues to integrate human rights into global and national policies in both developed and developing countries over the next 15 years, he added.

Meanwhile, in its joint statement, the G77 and NAM said the Right to Development is crucial to the three agreements reached last year: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development (FfD) and the Paris Climate Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change which have vowed to “leave no one behind.”

“There is no doubt that in order for us to reach that goal, the right to development must be central to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development taking into account countries and peoples who face specific challenges, in particular, African countries, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States as well as specific challenges

that many middle-income countries face, as well as countries facing conflict and post-conflict situations, humanitarian emergencies, the effects of climate change and global pandemics.”

The statement also said “We must take resolute steps to eliminate the massive and flagrant violations of human rights of peoples and human beings affected by situations such as those resulting from apartheid, all forms of racism and racial discrimination, colonialism, foreign domination and occupation, aggression, foreign interference and threats against national sovereignty, national unity and territorial integrity, threats of war and refusal to recognize the fundamental right of peoples to self-determination.”

According to the statement, the 30th Anniversary coincided with the first year of implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

“So it is an opportune time to demonstrate and reiterate our unequivocal commitment to the right to development, in particular the need to strive for greater acceptance, operationalization and the realization of this right at the international level.” “We must continue our efforts also, to mainstream this right in our work at the national and regional level and in the United Nations, particularly in the Human Rights mechanisms, as well as international financial and multilateral trading systems in the context of the elaboration of their policies in line with the 2030 Agenda.”

One of the recurring themes in recent conversations and panel discussions was the understanding that the realization of the right to development is a necessity now, more than ever.

“The ambitious goals we have committed ourselves to, the massive challenges and violations of human rights caused by situations resulting from, among others, unilateral coercive measures and unfair sanctions, can only be reached and overcome if we embrace the tenets of the Declaration.”

In this regard, the statement said: “We urge all States to expand and deepen mutually benefiting cooperation with each other in promotingdevelopment and eliminating obstacles to it, in the context of promoting an effective international co-operation for the realization of the right to development, bearing in mind that lasting progress towards the implementation of the right to development requires effective development policies at the national level as well as equitable economic relations and a favorable economic environment at the international level; and to work together towards the elaboration and adoption of a Convention on the Right to Development.”

The G77 and NAM pointed out there are different approaches, visions, models and tools available to each country to achieve sustainable development, in accordance with its national circumstances and priorities as well as its own development context.

“It is our collective hope that on this auspicious 30th Anniversary of this landmark Declaration, we are rightly reminded of the work that still needs to be done to realize this fundamental right.”

Why sustainable development must be integrated development Roger-Mark De Souza and Sono Aibe

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y recognising how closely connected the different aspects of sustainable development are, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) create an important opportunity – and challenge – for a more coordinated approach to implementing development policies.

The multi-faceted, interlinked nature of the 17 categories represented by the SDGs reflects our complicated world. We will need to work together to meet these goals while facing an increasingly complex set of challenges to human rights, equity, and security. The battle against terrorism and its horrors, for example, requires people working together across each and every one of the 17 categories.

However, traditional policy responses to these challenges have been divided into distinct policy sectors. If we are to achieve these goals, build peace, and increase world security, we must recognise that past efforts that were confined to individual sectors have failed. We must use new but proven tools that move the integrated SDG framework from concept to action. If the implementation phase of the SDGs defaults to the same old methods, the new goals will be meaningless.

One successful tool – what a World Bank expert called a “do-able miracle” in a speech at the Wilson Center — is the integrated Population, Health and Environment (PHE) approach, where many of the SDGs are addressed simultaneously in a coordinated, strategic manner.

PHE projects work concurrently to improve access to health services (especially family planning and reproductive health), protect and manage natural resources, generate income from alternative livelihoods, and provide women and men with the skills

and tools to plan for a sustainable future. Key to its success is the strong buy-in from and engagement with local communities and their leaders, which is credited with its unusually rapid, widespread success in East Africa, Madagascar and the Philippines.

For example, Pathfinder International’s “HoPELVB” (Health of People and Environment in Lake Victoria Basin) project, based in Kenya and Uganda, is an integrated, community engagement initiative providing primary health care (including sexual and reproductive health, and maternal and child health services), along with the supply of clean water, training on sanitation and hygiene practices, natural re-

wRiTE-wiNg source management, and sustainable income generation opportunities.

Pathfinder and its partner organizations work to make the farms and fisheries that the communities depend on more sustainable, support environmentally friendly alternative livelihoods, and increase gender equality. Throughout the project, partners emphasize the inter-relatedness of people, their health, and their environment. The project is helping other organizations to replicate HoPE’s model and supporting local governments to plan integrated activities that meet the needs of their communities in a holistic way The rapid acceptance of the PHE approach from concept to scalability in just five years has now created strong regional momentum for its expansion in East Africa. In fact, at a recent meeting, the Lake Victoria Basin Commission included a recommendation to its members to “mainstream PHE programming into national and institutional plans and set

aside funds for PHE Integration and the implementation of the EAC PHE strategic plan.”

The results from these projects offer strong evidence that the PHE approach is working, growing, and primed for scale-up across other regions. PHE programs provide compelling, real-world, grounded evidence that UNGA policymakers would do well to consider as they seek to achieve the SDGs. PHE can also be a powerful pathway to fight extremism and improve stability. By increasing communities’ resilience in a rapidly changing economic, environmental, and political landscape, integrated development can provide the foundation for increased security. For example, PHE programs focus on engaging youth in building their own sustainable futures, and thus building their resilience to recruitment by extremists. In this way PHE can also be considered a peacebuilding strategy in fragile and developing states. Research by Wilson Center experts has found that the PHE approach addresses challenges often missing from other resilience-building efforts, such as social dynamics, power structures, gender and reproductive health.

As world leaders meet to decide how to shift from goals to action, they should look at what is already working. PHE increases environmental sustainability, economic opportunity, reproductive health, women’s empowerment, climate resilience, and regional stability—at the same time, for less investment, and with more success. A proven tool for implementing this ambitious agenda, PHE is a winwin-win for the sustainable development team.

(Roger-Mark De Souza is the director of population, environmental security, and resilience for the Wilson Center. Sono Aibe is Pathfinder International's Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives)

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Quiz: Ready Reckoner for NPSC 2016

Can kohima really become a "Smart City"?

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es, but only if the Politicians/Bureaucrats are ready to survive with just their monthly pay without pocketing from the Smart City Fund. The State Capital is lacking behind in many areas when compared with other states. For decades, our “facilitiless” State Capital has been suffering.

For those who will be taking the initiatives for this Smart City Project, can you give Kohima a chance to survive and make it a real Smart City of India and a Smart Capital for Nagaland?

Thujonieyi (Jojo) Khamo Billy Graham Road, Kohima

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es, Kohima can really become a smart city, but not in this generation. We have to make Nagaland a corruption free state before trying to make its capital a smart city. Kohima will never become a smart city if we continue with this system where everyone – from leaders to followers, is corrupt. Spending crores in Hornbill festival will not make Kohima a better place/ smart city. Improving road conditions and other facilities definitely will.

Thsanthu Yimchunger

Baptist College, Kohima

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irstly, when we hear the words "Kohima the Smart City", it sounds highly advanced in terms of overall infrastructure, sustainable real estate, transportation & communications and market viability which include the business and industrial centre. But it is not, we don't have such infrastructure in Kohima.

It is a city of single lanes where traffic jams start as the schools and colleges start or end. It is a city where patients with serious illnesses are advised to visit hospitals in Guwahati or Shillong due to unavailability of equipments or instruments in the hospitals. It is a city where shops, restaurants and other markets close before sunset. It is a city where the ruling government is quite smart cleaning up its messes right before inspections.

So, how do we call Kohima a "Smart City"?

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few select questions pertaining to Nagaland from the 28 quiz competitions held so far:

Development (SASRD), Nagaland [B] University, Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal [C] Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat.

[D] Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi

1. the Dimapur railway Station, which was under the jurisdiction of Lumding Division, is being shifted to which division?

A. Dibrugarh B. Silchar 6. The foundation stone of C. Tinsukia Dhansiri-Zubza BG line was D. Jorhat laid down by the Union Minister for railways on august 1. it 2. according to a recent will cover a distance of: data, nagaland and tripura [A] 95.5 kms topped among small states in [B] 90.5 kms india in reducing infant Mor[C] 96.5 kms tality rate (iMr). what was [D] 98.5 kms the iMr of nagaland?

A. 18 B. 17 7. which naga designer was C. 20 D. 19 awarded the “cosmopolitan india X Fiama Di wills Blogger 3. which State pips na- award”? galand as the safest place for a) Atsu Sekhose women according to the latest b) Aien Jamir ncrB data for 2015? c) Ikali Sukhalu A. Sikkim d) Asa Kazingmei B. Mizoram C. Arunachal Pradesh 8. How much does nagaD. Manipur land spend annually on import of livestock?

4. which railway station a) Rs 231 Crore was declared as second highb) 92 Crore est revenue generating station c) 150 Crore in north east after Guwahati? d) 250 Crore A. Dimapur B. Dibrugarh 9. which institute in nagaC. Lumding land aims to start a Plastic ProD. Kokrajhar cessing Plant by the beginning of next year?

5. The college of Veterinary a) Nagaland Industrial Sciences and animal HusDevelopment bandry which was inauguratCorporation (NIDC) ed at Jalukie village in Peren Limited District on august 6 will operb) Nagaland Tool Room & ate under: Training Centre (NTTC) [A] School of Agricultural c) Khadi and Village Sciences and Rural Industries Commission

(KVIC) d) Nagaland Pulp and Paper Company Limited (NPPC) Limited 10. the Governor of nagaland P B acharya recently launched the women helpline “181” and “Sakhi-One Stop centre”, an institute that supports women affected by violence. where is it located?

A. Dimapur Hospital Dimapur B. Naga Hospital Kohima C. Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research, Dimapur D. The Directorate of Social Welfare, Kohima 11. a village under Pungro Sub Division became the second complete LeD Light lit village in nagaland. what is the name of the village? a) Fakim village b) Yongnyah village c) Benreu village d) Thanamir village 12. which town in nagaland was recently declared as ‘plastic free, smoking free & eco-friendly’ zone in June 2016?

[A] Kohima [B] Mokokchung [C] Peren [D] Phek

19. Sievituo Solo is travelling across europe and the US. in doing so, Solo will create a record travelling the longest distance in a – a) Solar powered car 14. which state has the lowb) Wooden-framed est shares of tax collection in motorcycle india? c) Wooden car A. Nagaland d) Bamboo-framed bicycle B. Meghalaya C. Manipur 20. what was the total rice D. Goa production in nagaland for the year 2015-16 according to The 15. according to the naganagaland economic Survey land rural Development De- 2015-16? partment, how many taxpaya. 4,54,190 MT ing households are there in the b. 4,82,080 MT state? c. 27,98, 539 MT a) 2,43,256 b) 2,45,650 d. 27, 90, 285 MT c) 3,60,300 d) 2,43,265 21. the total number of 16. the regional ac- government employee in nation on inclusive education galand as of March 2014, ac(raiSe) north east which was cording to the nagaland ecolaunched on april 12, 2016 is nomic Survey 2015-16? aimed at improving the quala. 95903 b. 95607 ity of education among – c. 95910 d. 95345 a) Rural children 22. which town council b) Urban children was formally inaugurated by c) Children with Special chief Minister tr Zeliang on Needs april 2? d) Children across a. Meluri b. Mimi government schools c. Pfütsero d. Chizami 17. when was the Dimapur 23. which village recently Police commissionerate set became nagaland’s first “comup? plete LeD” lighted village? a) April 15, 2016 a) Sechu village b) April 14, 2015 b) Humtso village c) April, 14, 2015 c) Fakim village d) April 15, 2015 d) Dibuia village c) Availing free fertilizers and seeds d) Getting advice and assistance from experts

13. a young naga, ruchinilo Kemp, developed an app for 18. what does the Pokhunfarmers in Udaipur, rajasthan.

How does the app help farm- gri-avakhung-Layshi road connect nagaland with? ers? a) Arunachal a) Marketing and selling b) Manipur produce c) Assam b) Availing low interest bank d) Myanmar loans

ANSWERS

1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. B

7. B 8. A 9. B 10. A 11. D 12. D

13. D 14. A 15. D 16. C 17. D 18. D

19. D 20. B 21. A 22. A 23. C

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Is NPSC exam the yardstick for success in Nagaland?

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ParticiPate & win 1. The international Day of older Persons is celebrated every year on which day? a) September 29 b) September 30 c) October 1 d) October 2 2. According to the Life Register of Nagaland Department of Labour & Employment, what is the number of “educated unemployed youth” in the state? a) 70311 b) 70322 c) 70411 d) 70422 3. Who scored the first goal of the Indian Super League – 3? a) Nicolás Vélez b) Katsumi Yusa c) Diego Forlan d) Jackichand Singh 4. The income Declaration Scheme of 2016 has thus far resulted in drawing 642785 people to disclose black money amounting to? a) Rs. 65,250 crores b) Rs. 65,750 crores c) Rs. 66,250 crores d) Rs. 66,750 crores 5. Who is the winner of the 2016 Nobel prize for Medicine? a) Yoshinori Ohsumi b) Satoshi Ōmura c) David J. Thouless d) William C. Campbell

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Government Middle School K. Khel Viswema had its Cultural and Literary Day on October 1 at the school premises. Various competitions were held among the three houses- Pauna house, Japfü house, and Saramati house. The competitions included quiz, extempore speech, spelling bee, Hindi solo, poetry recitation, and folk dance.

Education in nagaland What sets humans apart from animals is our ability to reason. Perhaps that is why we have been able to develop as a race, by questioning age old norms and doing away with traditions that avert progress. However, is our Education system training young minds to question and reason? Are we producing thinking beings or another Flaubert’s Bouvard and Pecuchets?

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t is exam time in Nagaland. Across the state, as colleges under the Nagaland University system embark on the end-of-the-term semester exams, it is also a time to ponder on what the ‘exams’ in our educational system signify. It is worth reflecting on this issue because one will soon realize the problems intrinsic in the existing arrangement. Any astute person who bothers to do so will soon realize that exam times are when students tirelessly memorize the received information shoved into them by their teachers in the past four months. What is also interesting about such culture of preparations is that students completely disgorge the memorized materials from their mind, body, and soul, that, after the exams, nothing of what they have learned remains with them. Now, is this learning? Is this education? Is this even sensible?

Surely, it would be imprudent to blame the students for memorizing the materials, because such study-culture stems from the way in which the entire educational structure is organized in Nagaland. I believe that there is a threefold structural problem inherent in this arrangement: the syllabi, the state university system, and the quality of teachers. It is also essential to note that these three problems are in concatenation, and must not be viewed as factors independent of one another.

The syllabi of Nagaland University is obsolete and unnecessarily vast. Indeed, I encourage concerned readers to check

-Dr. Salikyu Sangtam, assistant Professor, Department of Political Science curricula of our state’s most prevalent Honours such as Political Science, English, Sociology, History, Education, etc., one will soon realize not only the obsoleteness, but also the needless immensity of the curricula. Let me elaborate using some cases to illustrate the problem.

English honours students in their first semester are required to study a paper titled ‘History of English Literature.’ Here, the teachers and students are obliged to complete, in the space of four months, 800 plus years of English literature. The problem is, there are too many unwarranted facts for the students to digest. This leaves them overwhelmed and, at the same time, bewildered in the labyrinth of facts that renders this course useless. Of what use are these facts, hastily transiting from one period to another, when the learners are given neither the time nor the space to retain and reflect on how these ‘facts’ are incorporated in the larger realm of their understanding of the English literature?

Another case in point concerns two papers in the curriculum of Political Science. In the third and fourth semester, Political Science honours students take the prerequisite papers on ‘International Organization’ and ‘International Politics,’ respectively. The issue here is that the later should be taken in the third semester, and the former in the fourth semester. How can students understand international organization when they aren’t even aware of the basic fundamentals

underpinnings of international organizations? This is equivalent to putting the cart before the horse! Furthermore, even some of the topics within international organization are superfluous such as ‘the League of Nations.’ I do not know of any educational institutions anywhere in the world where so much weight (20/100) is given to an obsolete topic.

I could certainly go on citing more examples but that would be needless. And mind you, these are not isolated cases.

Cases such as these pervade Sociology, History, Education, and Anthropology.

Additionally, each syllabus is permeated with the terms ‘nature, scope, meaning, and significance’ further solidifying the ‘learn-by-heart’ culture of education.

What can be ascertained is that the curricula have been so structured that they, implicitly or explicitly, highlight the prominence of memorization stemming from the gratuitous enormity of the dated syllabi, where importance is given to quantity of facts shoved down the students’ throats rather than reasoning or understanding.

What’s more, when the state government, assisted by inept faculties of the state university, decides on a top-down basis on how education should be structured, operated, and what curricula should be implemented, as is the case in Nagaland, then one must not expect such educational arrangement to be firstrated or even second-rated. Rather such is a breeding ground for mediocrity, for state government committees, with their

learners. And in most cases, learning and education altogether cease to exist.

Lastly, because of the curricula and the structure of education, quality of teachers becomes ancillary. Certainly, there is no shortage of qualified teachers; however,‘qualified’ does not mean Quality. The issue here is, the present system in place to judge the ‘quality’ is faulty. Just because teachers have a Ph.D., M.Phil, NET, etc., it does not mean they have the ‘Quality.’ Rather they are products of a system where they’ve been trained to memorize and aver from reasoning.

What’s more, this culture perpetuates itself unto the next generation and so on.

Readers would have realized that each problem feeds off the other. They are in cyclical relationship perpetuating the noxious system of education that puts an end to the hopes and aspirations of countless students. No doubt, aforementioned problems can be remedied, yet they nevertheless require concrete efforts on the part of the teachers, students, colleges, and society.

I hope readers will graciously forgive me if I have given any cause for offense, for that is not my intent. After all, this is just a pensive rumination of a concerned teacher on the future of his students.

Degree of Thought is a weekly community column initiated by Tetso College in partnership with The Morung Express. Degree of Thought will delve into the social, cultural, political and educational issues around us. The views expressed here do not reflect the opinion of the institution. Tetso College is a NAAC Accredited UGC recognised Commerce and Arts College. The editors are Dr. Hewasa Lorin, Anjan Behera, Dr. Salikyu Sangtam, Nivibo Yiki,

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Modi dubs terror, radicalisation as grave challenges New Delhi, OctO ber 4 (iANS): With terror attacks continuing to emanate from Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described cross-border terrorism and radicalisation as "grave challenges to our security" while visiting Singapore Premier Lee Hsien Loong condemned terrorism in all its forms.

"Rising tide of terrorism, especially cross-border terrorism, and the rise of radicalisation are grave challenges to our security," Modi said in a joint press statement with Lee after delegation-level talks between the two sides here.

"They threaten the very fabric of our societies," Modi said.

"It is my firm belief that those who believe in peace and humanity need to stand and act together against this menace," Modi added.

The Prime Minister's remarks came following the September 18 cross-border terror attack on an army unit at Uri in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed the lives of 19 Indian soldiers and the attack on an army camp at Baramulla on Sunday in which a BSF trooper was killed.

Following the Uri attack, India pulled out of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) Summit that was

India, Pak border tension heats up after fresh firing

Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi with Singapore Premier, Lee Hsien Loong in Singapre on October 4.

scheduled to be held in Islamabad in November, citing Pakistan's sponsorship of terrorism as the reason.

The Indian Army also carried out surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir in which "significant casualties have been caused to the terrorists and those who are trying to support them".

In Tuesday's joint press statement, Singapore's Lee, while condemning terrorism in all its forms, extended his condolences to the families of the victims of the Uri attack.

Gang of contract killers busted in Delhi, one held New Delhi, OctOber 4 (iANS): The Delhi Police has busted an inter-state gang of contract killers, who were involved in the sale and supply of illegal firearms, police said on Tuesday.

They said one of its members identified as Guddu Singh, 39, a native of Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh, was arrested on Monday from Khajoori Khas area of Northeast district. Eight improvised semi-automatic pistols with as many magazines were recovered from his possession.

According to police, the gang had recently got a Rs 1-crore contract to kill a person in Baghpat and had taken half the amount in advance. The planning for the contract killing was being done by Suresh and Mohit, the key members of the gang.

"Guddu arranged weapons, which were to be used for the killing, from his old contact Shamshed in Kolkata, while Mohit was tasked to arrange one more person, who could provide them a car to use in the crime," a senior police officer said.

Police arrested Guddu after a tip-off that he would be coming to Khajoori Khas area to supply firearms to one of his aides.

During the interrogation, he revealed that he was previously involved in over half-a-dozen cases of murder and other serious crimes.

State govts should play greater role in water conservation: Ansari PuNe, OctOber 4 (iANS): Given the increasing scarcity of water, the planning and management of water resource and its optimal use has become a matter of the utmost urgency, and the state governments are expected to play a greater role in this, Vice President Hamid Ansari said here on Tuesday.

"India is facing an acute water crisis due to large population leading to a stress on available water resources, poor water quality and dwindling groundwater supplies due to over-extraction," Ansari said while speaking at the centenary celebrations of Central Water and Power Research Station. He said that since water is a state subject under our Constitution, the state governments are expected to play a large role in these efforts, he added.

"Water stress has a bearing on various sectors of Indian economy including the agricultural, industrial, domestic and household, power, environment, fisheries and transportation sectors. The interplay of various factors that govern access and utilisation of water resources need to be considered and it becomes incumbent that we look for holistic and people-centred approaches for water management," Ansari said.

"The biggest concern for our water-based resources in the future is the sustainability of the current, and future, water resource allocation as water becomes more scarce," he added.

Sarnath will be developed as Buddhist tourism hub, Union minister says cheNNAi, OctOber 4 (tNN): Union tourism minister Mahesh Sharma on Tuesday said Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh would be developed as a hub of Buddhist tourism in the country. Addressing a session in Sarnath organised as part of the International Buddhist Conclave-2016, the minister said, "India is the seat of spiritual tourism, and the government of India and government of Uttar Pradesh are committed to developing Buddhist circuits."

The International Buddhist Conclave-2016 was inaugurated in New Delhi on October 2. The minister stated that efforts would be made to link Sarnath with other Buddhist sites through air, rail and road, an official statement said.

The minister said the ministry of tourism was on the verge of sanctioning Rs 99.97 crore for infrastructure development of the Buddhist circuit covering Saravasti, Kapilvastu and Kushinagar.

Modi said that India and Singapore have agreed "to enhance our cooperation to counter these threats, including in the domain of cyber security".

"Our defence and security cooperation is a key pillar of our strategic partnership," he stated.

"As two maritime nations, keeping the sea lanes of communication open, and respect for international legal order of seas and oceans is a shared priority," Modi said.

"Our cooperation in the framework of Asean (Association of Southeast

Asian Nations), East Asia Summit and the Asean Regional Framework is aimed at building an open and inclusive architecture for regional cooperation, in an atmosphere of trust and confidence."

Modi said trade and investment ties formed the bedrock of the India-Singapore bilateral relationship.

Stating that the two sides enjoyed a strong network of business to business partnerships, he said: "In this context, Prime Minister Lee and I have agreed to expedite the second review of our Comprehensive

JAmmu, OctOber 4 (iANS): India on Tuesday alleged that Pakistan troops resorted to unprovoked heavy firing in at least three places on the de facto border in Jammu and Kashmir, stepping up the tension between the tense neighbours.

No injuries were reported from the Pakistan mortar shelling at Indian border posts in Jhangar, Kalsian and Makri areas of the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district along the Line of Control (LoC), a ceasefire line that divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan.

Many shells landed near civilian areas in Nowshera, a police officer said.

The officer said the Indian Army retaliated and fired at Paki-

Economic Cooperation Agreement."

Following Tuesday's delegation-level talks, India and Singapore signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs).

One MoU was signed between Singapore's Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Education Services (ITEES) and India's National Skill Development Corporation on collaboration in technical and vocational education and training.

Another MoU was signed between the Assam government and ITEES Singapore, also on

stani posts. Any possible damage on the other side of the ceasefire line was not known immediately.

The Pakistan Army made similar allegations, saying Indian troops "resorted to unprovoked firing" at 4 a.m.

"Pakistani troops befittingly responded to the unprovoked Indian firing... in Bhimber sector," an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said.

The heavy exchange of fire, which continued for several hours, was the latest in a series of violations of border truce signed in 2003.

Border tension between the two countries flared after 19 Indian soldiers were killed in the September 18 terror attack at an Indian military base in Uri town

collaboration in technical and vocational education and training.

A third MoU was signed in the field of industrial property cooperation between India's Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) and Intellectual Property Office Singapore.

"Prime Minister Lee and I also welcome the issuance of corporate rupee bonds in Singapore," Modi said.

"It is a step forward in our efforts to mobilise capital for India's large infrastructure development needs."

Aadhaar must for LPG subsidy after November New Delhi, OctOber 4 (Pti): The government has made Aadhaar mandatory for availing cooking gas (LPG) subsidies but has given two months grace period for citizens to get the unique identification number.

Government currently gives 12 cylinders of 14.2-kg each at subsidised rates per household in a year. The subsidy on every cylinder is transfered in advance directly into bank accounts of individuals, who then buy the cooking fuel at market rates.

“Individual desirous of availing LPG subsidies are hereby required to furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar or undergo Aadhaar authentication,” an Oil Ministry order said.

For those not yet having Aadhaar, it gave time till November 30, 2016 to

make application for enrolment for the unique identification number.

Oil marketing companies have been asked to faciliate enrolments.

Till the time Aadhaar is assigned, LPG subsidy would be transfered based on bank photo passbook and Aadhaar enrolment ID slip or his voter ID card or ration card or kisan photo passbook or passport of driver license along with copy of request for Aadhaar enrolment.

Also, an undertaking in a set format has to be given that the individual is not availing LPG subsidy under some other consumer number of an oil marketing company, the order said.

“This notification shall take effect immediately in all states except As-

sam, Meghalaya and Jammu & Kashmir,” the order said.

The Ministry said use of Aadhaar as identifier for delivery of services/benefits/subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, bring in transparency and efficiency, and enables beneficiaries to get their entitlements directly to them.

“Aadhaar obviates the need for producing multiple documents to prove one’s identity,” it said, adding the provisions of the Aadhaar Act and Regulations under the Act came into effect from September 14, 2016.

As LPG subsidy is an expenditure incurred from Consolidated Fund of India, the Ministry said it is notifying use of Aadhaar as mandatory requirement for availing of the benefit.

Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, first states to be ‘free of open defecation’ in urban areas New Delhi, OctO ber 4 (ie): Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh became the first states to declare their urban areas as Open Defecation Free (ODF) on the second anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission Sunday.

All 110 cities and towns in Andhra Pradesh were given the ODF tag by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at an event in Tirupati, while Gujarat

gave ODF status to each of its 180 cities and towns at a function in Porbandar attended by Union Minister of Drinking Water and Sanitation Narendra Singh Tomar and Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

The state also declared the entire district of Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, as ODF to commemorate the 147th birth anniversary of Mahat-

ma Gandhi this October 2.

In rural India, 37 districts comprising one lakh villages have been declared as ODF as per information released by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.

While 334 urban areas are on the way to becoming ODF by March next year, according to the Ministry of Urban Development, 405 cities and towns have declared

themselves Open Defecation Free.

Other states that will soon declare all their urban centres as ODF are Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram and a few other Northeast states.

The mission launched

by PM Narendra Modi, with its urban and rural component handled by the respective ministries, aims to make the country ODF by 2019.

in Kashmir's Baramulla district.

India said the four attackers, who sneaked into the Uri camp, infiltraed from Pakistan. Islamabad denied the allegation.

Days later, the Indian Army said it had avenged the Uri attack by conducting "surgical strikes" in Pakistan-administered Kashmir where seven terror launch pads were destroyed and an unknown number of militants and their sympathisers were killed on September 29.

Since then, militaries of the two countries have been regularly firing at each other daily across the LoC and the International Boundary.

On Monday, three civilians were injured in a similar exchange of fire in Poonch district.

Recalling his visit to Singapore in November last year, the Indian Prime Minister said that the bilateral relationship was upgraded to the level of a Strategic Partnership with "renewed spirit, new energy".

"To deliver benefits to both our people, our partnership aims to combine the strengths of Singapore with the scale of India; and dynamism of Singapore with vibrancy of our states," Modi said.

Affirming the importance of the bilateral ties, Prime Minister Lee said that Singapore was a firm

believer in India and would contribute where it can.

Earlier on Tuesday, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called on Lee here.

The Singapore Prime Minister, accompanied by a high-level delegation, arrived here on Monday on a five-day bilateral visit to India.

Lee will call on President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday before leaving for Udaipur where agreements are expected to be signed between Singapore and the Rajasthan government.

Misconduct against women staff must be dealt with sternly: HC mumbAi, OctOber 4 (Pti): Any misconduct against women employees must be dealt with most sternly, the Bombay High Court today said and asked organisations to draw up a list of "dos and dont's" for male employees over conduct towards female staff. A division bench headed by Justice V M Kanade referred to a judgement of the US Supreme Court and cited that "sexual misconduct cannot be viewed in a vacuum" and that employers and organisations must identify the "underlying threat of violence" in such conduct against women.

The observations were made by the high court while hearing a petition filed by a central government employee seeking action against her superior over allegations of sexual harassment. The bench today noted that organisations must treat all complaints of sexual harassment seriously and without bias and that it was also necessary to provide safeguards and assistance to female employees. "In the past, such behaviour would be ignored and terms as part of the work culture. It was even said that men had said or done things inadvertently. But now all organisations must change with the changing times. Any misconduct against women employees must be dealt with most sternly," the court said.

The woman approached the high court after the internal committee at her workplace ruled that while the incidents she had reported against her superior did show that she had been inconvenienced and harassed, the same did not amount to sexual harassment.

The internal committee had penalised and demoted the superior. However, the woman sought harsher punishment for her superior. The court today denied to increase the punishment and said it need not interfere with the committee's decision. According to the woman, between 2011 and 2013, her superior made several sexual advances at her and when she began to openly spurn his advances, he resorted to threatening her professional growth and career, insulting and humiliating her in front of other employees, and isolating her by asking others not to talk to her.

India to see 'big conflicts' over forest land despite law: activist mumbAi, OctOber 4 (thOmSON reuterS FOuNDAtiON): Indian officials have been slow to implement a landmark law giving rights to forests to indigenous people because they view it as a handicap to development projects spurring expansion in the fast-growing economy, a land rights campaigner said.

The 2006 Forest Rights Act aims to improve the lives of impoverished tribes by recognising their right to inhabit and live off forests where their forefathers settled.

Under the law, at least 150 million people could have their rights recognised to a minimum of 40 million hectares (154,400 sq miles) of forest land, the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) estimated.

But the group, which promotes access to land and natural resources, says barely 1.2 percent of the area has been recorded in the last decade.

"There is a genuine misunderstanding among the political class that if you grant rights, it will be against development," said Arvind Khare, an executive director at RRI in New Delhi.

"There is fierce competition among the states for investment in infrastructure and mining. The law is seen as an impediment to this," he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

Indigenous people hold legal titles to only about 5 percent of the land they have lived on.

By recognising community forest rights and resource rights, the Forest Rights Act could transform forest governance and rural livelihoods, paving the way for the "largest land reform ever" in India, RRI said last year.

Yet few states have implemented the law fully, and more than half of all claims for titles have been rejected, according to recent data from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Elev-

Tribal women carry bundles of twigs and leaves near Shantiniketan, 150 km (95 miles) northwest of Calcutta. (REUTERS File Photo)

en of India's 29 states did not award any titles in the past year.

The law gives village councils the right to approve projects that require forest land to be cleared.

This has pitted states keen on development against indigenous people who say their livelihoods are threatened.

"There is very little awareness of the law amongst people, and most claims are rejected on very flimsy grounds," Khare said.

"But allocating land to industry without settling rights will backfire," he said.

Conflict over land rights has increased in India as

land is sought for industrial use and development projects in one of the world's fastest growing economies.

Forest land is primarily located in the country's poorest areas, including some that are racked by extremist violence.

Four people were killed at the weekend when police opened fire on villag-

ers protesting the takeover of their land for a coal mine in the eastern state of Jharkhand.

The state had earlier approved amendments to two laws to enable the acquisition of tribal land for commercial use.

Government authorities are ignoring evidence that use of forests by local communities can enhance food and livelihood security, and that recognition of community forest rights can lead to development in tribal and forest areas, Khare said.

Thanks largely to the efforts of a handful of states including Odisha, Chattisgarh, Gujarat and Maharashtra, more than 0.5 million hectares of forest land could be recognised this year, Khare estimates.

"But by and large, there is little pressure on the states to recognise forest rights. So we will continue to see big struggles, big conflicts over our forest lands," he said.

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Hurricane Matthew slams into western Haiti

LES CAYES, OCTOBER 4 (REUTERS): The fiercest Caribbean storm in almost a decade ripped into Haiti’s southwestern peninsula early on Tuesday, packing 145 mile-per-hour (230 kph) winds and storm surges that killed at least one person and damaged homes.

The eye of the violent Category 4 storm was just 35 miles off the western tip of Haiti at 5 a.m EDT (0900 GMT), the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, pounding coastal villages with strong gusts.

One man died when a wave crashed through his home in the beach town of Port Salut, Haiti’s civil protection service said. He had been too sick to leave for a shelter, officials said.

Overnight, Haitians living in vulnerable coastal shacks on the Tiburon Peninsula frantically sought shelter as Hurricane Matthew closed in, bringing heavy rain and driving the ocean into seaside towns.

“This storm surge will also limit rainfall runoff in some places, aggravating flooding, especially in coastal locations where swollen rivers cannot drain,” Weather Underground forecaster Jeff Masters said in a blog.

Up to three feet of rain is forecast to fall over denuded hills prone to flash floods and mudslides, threatening villages as well as shanty towns in the capital Port-au-Prince, where heavy rain fell overnight.

“Life-threatening rain, wind and storm surges” was spreading over parts of the country, the hurricane center said in its advisory.

The outer bands of the cyclone had already reached the area late on Monday, flooding dozens of houses in the town of

ricane, though weaker than at present, the hurricane Center said. Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for Florida on Monday, designating resources for evacuations and shelters and putting the National Guard on standby.

People look out at the sea as hurricane Matthew approaches Kingston, Jamaica. (REUTERS Photo)

Les Anglais when the ocean rose, the local mayor said. In the town of Les Cayes on the southern coast, the wind bent trees and the power went out.

CHILDREN, PRISONERS MOVED “We have gusts of wind hitting the whole area and the people have fled to a shelter,” said Les Anglais mayor Jean-Claude Despierre. In Tiburon, another town nearby, the mayor said people who had been reluctant to leave their homes also ran for cover when the sea rose.

“Everyone is trying to find a safe place to protect themselves, the situation is very difficult,” mayor Remiza Denize said, describing large waves hitting the

town.

Poor Haitians are often loath to leave home in the face of storms, fearing their few belongings will be stolen.

Civil protection authorities said 130 children were evacuated by bus to a high school in the capital from an orphanage in the shoreside Cite Soleil slum, made up of tin shacks and open sewers and known as Haiti’s largest shanty town.

On the north coast, about 300 detainees were transferred from their prison near the sea in the town of Jeremie, the interior ministry said.

The cyclone comes at a bad time for Haiti, where tens of thousands of people still live in tents after a 2010 earthquake that

killed upwards of 200,000 people.

Cholera introduced by U.N. peacekeepers is expected to rise in the October rainy season, and the country was due to hold a long-delayed presidential election on Oct. 9.

The office of Interim President Jocelerme Privert said there was no change to the election date.

Crawling north at about 9 miles-per-hour (15 kph), the strongest storm since Hurricane Felix in 2009 threatens to linger long enough for its winds and rain to cause great damage in Haiti, where it will spend much of the day before hitting Cuba and the Bahamas later on Tuesday.

It will possibly reach Florida by Thursday as a major hur-

CUBA PREPARES In Les Cayes about 150 people huddled without electricity or food in the town’s largest shelter, a school. “Since yesterday we’ve had nothing ... We must sleep on the floor ... Everyone is hungry,” said Erick Cange, 69 years old, a resident of the La Savanne neighborhood surrounding the school.

The conditions in the shelter compared unfavorably with Haiti’s neighbor Cuba, where authorities spent days organizing teams of volunteers to move residents to safety and secure property.

The storm is expected to make a direct hit later on Tuesday in the province of Guantanamo, the disputed home to a U.S. Naval base and military prison but also a small Cuban city.

“Food is guaranteed and we have a generator that will guarantee that the kitchen keeps on working in case of a power cut,” said Alexis Iglesias, head of the evacuation committee at Guantanamo University which was being used as shelter, where some 400 people were staying.

The U.S. Agency for International Development said on Monday it was providing a combined $400,000 in aid to Haiti and Jamaica. The agency said in a statement it had pre-positioned relief supplies and was preparing to ship in additional supplies to the central Caribbean.

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Assange signals release of documents before US election BERLIN, OCTOBER 4 (REUTERS): WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said on Tuesday the organisation would publish around one million documents related to the U.S. election and three governments, but denied the release was aimed at damaging Hillary Clinton.

He said the documents would be released before the end of the year, starting with an initial batch in the coming week.

He criticised Clinton, the Democratic presidential candidate, for demonising the group’s work after a spate of releases related to the Democratic National Committee before the Democratic convention this summer.

Assange said her campaign had falsely suggested that accessing WikiLeaks data would make users vulnerable to malicious software.

But he denied the release of documents related to the U.S. election was specifically geared to damage Clinton, saying he had been misquoted.

Assange also signalled changes in the way WikiLeaks is organised and funded, saying the group would soon open itself to membership. He said the group was looking to expand its work beyond the 100 media outlets it works with.

Assange, 45, spoke via a video link at an event marking the 10th anniversary of the group’s founding. He remains in the Eucador Embassy in London where he sought refuge in 2012 to avoid possible extradition to Sweden, where he is wanted for questioning over allegations that he committed rape in 2010.

Assange denies the allegations and says he fears extradition to the United States, where a criminal investigation into the activities of WikiLeaks is underway.

He told a packed news conference at a Berlin theatre the group’s work would continue, even if he had to resign in the future, and he appealed to supporters to fund the group’s work, and said several new books were forthcoming.

Assange said Britain’s vote to leave the European Union could complicate his case by limiting his ability to appeal to the European Court of Justice.

Asked how he felt after four years in the embassy, he said “pale” and joked he would be a good candidate for medical study since he was otherwise healthy but had not seen the sun in over four years.

Britons win Nobel for work on ‘exotic’ matter, explained with bagel Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte tells US Prez Obama to ‘go to hell’

A screen showing pictures of the winners of the 2016 Nobel Prize for Physics during a news conference by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden October 4, 2016. From left: David Thouless, Duncan Haldane and Michael Kosterlitz. (REUTERS Photo)

STOCKHOLM/LONDON, OCTOBER 4 (REUTERS): Three British-born scientists won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for revealing unusual states of matter, leading to advances in electronics and potentially helping work on future quantum computers.

David Thouless, Duncan Haldane and Michael Kosterlitz, who all now work at U.S. universities, share the prize for their discoveries on abrupt changes in the properties, or phases, of ultra-

thin materials.

Their research centers on topology, a branch of mathematics involving step-wise changes like making a series of holes in an object. The difficult-to-grasp concept was illustrated by Nobel Committee member Thors Hans Hansson at a news conference using a cinnamon bun, a bagel and a pretzel.

Phases are obvious when matter goes from solid to liquid to gas, but materials can also undergo topological step changes that affect their electrical properties. One ex-

ample is a superconductor, which at low temperatures conducts electricity without resistance.

“Thanks to their pioneering work, the hunt is now on for new and exotic phases of matter,” the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said in awarding the 8 million Swedish crown ($937,000) prize.

“Many people are hopeful of future applications in both materials science and electronics.”

Thouless was awarded half the prize, with the other half divided between Haldane and Kosterlitz.

“Suddenly, people are realizing that the topological effects in quantum mechanics are just a tremendously rich subject,” said Haldane, speaking via a phone link to reporters in Stockholm.

The 65-year-old said he was “very surprised and very gratified” at receiving the call to say he had won.

GRAVITATIONAL WAVES MUST WAIT Andy Schofield, a professor of theoretical physics at the University of Birmingham, where Kosterlitz and Thouless carried out their early work in the 1970s, said the new understanding of phase states was particularly promising in computing.

“One of the most exciting tech-

nological implications is in insulators that don’t carry electricity normally but can be forced to carry electrical current at the surface,” he told Reuters. “That’s a very robust state, which gives a stability that is essential to quantum computing.”

Superfast quantum computers, one of the holy grails of science, should be able to test multiple solutions to a problem at once and could in theory solve in seconds problems that take today’s fastest machines years to crack.

Traditional computers use binary bits of information to store data while quantum computers use “qubits” that can simultaneously be 0 and 1, making them ultra-fast but unstable.

Physics is the second of this year’s crop of Nobels and comes after Japan’s Yoshinori Ohsumi was awarded the prize for medicine on Monday.

There had been speculation this year’s prize might be awarded for the first detection of gravitational waves, the ripples in the fabric of space-time first predicted a century ago by Albert Einstein.

Finding gravitational waves has been the biggest story in physics this year but the breakthrough, announced by international researchers in February, may have come too late for the Nobel Committee.

MANILA, OCTOBER 4 (REUTERS): Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday told U.S. President Barack Obama to “go to hell” and said the United States had refused to sell some weapons to his country but he did not care because Russia and China were willing suppliers.

In his latest salvo, Duterte said he had lost respect for the United States and railed at its concerns about his bloody war on drugs, calling his critics “fools” who could not stop him carrying out a campaign that has killed more than 3,400 people in just over three months.

In a tangential, at times profane speech in Manila, Duterte said the United States did not want to sell missiles and other weapons, but Russia and China had told him they could provide them easily.

“Although it may sound shit to you, it is my sacred duty to keep the integrity of this republic and the people healthy,” Duterte said in his second of two televised speeches on Tuesday.

“If you don’t want to sell arms, I’ll go to Russia. I sent the generals to Russia and Russia said ‘do not worry we have everything you need, we’ll give it to you’.

“And as for China, they said ‘just come over and sign and everything will be delivered’.”

His comments were the latest in a near-daily avalanche of hostility towards the United States, during which Duterte has started to contrast the former colonial

power with its geopolitical rivals Russia and China.

On Sunday, he said he had got support from Russia and China when he complained to them about the United States.

He also said he would review a U.S.-Philippines Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement.

The deal, signed in 2014, grants U.S. troops some access to Philippine bases, and allows them to set up storage facilities for maritime security and humanitarian and disaster response operations.

He said the United States should have supported the Philippines in tackling its chronic drugs problems but instead criticised him for the high death toll, as did the European Union.

“Instead of helping us, the first to hit was the State Department. So you can go to hell, Mr Obama, you can go to hell,” he said.

“EU, better choose purgatory. Hell is full already. Why should I be afraid of you?”

According to some U.S. officials, Washington has been doing its best to ignore Duterte’s rhetoric and not provide him with a pretext for more outbursts.

While an open break with Manila would create problems in a region where China’s influence has grown, there were no serious discussions about taking punitive steps such as cutting aid to the Philippines, two U.S. officials said on Monday.

In new blow to campaign, Trump’s foundation ordered to halt fundraising WASHINGTON, OCTOBER 4 (REUTERS): New York’s attorney general ordered Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s charitable foundation to immediately stop fundraising in the state, warning that a failure to do so would be a “continuing fraud.”

For Trump, the cease-anddesist order was the latest in a series of blows that has sent his campaign reeling. The New York businessman and his aides spent much of the weekend pushing back against suggestions that he may not have paid U.S. federal income taxes for almost 20 years.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s office said the Donald J. Trump Foundation was violating a state law requiring charitable organizations that solicit outside donations to register with the office’s Charities Bureau. The order followed a series of reports in The Washington Post that suggested improprieties by the foundation, including using its funds to settle legal disputes involving Trump businesses.

“The failure immediately to discontinue solicitation and to file information and reports required under Article 7-A with

the Charities Bureau shall be deemed to be a continuing fraud upon the people of the state of New York,” according to a letter dated on Friday that the office posted online on Monday.

Trump’s campaign has suggested that the probe launched

by Schneiderman, a Democrat, was politically motivated.

While again putting Trump’s campaign on the defensive, the order could also undercut his efforts to make the Clinton Foundation, the family charity of Democratic presidential rival Hillary Clinton, a primary target in his campaign against her.

Trump has sought to paint the Clinton Foundation as a “pay-toplay” operation under which the former secretary of state and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, rewarded big donors to the foundation with access.

The scrutiny of the Trump Foundation came as the Republican candidate was dealing with a torrent of bad news, including his shaky performance in first debate with Clinton on Sept. 26 and the release by the New York Times of tax records that showed Trump taking an almost $1 billion loss in 1995 that may have allowed him to avoid paying federal income

taxes for up to 18 years.

In its series on the Trump Foundation, The Washington Post reported that Trump may have violated U.S. Internal Revenue Service rules against “self-dealing” by using foundation money to purchase two portraits of himself, which were then hung at his private golf clubs in New York and Florida.

The newspaper also said that Trump may have improperly used the foundation to settle legal disputes, including one at the his Palm Beach, Florida estate; diverted income from his business to the charity to avoid paying income tax; and donated foundation money to support Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, a Republican, who was considering launching an investigation into Trump University, Trump’s for-profit education venture. The foundation ended up paying a $2,500 fine to the IRS for that donation.

In response to the Post’s reporting, Schneiderman’s office began a probe into the Trump Foundation. The Trump campaign said in a statement on Monday that the charity would cooperate with the investigation.

“While we remain very concerned about the political mo-

tives behind AG Schneiderman’s investigation, the Trump Foundation nevertheless intends to cooperate fully with the investigation,” said Trump campaign spokeswoman Hope Hicks.

“Because this is an ongoing legal matter, the Trump Foundation will not comment further at this time,” she added.

The New York Attorney General’s Office is the sole regulator of charities in the state. A spokesman for the office said it is not unusual for the regulator to send notices to charities whose filings are overdue or incomplete, but a cease-anddesist letter is more serious.

While letters such as the one the Trump Foundation, which is based in Woodbury, New York, on Long Island, received are not judgements of wrongdoing, they are sent only after the office gets “a clear indication of wrongdoing,” the spokesman said.

Trump established the charitable foundation in 1988, but it runs no programs of its own. Instead, it donates money to other nonprofit groups such as the Police Athletic League for youths.

Once the foundation began soliciting money from other donors beyond the Trump family,

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump answers questions from veterans as he appears at the “Retired American Warriors” conference during a campaign stop in Herndon, Virginia on October 3. (REUTERS Photo)

it was required by New York law to register with the state.

It is a radically different vehicle than the New York City-based Clinton Foundation, which has a $354 million in assets and almost 500 staffers. It has worked to reduce the cost of drugs for people with HIV in developing countries, eradicate childhood obesity in the United States and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, among other things.

Trump has accused Clinton

of being corrupted by donors to the Clinton Foundation while she was U.S. secretary of state from 2009 to 2013. Clinton has dismissed Trump’s allegation as a political smear.

There has been no evidence that foreign donors to the foundation obtained favours from the State Department while Clinton headed the agency.

While some donors were able to obtain meetings with her or senior State Department offi-

cials, sometimes with the help of senior Clinton Foundation officials, Clinton has said the fact that they had donated to the foundation did not play a role in her decision to meet with them.

However, the foundation did not, as promised in an ethics agreement signed by Clinton in order to become secretary of state, annually disclose the names of all its donors nor seek prior approval from the State Department for new donations by foreign governments.

GuideStar, an information service for nonprofits, recently provided side-by-side analyses of both foundations. It awarded the Clinton Foundation its highest marks for transparency, saying the organization had provided reams of data about the efficacy of its global programs.

The Trump Foundation, it said, had not provided enough information for GuideStar to evaluate its effectiveness.

In addition, Charity Navigator, a nonprofit rating service, had given the Clinton Foundation a four-star rating, its highest, for its transparency and financial accountability. It gave no rating for the Trump Foundation because, the service said, it is a family-focused entity.

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FiFA president infantino boxing champion Tyson Fury proposes 48-team World cup makes retirement u-turn

London, october 4 (AFP): Controversial world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury made an abrupt U-turn on his retirement decision on Monday, tweeting: "I'm here to stay."

"Hahahaha u think you will get rid of the GYPSYKING that easy!!! I'm here to stay," Fury wrote on Twitter. "#TheGreatest just shows u what the Medea (sic) are like. Tut tut."

He added: "Soon as I get better I'll be defending what's mine the heavyweight thrown (sic)."

The provocative 28-year-old British brawler, dogged by reports he failed a drugs test for cocaine, had earlier declared himself "retired" in a profanitystrewn tweet.

"Boxing is the saddest thing I ever took part in," he had written three hours earlier, adding "I'm the greatest and I'm also retired." Reports by US broadcaster ESPN last week claimed Fury had tested positive for cocaine.

The British fighter recently cancelled an October bout with Wladimir Klitschko to defend his WBA and WBO heavyweight belts.

Contacted by AFP, Fury's promoters, Hennessy Sports, said they did not wish to comment.

Fury had been scheduled to earn the biggest purse of his career in a rematch with Klitschko at the Manchester Arena after shocking the Ukrainian last November to become world champion.

However, Fury withdrew from that date as his camp claimed he had been "declared mentally unfit to fight". In another tweet on Monday, Fury said he was "getting the right help" and would "be back even stronger than before".

ESPN reported Fury

bogotA, october 4 (AFP): FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Monday he would like to expand the number of teams in the World Cup to 48 by adding a one-match playoff at the tournament's start.

Under the new format, the 16 countries that finish highest in qualifying rounds for the 2026 World Cup would automatically make the group stage of the global football showcase, Infantino said.

"The next 32 (teams) would play a match, a playoff, three days before the World Cup to decide the other 16," he said during a visit to a university in Bogota, Colombia, where he was in town for the final of the Futsal World Cup. "That way we would have 16 more

Interpol, WADA to combat doping abuse

tested positive after providing a urine sample to the Las Vegas-based Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) in Lancaster, England on September 22.

Cocaine, while an illegal drug, is not banned in boxing if taken out of competition.

- Doping hearing Fury also posted a link to a YouTube video in which he said George Kokkalenios, an American lawyer, was "telling the truth about the corruption in boxing".

The video showed Kokkalenios at the wheel of a car, talking to an unidentified person behind the camera and suggesting Klitschko was somehow involved in the cocaine reports about Fury.

"What's going on with Tyson is really a major travesty," he said.

"He's getting railroad-

ed. He's been completely railroaded by crooked people. He's not on drugs -- I know that for a fact. He's not taking anything, he's not doping. The system is corrupt and that's it.

"Klitschko, he is definitely involved in this because he's got everyone in his pocket. I'm not saying he's a bad man at all, but I can tell you this for a fact: his wealth carries a lot of influence." Fury, the self-styled 'Gypsy King', also won the IBF belt in his fight against Klitschko, but had to forfeit it after failing to fulfil a mandatory bout against Vyacheslav Glazkov.

A previously scheduled rematch with Klitschko, set for July 9, was scrapped after Fury sustained an ankle injury. Following the cancellation of that fight, it emerged that UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) had charged Fury and his cousin, Hugh-

ie, with a doping offence.

They deny wrongdoing.

The sample, taken nine months prior to Fury's sensational victory over Klitschko, contained traces of the banned substance nandrolone.

Fury was provisionally suspended, but his ban has since been lifted and his legal team have threatened action against UKAD. He is due to face a hearing in November and could be stripped of his titles if found guilty.

British promoter Eddie Hearn recently said Fury would never fight again, prompting his trainer and uncle, Peter Fury, to claim his nephew would be back in action next year. Fury has courted almost constant controversy since winning the world title, angering many with a series of highly sexist, anti-Semitic and homophobic comments.

PAris, october 4 (iAns): Interpol has launched a new programme jointly with the World Andi-Doping Agency (WADA), named Project Energia, to combat doping abuse in sports, according to a statement by the global police organisation.

"Supported by the World AntiDoping Agency (WADA) and the School of Criminal Science at the University of Lausanne (UNIL), Project Energia will focus on substances used with the exclusive aim of improving physical fitness and athletic performance," the statement said on Monday.

"These include anabolic steroids, growth hormones, peptides and erythropoietin (EPO)."

Commenting on the newly launched initiative, WADA Director General Olivier Niggli said on Monday: "The Energia project is a key component in the global fight against doping. By joining forces, WADA and INTERPOL are better able to share intelligence on trafficking methods and on those who manufacture and distribute dangerous substances to athletes seeking an edge."

"In gaining such intelligence, we are better able to support efforts to cut off the supply of performance enhancing drugs at the source, before they manage to get into the hands of athletes. Along with the behavioral research stemming from the University of Lausanne, we are confident that the project will contribute significantly to protecting clean sport," Niggly added.

teams qualifying for a final stage of the World Cup, in which they would be playing for a spot in the group stage, in a match that amounts to an absolutely incredible final in terms of passion," he said.

"It's an idea that we're going to debate."

Currently, the World Cup has 32 teams, which play a group stage and then a knockout round to decide the world champion.

Infantino was elected in February to replace Sepp Blatter, who was banned from football for six years for ethics violations in the wake of a massive corruption scandal at FIFA, the sport's governing body.

Infantino, who made expanding the World Cup a key plank in his campaign platform, had previously proposed expanding the group stage to 40 teams.

Phek town inter colony tournament Phek, october 4 (Mexn): The 14th edition of Phek Town Inter Colony Tournament will take place from October 10 to 15 at Phek town under the aegis of Phek Town Youth Society. MLA Kuzholiizo (Azo) Nienu will be the chief guest while Phek deputy commissioner Murohu Chotso will be the guest of honour.

Abide, legend clubs to clash in KDFL final

kiPhire, october 4 (Mexn): Abide Club and Legend Club yesterday registered win in their respective semifinal matches to enter the final of the 2nd Kiphire District Football League being organized by the district administration and Veteran Football Association Kiphire.

In the first semifinal match, Abide Club edged DC Ward 1-0, the solitary goal coming in the second half. Earlier in the first half, Abide Club was awarded a penalty but was saved by the goalkeeper of the DC ward.

In the second semifinal, Legend Club defeated 14 IR (Alpha Coy) 3-1 in extra time after the match ended 1-1 in stipulated time. Legends took the lead in the first half before the 14 IR fought and equalised right before the final

whistle. Undaunted with conceding the late equalizer, Legend Club scored a couple more goals in extra time to make its entry into the final.

John Tsulise, ADC and Ben Longkumer SP Kiphire were the match patron of the semifinals.

Er. Sao Sangtam, EE, DUDA, will be the chief guest in the final to be played tomorrow between Legend and Abide club at 2 pm in the Local Ground Kiphire.

The winner of the tournament will walk away with certificate and a cash of Rs 40,000 while the runners up will walk away with Rs 20,000. Individual prizes and certificates will also be given away. The best player and team will get an opportunity to represent the district in a football tournament.

public discourse

let Nagas also work

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his is to notify to the various contractors and the public that during the 4 lane project which is scheduled to begin work from 15th Oct onwards that let this time be the first where even Nagas are hired as labours instead of just non-locals scattered across the road earning wages. It is high time we Nagas start doing our own chores to pass on the skills to the future Naga generations.

Ihcis Hikt Writer and social worker, Dimapur.

WArNiNg beFore JudgmeNT dmc toll tax imbroglio

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od is not impotent. He loves every nation, tribes, tongues, ethnic groups and culture.

Bible readers have a tendency to think that God is partial in that He chooses a nation and leaves out the rest. He chose the nation of Israel and showed his favour to them. But the surrounding pagan nations, he dismissed.

Dead wrong.

Now, what about the judgments and the atrocities they faced? Why would God punish the Assyrians (capital city is Nineveh)? Remember Jonah!!He warned them and they turned... Praise God!!! They were saved from God's wrath and anger.

But 150 years later, they returned to their old path of idolatry, violence, sexual harlotry and immorality. Sad story.

They should be punished, but no!! God was slow to anger, abounding in love…

He sent another prophet named Nahum. O Nahum means comfort or consolation. What a gracious name!! He warned, preached and predicted the impending judgment...but this time, the Assyrians went beyond repentance...they have been so hardened, calloused and seared with sin and violence. They were incapable of taking God's warning soberly.

Prophet Nahum cried, pleaded and prayed. But the cries went in vain....

Now the prophet becomes furious with his gory details of images of wars and death...Bodies piling on the streets, children dashed to pieces and the city never to rise again...God warned, he did warn, didn’t he? But men were rebellious, stiff neck and loved evil.

How could the righteous God be quiet and silent? He had to respond...

The unmerciful, rogue, beast Mede-

Persian tore this nation to pieces and ruins....The same principle applies even today...God is still on his throne executing judgment and he will overthrow unjust governments and violent-filled, corrupted society. He will pour his wrath with his holy anger. But He is sending us warnings, predictions, and judgments. He warns before he brings about any judgment...pay heed to His voice today and be saved.

But when you are saved, don't share the guilt with Assyrians who returned to their old ways...It is better for you not to have known the way, than to know it and turn your back upon it... it is likened unto “a pig who returns to wallowing in the mud after being washed,” likened to “a dog returning to its own vomit” quoting Apostle Peter.

Vebu Khamo Seoul Christian University, Korea.

SOME OPEN QUESTIONS TO THE PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA’S STATEMENT OF OCTObER 2, 2016

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hereas, the Prime MinIndians and your country does not However, in contravention of all ister of India, Narendra belong to India, then the matter these political and historical facts, Modi stated on Oct. 2, ends there. Nobody will force you India coveting our territories at2016 at the inaugurato join the Indian Union.” tacked Nagaland from the early tion of the Pravasi Bharatya Kendra 2. Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime 1950’s onwards. In connection with in Delhi that: “India had never covMinister of Indian, also clearly these blatant attacks, B.N. Mullik, eted any territory or (had) never atstated the following words in con- the then Director of the India Inteltacked any country,” I, as President nection with the Naga territories ligence Bureau stated the following of the Federal Government of Nagaon August 19,1946: “The tribal ar- words in his book “My Years with land, (FGN) wish to bring the followeas are defined as those long fron- Nehru”: “Troops moved into Tuening counter facts to the notice of India tiers of India which are neither sang by October 1955 and the war and the whole world: part of India nor of Burma, nor of with the Nagas started from then” To begin with, our country NagaIndian states nor of any foreign (B.N. Mullik, My Years with Nehru, land, declared her independence on powers.” (Statement of Nehru on 1948-1964. p. 308).

This above mentioned, Indian 14th August 1947, as compared to InAug.19, 1946 in connection with protracted war of invasion has been dia being granted her independence the British Coupland Plan) by the British on 15th August 1947. 3. As for the British who had ruled continuing till date. The war left over Information about this declaration over India for over two hundred six hundred Naga villages burnt to of our independence was conveyed years, their records bear clear wit- ashes by the Indian troops between to the leaders of the then Indian Naness to our territories in the fol- 1955to 1957. It has also resulted in the tional Congress and the UNO on the lowing words: “No written treaties deaths of over one hundred thousand same date. Records of these facts will or agreements have been made Naga civilian lives. But the continued be found in your own national arwith any of the Naga tribes.” (C.V. illegal occupation of our country by chives as well as the international arAitchison, Treaties Engagements Indian troops still continues to date.

In the light of all these facts, how chives of the UN. and Sanads, Vol. XII P 91, 1931).

4. Lastly, following the request of the can Narendra Modi, the present 1. As for Mahatma Gandhi, the father Nagas to the Simon Commission Prime Minister of India, claim that: of the Indian nation, this was what Memorandum of 1929 to remain “INDIA HAS NEVER COVETED ANY he stated when the Naga National sovereign, the British, in their In- TERRITORY OR ATTACKED ANCouncil (NNC) leaders met him at dian Constitution Act of 1935, kept OTHER COUNTRY?” Bhangi Colony in Delhi on July 19, the Naga areas as “Excluded Ar- Gen. (Retd.) Viyalie Metha, President Federal Government of Nagaland.

1947: “If you say that you are not eas” from the rest of India.

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he idea of collecting toll taxes and other revenues directly by the Dimapur Municipal Council is the outcome of the anomalies and misappropriations in the past.

This experiment seems to have attracted the attention of the vast majority of the people of Dimapur as to what can be achieved when developmental activities are taken up without political interferences. As it is, our development strapped state is suffering in all spheres of basic amenities as nothing seems to be right for the common people. No proper roads, drainages, power supply interruptions, inefficient medical facilities etc. and what is worse is the fact that people have become so used to the sufferings that they find no reason to complain.

Considering the overall scenario, it

came as a great relief to the people when the DMC started the developmental programmes and its benefit which the citizens started to enjoy. Not only that, it has also been found that the revenue collected from these very people have gone to waste in the past as nothing worth mentioning is there to be seen.

The recent outcry of all the civil society organizations of Dimapur is the accumulated result of their gratitude towards the civic body which has done some wonderful works for the people. This public reaction may make our political bosses a little jittery as the limelight is getting away from them and of course not forgetting the cut from the revenue.

“GOD SAVE OUR SYSTEM” Timir Choudhury A Dimapurian

October 4 is World Animal Day

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orld Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4, the feast day of Francis, the patron saint of animals.

The mission of World Animal Day, according to the official World Animal Day website is "To raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe.

Building the celebration of World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilising it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals. It's celebrated in different ways in every country, irrespective of nationality, religion, faith or political ideology. Through increased awareness and education we can create a world where animals are always recognised as sentient beings and full regard is always paid to their welfare.

World Animal Day was originated by Heinrich Zimmermann, the German writer and publisher of the magazine Mensch und Hund/ Man and Dog. He organized the first World Animal Day on 24 March 1925 at the Sport Palace in Berlin, Germany. Over 5,000 people attended this first event. The event was originally scheduled for 4 October, to align

with the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology, however the venue was not available on that day. The event was moved to 4 October for the first time in 1929.

Initially he found a following only in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Czechoslovakia. Every year Zimmermann worked tirelessly on the promotion of World Animal Day. Finally, in May 1931 at a congress of the International Animal Protection Congress in Florence Italy, his proposal to make 4 October World Animal Day universal, was unanimously accepted and adopted as a resolution.[2] It is sometimes cited that World Animal Day started in 1931 at the convention of ecologists in Florence, Italy who wished to highlight the plight of endangered species.[3][4] Today, World Animal Day is a global event uniting the animal protection movement, led and sponsored by UK-based animal welfare charity, Nature watch Foundation since 2003 Each year 4 October is World Animal Day! These 24 hours are the chance to give back and celebrate animal life in all its shapes and sizes, from mice to elephants, and recognise the positive influence they have

on our lives.

This special day was established in 1931 by ecologists in Florence in Italy and has now spread around the world, celebrating not just endangered and rare species, but all kinds of animal life.

And the date 4 October is no coincidence - it is the same day as the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.

There are lots of ways to get involved on World Animal Day, like donating tins of cat and dog food to local shelters or adopt an animal.

Schools can organise trips to shelters and farms, and in the workplace, why not try a Bring Your Dog to Work Day? You could even organise an animal related quiz night to raise money for animal charities.

Along with the rest of the World , on this Day the 4th Oct 2016 we are carrying out vaccination in animals in Nagaland under the aegis of Animal Welfare Advisory Board and Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services Nagaland Kohima in collaboration of Municipal council and Town Council.

Dr I P Khala Member Secretary Sawab-n Director of Animal Husbandry & Vety services, Nagaland Kohima

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

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8th Music Awards Nagaland Bendang Walling selected as Film Fellow by DIFF

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he Native Trax Society (NTS) has announced the beginning of preliminaries for the annual state music awards – 8th Music Awards of Nagaland (MAN) 2016. Making the announcement at a press conference on October 4, NTS informed that original compositions recorded and released in Nagaland anytime after November 1, 2015 are eligible for submission.

The awards slated to be held in December during the Hornbill Festival at Kisama will honour the original works of recording artistes of different genres

from the state. “Over the last eight years, the Music Awards of Nagaland has put the spotlight on some truly remarkable homegrown talent. It has showcased musicians and others involved in the local music industry,” stated NTS. It was informed that a few significant format changes have been introduced this year. The voting card system for the ‘Song of the Year’ award has been done away with and will be based on online ‘hits’ and ‘likes’. “The award of ‘Song of the Year’ will go to the nomination which secures the highest points based on ‘Likes’

and ‘Shares’ on the MAN Facebook page and number of views on the MAN Youtube channel.” Artistes will also not be required to pay entry fees. Further, a new award category - Best Songwriter/Lyricist has also been introduced.

Any local recording artistes, recording studios, producers or their respective representatives can submit original material (Nagamese, Hindi, English and Naga vernaculars) produced during the aforesaid period for consideration and eventual nomination. All entries will be screened and the best among the submis-

sions will be selected to make the final list of nominees in various categories.

Entries can be submitted via email to musicanagaland@gmail.com and via Whatsapp to 9089409715 or in person at the NTS office located at NST colony, Dimapur. Forms and rules can be downloaded from Music Awards of Nagaland Facebook page at http:// www.facebook.com/pages/Music-Awards-of-Nagaland/124506960984391.

The deadline for submission of entries will be October 31, 2016. For more information contact 9856201694/ 8014263251/ 9089409715.

Feel like I've lived so many lives: Willow Smith

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inger-actress Willow Smith feels she has been on Earth many times before, but wants 'more' from her current existence. "I feel like I've lived so many lives on this Earth. I feel like this is, if not my last life, my second-to-last life. I feel like every single day, I've been on this planet I've been with these same people and souls for eternity. It's insane.

"I look around and feel a familiarity and a nagging sense of 'I want more'.

I want more of life, I want more understanding, I want more of this feeling of connectedness," Willow told Dazed magazine.

"Then I'm like, 'You know

what, let me live this life out to the fullest so, I can go to another dimension and have a completely new life cycle. That's really my goal right now," she added.

The daughter of actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith shared that there is nothing more important in her life than raising her "intellect and spiritual energy", but she also knows the world needs her to fulfill her destiny of being a leader.

Asked how she feels to be positioned as a leader, she said: "There's a certain amount of pressure that comes with it because you have so many eyes on you.

Especially when you grow up and people are like, 'Oh,

you're destined for greatness'. It's like, dang, can't I make my own destiny?

"Just because everyone is telling me I'm destined for this one thing, what if

that's not the truth? What if I can make something different happen? I've always known there is nothing more important than raising my intellect and spiritual energy - just heightening my frequency. But sometimes you get caught up in like, 'Oh I'm supposed to be something...'

"I'm being myself, but is that really myself? Sometimes I feel like I just want to sit in my room and be alone and not talk to anybody.

But sometimes you really just need to bite the bullet and be like, 'You know what, this isn't about me.' I know the world needs my voice and how far it goes, so I want to give it all out."

Source: IANS

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he aspiring and promising, Bendang Walling has been selected as Film Fellow by the Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) to be held in November, 2016.

Bendang Walling’s submission film for the fellowship is his very first short film ‘Blissful.’

The Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) is a non-profit undertaking presented by White Crane Arts & Media Trust.

The DIFF Film Fellowship is for budding young filmmakers across the Himalayan belt of India which will be held during the festival in November 2016. The fellowship was started in 2014 with the aim of encouraging filmmaking talent by bringing five selected filmmakers to attend DIFF and providing them with the opportunity to receive mentorship from established filmmakers. This year’s mentors are filmmakers Anupama Srinivasan and Umesh Kulkarni.

Bendang Walling is a freelance theatre and film

About the film and team Bendang Walling’s film “Blissful” is a story of a child’s wish and dream to own a bicycle of his own like many of his school friends. Despite the child’s dreams and desire, his mother is unable to buy one. However, one day the poverty stricken singleparent mother promises to buy a bicycle. The child finally gets his bicycle but with a twist in the story.

The role of the child is beautifully acted by Lakshing Phom. Even though, the film was his debut in acting for the screen, Lakshing performed like an established actor. The mother’s role was played by the talented Asenla Pongen.

The film directed by Bendang Walling has been ably assisted by Anungla.

The director of photography is Akee Sorokhaibam assisted by cinematographers - Aakum Den and Temsukumba while colour grading is done by Imcha Jamir, sound mixing by

Nokrang Longkumer, music by Anungla and Kevi Neibulie Kiso, sub-title

by Susan Waten, production manager - Sennang Longchar, costume design Naro Ajung, story board- Limanungdang, sound assistants Kikameren, Tsukjem and Kilang Imsong.

Director’s note on ‘BLISSFUL’: Happiness is within, and cannot be measured through any materialistic value. What are we struggling and working so hard for? Isn’t it for some happiness in life? On these questions, my thought

and belief is that the quest for happiness is the most significant and interesting journey of any being, and of society as a whole. An individual’s happiness contributes to the harmony of all humanity.

Many people in this day are spending crores and crores of rupees in search of happiness. However, there are also people who are content and happy with the ‘small’ things that they own or experience. This is not a comparison between the so called ‘class systems’. To put it in a simple way, happiness is within and satisfaction decides the amount of it.

artist from Nagaland. Inspired by Kim Ki-Duk and Majid Majidi, Bendang dreams of becoming an auteur and develop his own cinematic language. He wishes to explore the hills of Nagaland for the treasure troves of folklores, myths and tales. The others selected included Tourangbam Andy - a budding photographer from Imphal, Manipur, and Vishal Langthasa - a Mumbai-based video

producer and photographer from Assam.

Some of the awards and acknowledgements achieved by Bendang Walling are NEZCC- Ministry of Culture Talented Artistes Award 2008-09, for Theatre; Ao Student’s Excellency Award 2009, for Theatre; Changkikong Student’s Conference, Awardee for theatre; Acting role in the Bollywood film “Detective Byomkesh Baksi.”

Bendang has also directed a handful of plays including Jina & Etiben (2016); Wizard of Oz (2014); Morusa (2014); Don’t Women, No Cry (2014); Marriage in the Land of Death (2014); Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2013); The Wedding (2013); Chimti: The Ant (2012); N.H. 39 (2011); The Third Eye (2009). He has also debuted as film director with Blissful (2016).

Eric Martin announces 9 city tour dates in Northeast

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ric Martin – the vocalist of Mr. Big will play nine dates across the Northeast India this October and November. He has previously toured the region with his supergroup Mr. Big in 2009 as part of their Reunion Tour and performed in Shillong (Meghalaya), and Dimapur (Nagaland).

The 2016 tour will begin with Itanagar at Dree Ground on October 27, and ends up at Polo Ground in Shillong on Aoyimti Baptist Church Youth ministry presents ‘Gloria Dei’ a musical extravaganza in aid of musical instruments featuring The Gluttones, Mendinaro and Hill Praise Academy on November 19.

The Mr. Big frontman will October 9 from 4:00 pm at Aoyimti Baptist Church. Freewill offering will be collected. For be performing a crowd-pleasdonations and sponsors, contact office @8575687769

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ctor Jennifer Garner, who is estranged from husband Ben Affleck, joked that she is dating Brad Pitt when asked by a pesky videographer. The 44-year-old star joked she and the Allied actor, who also recently split from his actress-wife Angelina Jolie, are dating during an outing in the Brentwood area, reported AceShowbiz.

When asked about her love life, Garner said, “Brad Pitt and

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I are dating.” On again being asked if she is really dating Pitt, she replied, “Yeah!”

Garner and her female friend continued to giggle their way to the car with coffees in their hands. Garner and Affleck announced their separation in 2015, but in July 2016, there were rumours that they had put the divorce proceedings on hold. They have frequently been spotted together.

dren. And then I have David and work, too. The truth is, it is hard.”

Victoria also opened up about her transition from girl band member to fashion designer, a dream which she worked very hard to achieve. “I don’t believe in luck I think I’ve worked hard for everything I’ve achieved,” she said.

“I think I learnt a lot from being in the Spice Girls, most importantly how you can have everything one minute and then lose it the next, and becoming successful isn’t as difficult as sustaining success.

I’ve been given a second chance, so I’m not going to lose it again.”

Source: Contactmusic

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‘Kung Fu Yoga’ to release on January 28, 2017

L of sports day.’ Some mums can’t do that, and the key is to not beat yourself up about it.”

Victoria is mother to four kids, who all range in ages, Brooklyn, 17, Romeo, 14, Cruz, 11 and Harper, 5. “I think that the kids get harder as they get older,” she admitted.

“The most important thing is to make sure that each child gets the individual attention that they need. I can never go to bed early because Brooklyn is always up and that’s when I get to see him, and then you’ve got Harper who is up super early.

“So I do feel that I’m being pulled in four different directions with the chil-

November 2 – Naga Heritage Village Kisama, Kohima November 6 – TBA, Mokokchung November 15 – Tribal Art Center, Aizawl November 17 – MFDC Auditorium, Imphal November 18 – GMC AudiNorthEast Tour torium, Guwahati Dates & Venues November 19 – Polo October 27 – Dree Ground, Ground, Shillong Itanagar Ticket prices regionally are October 29 – Cafe Live and already out. Please check with Loud, Gangtok your local venue box office for November 1 – Niathu Re- further details. sort, Dimapur Source: Sevensister

Brad Pitt and I are dating: Jennifer Garner

Victoria Beckham admits she's a "Control Freak"

uggling a fashion empire and being a mother to four kids ranging in ages isn't easy, even for Victoria Beckham. The fashion designer has opened up about the difficulties of being a mother, as well as the boss of a fashion empire, but admits she’s too much of a control freak to delegate.

Speaking to The Sunday Times Victoria said: “What I am learning to do, and finding really difficult, is delegating. I am a control freak, a workaholic, and I like to do everything myself. “But the truth is, I am in a position to have help.

I am incredibly lucky that I am the boss, so I can say: ‘I’m coming in late because

ing mix of his solo material along with several Mr. Big hits, including “Just Take My Heart,” a cover of Cat Stevens’ “Wild World,” and the number one “To Be With You,” that fans all over the world have grown to love throughout their career.

e g e n d a r y a ctor Chan starrer 'Kung Fu Yoga' will hit the screens on January 28 next year. Actress Amyra Dastur, who will be seen sharing screen space with the 'Rush Hour' star, shared the release date along with the film's first poster on Twitter. "'Kung Fu Yoga' all set to release on the 28th of January 2017! Wait for it," Amyra posted on Tuesday.

'Kung Fu Yoga', a Sino-Indian project, is a part of the three-film agreement signed between the two countries during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to India.

The film also stars actor Sonu Sood. It is reported that the Hindi film stars have performed some adrenalin-pumping action sequences and even a Bollywood number, choreographed by Farah Khan, for the movie.

Directed by Stanley Tong, the action comedy film is also shot here and Iceland, where Jackie got This is not the first time ring along Indian actors. actress Mallika Sherawat in Amyra a farewell cake, as a warm goodbye gesture that 'The Legend of Drunk- Chan has previously col- his 2005 film 'The Myth'. en Master' star will be star- laborated with Bollywood from him.

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MDFA Trophy 2016 Accounts freeze ruined BCCI OCYU draws with Moanungsang Memorial SC

reputation, says Anurag Thakur

A OCYU (green jersey) player trying to tackle the ball against the opponent MMSC team (blue jersey) at the first match of the MDFA Trophy 2016 at Imkongmeren Sports complex, Mokokchung, on Tuesday, October 4. (Photo by Imrongkumba Aier)

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MOkOkchUng, OctOBer 4 (Mexn): Underdogs, OCYU and Moanungsang Memorial Sporting Club today kicked off the first match of the MDFA Trophy 2016 here today at Imkongmeren Sports Complex which was witnessed by hundreds of school students, officials from the Department of Youth Resources & Sports, the MDFA officials and others.

OCYU and Moanunang Sporting Club are the few among the twenty one teams competing for the prestigious annual MDFA Trophy.

The match was equally balanced. The MMSC and OCYU tried their best to make

a score and take a notch at the 2016 MDFA Trophy. The match ended 0-0.

Imtisungkum (Jersey No 12) of Moanungsang Memorial Sporting Club was awarded a yellow card for unfair play in the first half of the match.

On Wednesday, October 5, there will be four matches starting from 9:00 am.

Day 2: MDFA Trophy 2016 Time: 9:00 am • Elation S/A Vs Stardom United FC • Youngstar SA Vs Tepenjem Rujo Mokokchung • Shitilong SA Vs Sports Society Soyim • Dilong Y/A Vs Arikodong Club

MUMBAI, OctOBer 4 (reUters): The reputation of the Indian cricket board (BCCI) has been ruined by the freezing of its bank accounts, its president Anurag Thakur said on Tuesday, after a Supreme Court-appointed panel blocked it from making two payments to its state units.

The panel asked two banks to halt the disbursements after the board ignored some of the panel recommendations for reforming the world's richest cricket board, which has been criticised for a perceived lack of transparency. Thakur said the board would take a decision by the evening on the fate of the ongoing home series against New Zealand, which still has a test and five one-dayers left.

"Without the funds how do we play? How can we function, how can we make payments to the players and the various stakeholders?" Thakur told Reuters on Tuesday.

"We don't even take money from the government and it's our own funds. Our accounts have been frozen without even communicating with us.

"Is this how you treat the world's richest cricket body which has run the sport so efficiently? It has completely destroyed our

We can't run the game without money: BCCI

new DeLhI, OctOBer 4 (PtI): BCCI President Anurag Thakur today refused to speculate on the fate of the ongoing Test series with New Zealand but categorically stated that the game can not be run without money even as the Lodha Panel clarified it did not direct the banks to freeze cricket Board's accounts.

Thakur said it was unfortunate that they were not allowed to release funds to the state associations, which depend on them for money for hosting the games.

"I can't talk about whether series will go on or not but if players and associations are not paid, it raises serious at a time when the team is number one in Tests, No 2 in T20s, No 3 in ODIs. It's the most powerful Board.

We have created a successful tournament like IPL. We can't run the game without money," Thakur said.

"BCCI does not take any money from outside whether it's central or hard-earned reputation."

Sources in the Bank of Maharashtra and Yes Bank, who operate the BCCI accounts, confirmed the accounts were frozen on Monday night as they waited for more clarity from the panel which was formed last year to assess BCCI operations. The banks have now lifted the ban on the accounts after former chief justice RM Lodha, the head of the panel, clarified the BCCI is otherwise free to

state government. Banks were told not to release payments. It is unfortunate that such a situation has arisen.

Has BCCI not done anything at all these years, these questions need to be answered," Thakur fumed.

Taking an exception to the defiance of its recommendations, the

use its funds for routine expenditure.

"There is no question of cancellation of any game or series," Lodha told Reuters TV. "The directive, which we issued to BCCI yesterday in our email, is confined to disbursement of large funds to the state associations.

"And banks have been directed to ensure the compliance of that, nothing beyond that. Routine expenses for matches,

Supreme Court-appointed Lodha panel had directed banks, where BCCI holds accounts, not to disburse "large" funds to the state associations, a decision taken by the Board at its Special General Meeting on September 30. "Questions are being raised about BCCI when we have increased the Test cricketers match fee from 7 lakh to 15 lakh. Most state units are unsure how they will be able to host games in this home season. They need to decide whether they can host the games or not, with or without money," Thakur said.

However, Lodha clarified that they did not ask the banks to block the BCCI accounts.

"We have not frozen the accounts of BCCI, we have directed the BCCI to not disburse funds to the state association. Day to day affairs, routine expenditure, matches, games, that should go on. There is absolutely no prohibition," Lodha said.

games, cricketing activities and other administrative matters, they are not at all restrained.

"There is absolutely no prohibition, there is no constraint, the accounts of BCCI have not been frozen." A New Zealand Cricket spokesman said they had heard nothing from the BCCI and were preparing to play the third test at Indore from Saturday. India sealed the three-test series 2-0 on Monday with a 178-

run victory in Kolkata.

The BCCI on Saturday said it would incorporate some of the Lodha panel's recommendations but ignored several key measures aimed at reforming the board, which is run largely by politicians and industrialists. In their report, Lodha and two colleagues recommended age and tenure restrictions for top officials, as well as banning them from serving successive terms.

FIFA sanctions federations for NU Kohima Campus, Ziekezou SC, Vizheto FC, Nagaland Police (Blue) win unsporting conduct of fans 17TH NSF MARTYRS’ MEMORIAL TROPHY 2016

No match today Our Correspondent Kohima | October 4

NU Kohima Campus, Ziekezou SC, Vizheto FC, Nagaland Police (Blue) today registered win on day nine of the ongoing 17th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy here at the Kohima Local Ground.

In the first math of the day, NU Kohima Campus beat Dahou United by 2-0 to move on in the tournament’s 3rd round. Keyiculeung double strike in the 25th minute and 70th (injury time) minute guide his team to victory.

In the second match, Ziekezou SC beat Pfosemi FC via tiebreaker 4-2 after a 2-2 deadlock in the stipu-

lated 70 minutes of play.

In the third match, P. Vizheto FC trounced Tsosinyu FC 5-0.

A.Lalrintluanga of Vizheto FC became the 7th hat trick holder of the tournament. He scored in the 18th, 34th and 66th minute.

Kaqhevi(15) and Agangpu (12) added to the scoreboard in the 27th and 35th minute.

In the last match of

the day, Nagaland Police (Blue) blanked PK United FC Viswema 5-0. Nagaland Police (Blue) took an early lead when Ruokozhazo Keyho scored in the 2nd minute of play. Muluvotuo Rhakho and Insumanen Jamir increased the score tally with a goal each. Lamphong Aomeshu who added two more in the 28th and 60th minute sealed the

match.

Meanwhile, there will be no match on October 5 on account of AYO observance of "A moment of solidarity to enable our environment." To commemorate the day, the organizing committee of the tournament and ASU have called for a social work in the Local Ground vicinity from 10:00 AM onwards.

Nair in India squad after Dhawan ruled out

Karun Nair

kOLkAtA, OctOBer 4 (reUters): India opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the third test against New Zealand with a broken hand and replaced in the squad by the uncapped Karun Nair.

Dhawan had sustained a "minor fracture" on his left hand, the team said in a statement. His place in the team could go to Gautam Gambhir, who was drafted

into the squad for the first time in two years after opener Lokesh Rahul suffered a hamstring strain during the first test win in Kanpur.

The hosts completed a 178-run victory in Kolkata on Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

The third test is scheduled to start in Indore from Saturday but has been thrown into some confu-

sion by a local media report that the Indian board (BCCI) had cancelled the remainder of the tour due to financial problems.

The Indian Express newspaper quoted an unnamed BCCI official as saying the tour had been scrapped after banks moved to freeze the board's accounts amid a governance review by a courtappointed panel.

ISL: NE United beat FC Goa 2-0

gUwAhAtI, OctOBer 4 (AgencIes): NorthEast United FC registered their maiden win against FC Goa in front of almost 28,000 passionate supporters at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday evening. Goals in either half by Emiliano Alfaro was enough for Nelo Vingada’s men to make it two wins out of two.

The visitors started the game brightly and forced NorthEast United FC’s keeper Subrata Paul into a save in the seventh minute after Raju Gaikwad got ahead of his marker and headed an FC Goa corner by Trindade Goncalves goal-wards.

NorthEast responded with an attempt of their own four minutes later after a cross from the left found Katsumi Yusa unmarked at the far post. The Japanese midfielder composed himself before getting his shot away, however, Laxmikanth Kattimani was quick off his line to make the save.

The opening goal of the game came in the 20th minute after Kattimani made heavy weather of a back-pass from his skipper Lucio.

FC Goa’s shot-stopper hesitated after receiving the ball and kicked it straight into Alfaro, who gleefully bundled the ball into goal to make it 1-0 for the Highlanders.

Goa almost equalised in the 38th minute thanks to some brilliant work by Mandar Rao Dessai

on the left flank. The young winger bamboozled NorthEast’s defence and cut the ball back to Joffre, who struck a powerful shot straight at Paul in the Highlanders’ goal.

They had another chance a minute before half-time after a well worked free-kick was helped into the danger area by Lucio.

Goncalves’ attempt on goal from his captain’s lay-off though was a tame effort that Paul collected easily to help his side go in at the break with a 1-0 lead.

Both sides raised their game in the second half with the hosts looking to add to their lead, while the Gaurs went in search of an equalis-

er. Paul made a double save to deny the Gaurs twice in matter of seconds in the 58th minute. After a stunning save low to his right from Dessai, India’s Spiderman was at it again as he flew through the air to parry away an effort from range by Goncalves.

It proved to be vital four minutes later when a delightful touch

by Holicharan Narzary caught out Goa’s defence as Alfaro found himself through on goal with just Kattimani to beat. The Uruguayan striker made no mistake and put the ball though the keeper’s legs for his and NorthEast’s second of the night.

Substitute Reinaldo added more bite to Goa’s attack and had

a left-footed effort saved comfortably by Paul in the 74th minute.

Alfaro nearly had his hat-trick seven minutes later when NorthEast substitute Nicolas Velez was sent clear on goal.

The 26-year-old, however, unselfishly squared the ball to Alfaro, who was denied the first hat-trick of the season thanks to an exceptional block by Gaikwad on the goal-line. Goa could have pulled one back through another one of their substitutes, Julio Cesar. The Brazilian forward, however, failed to hit the target as NorthEast secured their second win and second clean sheet of the season.

MADrID, OctOBer 4 (IAns): The world's apex football body FIFA on Tuesday imposed a series of sanctions against 11 national federations for unsporting and discriminatory conduct by their fans during the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. The 11 national federations are Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, Canada, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Peru, Italy and Albania.

"Following match reports and additional evidence generated by the AntiDiscrimination Monitoring System, FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against associations of Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, Canada, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Peru, Italy and Albania," FIFA said in a statement.

Since Chile had committed another infringement during the probation period imposed in May 2016, a ban on playing at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos in Santiago for a further match will be applied, the world body added.

The stadium ban will be served at the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Chile and Venezuela on March 28 next year, reports Efe. Additionally, the Chilean FA was fined a total of almost 60,000 euros ($66,000) for the two cases.

Moreover, Honduras, Albania, El Salvador, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Paraguay, Argentina, Canada and Brazil were also fined for individual cases.

Maria Sharapova's doping ban reduced to 15 months by CAS

LAUsAnne, OctOBer 4 (IAns): The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday reduced Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova's two-year suspension over doping to 15 months.

She can return to the sport starting April 26 next year, President of the Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) Shamil Tarpishchev said, reports Tass.

"It is good that the suspension term has been reduced," Tarpishchev said.

"They (CAS) decided to uphold our appeal since Sharapova is a clean athlete." "It will depend completely on her whether she will be able to return to her previous level of playing," the RTF chief said.

"However, we want her to play for the national team and win the next Olympic Games."

Sharapova filed an appeal with the CAS on June 9 against the two-year suspension, which was imposed on June 8 by the International Tennis Federation's (ITF) tribunal over anti-doping violations. Due to the imposed ban, the former No.1 had to miss the 2016 Rio Olympics. In early March, Sharapova announced that her doping tests revealed the presence of performance enhancing drug Meldonium in the body system.

Following the announcement, she was provisionally suspended from all tennis-related activities.

Sharapova hoped ITF would draw conclusions following her suspension.

"I have taken responsi-

Mar 7, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Maria Sharapova speaks to the media announcing a failed drug test after the Australian Open during a press conference today at The LA Hotel Downtown. (USA TODAY Sports)

bility from the very beginning for not knowing that the over-the-counter supplement I had been taking for the last ten years was no longer allowed," a statement posted on her Facebook account said.

"But I also learned how much better other Federations were at notifying their athletes of the rule change, especially in Eastern Europe where Mildronate is commonly taken by millions of people."

"Now that this process is over, I hope the ITF and other relevant tennis anti-doping authorities will study what these other Federations did, so that no other tennis player will have to go through what I went through," Sharapova

added.

The drug Meldonium was included in the list of preparations banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) from January 1, 2016.

The presence of the Meldonium in the athlete's blood during and between competitions then became a violation of anti-doping rules. The substance belongs to S4 class on the WADA blacklist (hormones and metabolic modulators).

WADA announced on April 13 that the concentration of less than one microgram of Meldonium in the body system of an athlete, whose doping tests were conducted before March 1, was acceptable.

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