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In attempts to improve your character, know what is in your power and what is beyond it — Francis Thompson MAT presents 23rd edition of Mayangnokcha Awards

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By Sandemo Ngullie

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Municipal Affairs Dept notifies on election for local urban bodies KOHIMA, OCTOBER 7 (DIPR): The Municipal Affairs Department in a notification stated that in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 25(1) of the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001, the Government of Nagaland has directed that general elections to constitute the Municipal Councils and Town Councils in the State are held as per the Schedule to be notified by the State Election Commission, Nagaland. Further, reservation of seats for women, in accordance with Section 23 A (1) the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001 (Amended), will be effected for the ensuing General Elections to the Municipalities. The details will be notified in due course.

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in boost for faltering process, cBi inquiry a necessity for santos wins nobel Peace Prize impartial investigation: ntc

OSLO, OCTOBER 7 (REUTERS): Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos won the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for his efforts to end a 52-yearold war with Marxist rebels, a surprise choice and a show of support after Colombians rejected a peace accord last Sunday.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee said Santos had brought one of the longest civil wars in modern history significantly closer to a peaceful solution, but there was still a danger the peace process could collapse.

The award excluded FARC guerrilla leader Rodrigo Londono, better known by his nom de guerre Timochenko, who signed the peace accord with Santos in Cartagena on Sept. 26.

Santos has promised to revive the plan even though Colombians narrowly rejected it in a referendum on Sunday. Many voters believed it was too lenient on the FARC guerrillas.

“There is a real danger that the peace process will come to a halt and that civil war will flare up again. This makes it even more important that the parties, headed by President Santos and FARC guerrilla leader Rodrigo Londoño, continue to respect the ceasefire,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.

“The fact that a majority of the voters said “No” to the

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos (L) and FARC rebel leader Rodrigo Londono (R), better known as Timochenko, shake hands after signing an accord in Cartagena, Colombia September 26. (REUTERS File Photo)

peace accord does not necessarily mean that the peace process is dead,” it said.

More than 220,000 people have died on the battlefield or in massacres during the struggle between leftist guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries and government troops. Millions have been displaced and many beg on the streets of the capital, while economic potential has been held up in the mostly rural nation.

The committee quoted Santos as saying the award would help further the peace process. “He was overwhelmed. He was very

grateful. He said it was of invaluable importance to further the peace process in Colombia,” committee secretary Olav Njoelstad told Norwegian state broadcaster NRK after having spoken to him by phone. Asked why Londono was left out, committee leader Kaci Kullmann Five said Santos had been central to the process.

“President Santos has been taking the very first and historic initiative.

There have been other tries, but this time he went all-in as leader of the government with a strong will

to reach a result. That’s why we have put the emphasis on president.”

She declined to elaborate on Londono’s role.

The rebel leader’s initial reaction indicated no disappointment that he had been left out. “The only prize to which we aspire is that of peace with social justice for a Colombia without paramilitarism, without retaliation nor lies,” he wrote on his Twitter account.

Santos is the first Latin American to receive the peace prize since indigenous rights campaigner Rigoberta Menchu of Guatemala won in 1992, and is the second Colombian laureate after writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, who won the literature prize in 1982.

The scion of one of Colombia’s most prosperous families, Santos was not thought likely to spearhead a peace process with FARC (the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia). But though he had served as defence minister under hardline ex-president Alvaro Uribe, when the FARC were weakened by a U.S.backed offensive, Santos used his two terms in office to open negotiations with rebel leadership at fouryear-long talks.

The Nobel Peace Prize, worth 8 million Swedish crowns ($930,000), will be presented in Oslo on December 10.

ENPO tells state govt to resolve NSEE reservation issue

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 7 (MExN): Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) on Friday said the student community of the six tribes of Eastern Nagaland namely, Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Sangtam and Yimchunger be given their due share to participate as professionals in the governing system of the state and for the welfare of public.

Taking serious note of the ongoing development between the Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) and the Technical Education department, the ENPO had sought the intervention of the State Government to resolve the matter without further

delay.

A press note from ENPO president Khoiwang Konyak and general secretary Manlang Phom, maintained that the aggrieved students had the legitimate right in demanding a fair share of equation as their due and legitimate privilege.

“Government policies in this regard appear to be flawed in denying, overlooking and abusing the rights of the students by the concerned department,” the ENPO stated.

While pointing out that it is only fair to mention that the denial of the aspiring and rightful students must be redressed and availed thereof, the ENPO has cau-

tioned the establishment and the State Government “in good faith to avoid mishandling of the issue in the larger interest of all concerned.”

ENCSU suspends agitation

Meanwhile, the ENCSU has temporarily suspended its 3rd phase agitation after it held a consultative meeting with the apex organizations of Eastern Nagaland namely- ENPO, ENWO, ENSF and its federating units.

According to a press statement from ENCSU, the agitation has been put on hold keeping in view of the closure of the government offices from October 8-11 on

account of government holiday.

It however cautioned the government that the suspension of the agitation is “not a consideration, rather a time given for response to take action of deliverance.”

The ENCSU also reminded the government and concerned department that it is demanding “nothing less” and the department should not shy away from admitting their mistakes.

On Friday, the ENCSU shut down all government offices and restricted movement of government vehicles as part of their third phase 2nd agitation. The agitation was monitored by the ENPO, ENSF and ENWO, the release informed.

nagaland spelling Bee c’ship 2016 begins

63 participants vying for total prize money of Rs. 1.55 lakh

Change in participation standard

Organizing Committee Convenor, Vilekho Bio said the Fountain Club is contemplating a change in the participation standard from the next edition (6th edition). The change will result from Class VII to Class X against the present standard from Class VIII to XII.

Our Correspondent Kohima | October 7

The Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship with total prize money of Rs. 1.55 lakh, has since 2012 been making its mark and contributing towards the development of students in the state.

This year, the 5th edition under the Fountain Club Kohima in partnership with State Council Educational Research & Training (SCERT), Nagaland got underway here today at Capital Convention Centre with 63 vibrant and enthusiastic competitors from Kohima, Dimapur and Peren districts.

Out of 63 participants, 34 are boys while 29 are girls from 37 educational institutions. The grand finale is scheduled on October 8.

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Spelling bee contest enhances memory power

SCERT Director, Khrietuo Mezhiir in his keynote address at the inaugural function said the spelling bee contest has generated awareness on importance of having spelling bee events and many schools have started the same

Rs. 1.55 lakh awaits winners A participant on stage in the opening day of the Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship 2016 in Kohima. (Morung Photo)

across the state.

The contest helps the individuals to improve the usage of spelling and pronunciation. It enables the individuals to learn new words, how to spell correctly and also how to fit into sentences. It enhances memory power, build competitive spirit and confidence.

Nagaland can become educational hub

Gracing the inaugural function as the chief guest, Commissioner and Secretary for School Education & SCERT, FP Solo stressed on the need to encourage spelling bee events as well as debate and literary competitions in the educational institutions of the state.

He also felt that phonetic spo-

ken English and communication skills should be introduced in schools. Apart from learning word and spelling, he encouraged the students to refer dictionaries often as it features proper usage of pronunciation.

“We have built a strong foundation in English in the state,” he said adding that “our boys and girls speak English language much better than other states in the country and even other countries like China and South Korea.”

With such advantage and strength, he said, Nagaland can become an educational hub for neighboring countries like, Myanmar, Thailand, China, Korea etc.

He stated Nagaland can send English teachers in such countries.

In this 5th edition, 63 competitors are vying for total prize money of Rs. 1.55 lakh along with trophy and citation. The champion will fetch a cash prize of Rs. 60,000 sponsored by Er. Krosii Rhetso, Chief Engineer, R&B Nagaland while the 2nd, 3rd and 4th place winners will get Rs. 40,000, Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 15, 000 sponsored by Beizo M. Kuotsu, Controller & HoD, Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection; Kevipodi Sophie, DRDA (RD Department) and Vizo Zhasa, Manager NStCB Ltd main branch Kohima respectively. Quarter finalists will receive Rs. 5000 each sponsored by Atu Zumvii, SDPO Kohima.

Meanwhile, the closing function will take place on October 8 at 4:00 PM with Timikha Koza, President Tenyimi People’s Organization (TPO) as special guest.

List of participants advanced to Round of 32 on Page 4

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 7 (MExN): The Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) has resolved to extend all possible cooperation and support to the Co-ordination Committee on Fuel Adulteration (CCoFA) and said the demand for CBI inquiry in the alleged fuel adulteration racket was justified.

Stating this, NTC, media cell, in a press statement on Friday observed that the CBI inquiry becomes a necessity for an impartial investigation and to bring the case to a logical conclusion on time in the absence of “any creditable investigating agency” in the state to conduct impartial and independent investigation on such case of great public importance.

It alleged that the State Government, instead of protecting the interest of the public, has become the “major partner in exploiting the gullible public by depriving of its due share of benefits from Public Distribution System (PDS) and posing harm to public out of fuel adulteration.”

The NTC also lamented that the one and the only investigating agency, the State Vigilance Commission, have been “disrobed of all its powers by a Cabinet resolution since June 2016.”

“The State Government is therefore free to indulge in corruption of any magnitude without deterrent,” it alleged while questioning, “Therefore, what alternative is left to public for redress of its grievances if not demand justice from CBI’s involvement?”

The NTC also called upon all right thinking citizens to extend cooperation to CCoFA.

ACAUT on meter tampering at fuel outlet

ACAUT Nagaland on Friday said the fuel filling station at Sungkomen Ward, Mokokchung, which was sealed for meter tampering by the district administration and police on October 6, is just the tip of the iceberg. It also suspected that if the police and the administration probed deeper, the fuel outlet in question might be selling adulterated fuel as well.

According to Media Cell, ACAUT, the audacity to carry on with such illegal activities despite the recent exposure and awareness of fuel adulteration in Dimapur is an insult to the authorities and public of Nagaland.

It has therefore requested the concerned authorities to ensure that the actual owner of the fuel outlet is booked and stringent action taken after observing all the formalities such as sending the fuel samples for laboratory testing.

Also cautioning the authorities against sending the samples only to Guwahati, ACAUT said the same sample should also be send to other accredited labs in Hyderabad or elsewhere as a precautionary measure and the IOC officials summoned to the site for inspection and verification.

It also suggested that the SIT on fuel adulteration may also “kindly expand its scope of investigation beyond Dimapur and probe the fuel outlets at Zunheboto and Tuensang where the worst quality fuel is openly sold to the more than aware district authorities and the hapless public as well.”

Hindi teachers warns class boycott DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 7 (MExN): Going eight months without salary, the All Nagaland Aggrieved Hindi Teachers Association (ANAHTA) on Friday cautioned the State Government and concerned department that it would boycott classes if their pending salaries are not released.

Reminding Nagaland Government and the concerned department that “our duties are to teach the students and not to pursue

with the department for release of our salaries,” the ANAHTA in a press statement has demanded that all their pending salaries be released on or before October 17, 2016.

The Association also reminded that the Hindi teachers appointed under CSS are all regular State employees appointed through proper procedure of law.

“Therefore, just because we are paid under the CSS does not mean that we can be de-

prived of our monthly salary,” the press release stated.

Lamenting that the State Government had been giving step motherly treatment to Hindi teachers in the State, the Association has urged the concerned to stop this conduct immediately.

It also stated that releasing of one or two-month salary will not be sufficient and demanded that all their pending salaries are paid within the given timeframe.

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MAT presents 23rd edition NStCB Ltd ATM booth opens in Kohima of Mayangnokcha Awards ROLL OF HONOUR — MAT 2016 Awards

Mayangnokcha Award for Academic Excellence The Overall Topper: Phepon P Meya Edith Douglas Hr. Sec. School, Mokokchung MAT-NE Sun Award for the Subject Topper in English (North East Sun Magazine, New Delhi) Recipient: P. Tanghiu Khiamniungan Saint John’s School, Diphupar 'B' MAT-Rockdale Award for the Subject topper in Ao (MIL) (Rockdale Club, Mokokchung) Recipient: Alemzungba Jamir Edith Douglas Hr. Sec. School, Mokokchung MAT-YRSD Award for the Subject Topper in Social Sciences (Youth Resources & Sports Dept. Nagaland) Recipient: Alemzungba Jamir Edith Douglas Hr. Sec. School, Mokokchung MAT- TIR YIMYIM Award for the Subject Topper in Science (Tir Yimyim Daily, Dimapur) Recipient: Tongpangtangla Christian Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur Recipient of the 23rd edition of the Mayangnokcha Awards with members of Mayangnokcha Award Trust, special guest and others during the awards presentation ceremony for ‘Academic Excellence’ held on October 7 at Dimapur Mission Higher Secondary School. (Photo Courtesy: Tiya Jamir) Morung Express News Dimapur | October 7

The Mayangnokcha Award Trust (MAT) organised the 23rd edition of the Mayangnokcha Awards presentation ceremony for ‘Academic Excellence’ on October 7 at Dimapur Mission Higher Secondary School with Eshak Konyak, Parliamentary Secretary, Art and Culture as the special guest.

Mayangnokcha Award Trust is an attempt in honour of Mayangnokcha, “the educationist- who led his countrymen into the dawn of a new era of learning, knowledge and wisdom.”

The aims of the Mayangnokcha Award Trust (MAT) is to perpetuate the memory and works of late Mayangnokcha, and thereby inculcate the same sense of vision and destiny among our people in all spheres of profession; to give incentive to meritorious Naga students, and; to create a spirit of healthy competitiveness among students in the field of education.

Speaking at the event,

MAT- EFoM Award for the Subject Topper in Mathematics (Education Forum of Mokokchung) Recipient: Nüsavolü Nyekha Little Flower Hr. Sec. School, Kohima

‘Need to incorporate ‘quality education’ into education policy’

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uring the ceremony, Er Moa Aier, Trustee MAT while delivering the keynote address said that definition on ‘quality education’ must be first formulated, accepted and incorporated into a state education policy and only then, lay a roadmap towards achieving the same.

According to Aier, “excluding scholarships, spending by the State Government of on private schools which constitutes 73% (> 80% if other boards are included) of the total enrolled students for HSLC exams, and 86% of total qualified under NBSE HSLC during 2016, was less than Rs. 0.50 Cr i.e. practically ZERO% against the State budget of Rs. 13,000 cr plus.”

Aier lamented that “when such is Eshak narrated instances from his childhood and the struggles of attaining education in the absence of basic amenities and called the present time a better time for education. Encouraging the students to aspire to do something on their own behalf and not depend on the government for a job and criticized the attitude of the present employees in the state gov-

the status of enrollment, the school result and the nature of funding support (i.e. Government support) it is very difficult to understand what kind of ‘quality education’ that the policy makers have in mind and wishes to achieve.”

However, he said that “more objectively, quality education can be described by some of its attributes and products- Attributes in the form of the systems and parameters that are in place for delivery of education and products in the form of its graduates and their contribution and usefulness in society.”

Concerning the gap between higher secondary level and higher education, Aier pointed out that there is a mismatch on how students

ernment, Eshak said that there are people who have never even seen the places, they had been posted and teachers who never attend classes but keep proxies and are committing sins.

He encouraged the students to work hard, love person and be sincere and maintain the traditions and culture to become the next leader of Nagaland. Eshak called on the students to

are taught and expected to perform at higher secondary and at higher education. “Consequently, students struggle at the higher education sector leading to poorer outcomes. This needs to be bridged,” he added.

He also highlighted the School Assessment Programme during 2009-11 which was conducted by the MAT with the support of the State government.

The MAT submitted a detailed proposal during 2011 to the State government to institutionalize the School assessment and Accreditation Programme and to make it a state policy. “We believe that if this is implemented, the thirst and the cry for “quality education” in Nagaland can be addressed to be a very large extent,” Aier added.

become active members in building a good Naga society and urged the students to work harder and rededicate themselves as they step ahead to achieve their aims.

The master of ceremony was Merensola, Chaplain DMHSS, invocation was said by Rev Andre Semp, Director, Nagaland Missions Movement, ‘The Educationist’ was pre-

Kohima DC and others during the inauguration of NStCB Ltd ATM booth in Kohima on October 7. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent in financial literary. also encouraged the board Kohima | October 7

Nagaland State Co-operative Bank (NStCB) Ltd today opened ATM booth at its branch premises near taxi stand here. It was inaugurated by Kohima Deputy Commissioner Rovilatuo Mor. He congratulated the NStCB Ltd for opening its first ATM in Kohima district, adding that it has achieved a great landmark through it.

Emphasizing on the need of utilizing services of the bank in today’s modern economy, the DC said, since modern economy is dependent on bank for all economic activities, it is necessary to know and learn the rules and functions of the bank. He also suggested the bank to sensitize the public

Stating that NstCB Ltd is the only bank sponsored and financed by the Government of Nagaland, Mor asked the public to follow bank rules and give co-operation to the bank so that it will progress.

Aside from giving assistance to agri and allied activities in rural areas, he also encouraged the bank to focus on urban areas where the young educated unemployed youths can avail loans and assistance for entrepreneurial ventures.

NstCB Ltd vice chairman Kekhwengulo Lea in his speech congratulated the management for their sincere service for the benefit of the public.

He reminded that the bank gives special focus to uplift rural economy. He

of directors and management to give quality services to its valued customers.

NstCB Ltd, Kohima district board of director T. Aba-o Kire lauded the tremendous and progressive change of the bank in the past years and expressed gratefulness to the staff of the bank.

Kire stressed on the importance of bank in relation to the people and made an appeal to the government to continue to give priority and encouragement to the only local bank in Nagaland.

He also suggested some rules and changes to be made to accommodate the people living in urban areas so that educated youth can be financed by the bank in various entrepreneurial activities in form of loans.

sented by The Challengers of Discipleship Bible College, Dimapur with special number by students of DMHSS. Er. Seyiekhrietuo Solo also made a special appearance and address by the Parliamentary Secretary followed by presentation of awards. The ceremony came to a close with benediction by Rev Dr. Shiwoto Assumi, senior pastor, Rotomi Village elders presenting special number during the 10th SBAK, Nito Mount, Children Festival at Rotomi village on October 7. (Morung Photo) NCRC Purana Bazar.

KNP+ toy making training concludes Yaongyimchen Village Community Hall inaugurated AHoDs, HoDs and nodal officers Kohima, october 7 (mexN): Fiveday training on toy-making was conducted for KNP+ at the Conference Hall, District Industries Centre -Kohima from October 3 to 7.

The training was conducted under the personal initiation & support of I. Bendangliba, Director of Industries & Commerce, Nagaland and organized by Care Support Centre (CSC) under Vihaan Project.

The training was imparted by Lady Bug Toy Production Unit. Altogether, 15 participants attended the programme as trainees.

The inaugural programme was chaired

by B. Asangla, Functional Manager, DICKohima. A. Temjen Jamir, General Manager- DIC: Kohima, in his inaugural address welcomed all the participants and encouraged the group to make the most out of the 5 days.

The Director of Industries & Commerce, I Bendangliba, in his speech shared the objective of the training. Being the brains behind the programme, he assured the group of the little help he could render during the course.

Representatives from NSACS also attended the inaugural session with Tarep-

nokcha Jamir, Dy. Dir.-Mainstreaming NSACs updated the departmental activities carried out. The Managing Director, Lady Bug, Nancy highlighted the production unit along with the features and working system.

Vote of thanks was delivered by Rukuomenuo, Project Co-ordinator- CSC Kohima.

Hands-on training was given, with Lady Bug Toy Production Unit providing all necessary raw materials, technical support and related resources.

The training included 5 trainers. The training included knowledge on machinery and equipment required for the trade giving all necessary instructions for use and minor repairs. Toy-inverse: in which the trainees were made to open up dolls and then sew/stitch it back together. Stuffing and finishing was the next highlight of the training. Pattern-making/Paper-cutting for 3 items were intensely taught.

The 5-day training concluded with a brief interaction session attended by the General Manager, DIC-Kohima and his staff.

The trainers expressed satisfaction on the progress and performance of the participants. Lounyüle was awarded as the best trainee for her dedication throughout the course.

discusses on roles of SVEEP cell

Officials from DRDA Longleng with others during the inauguration of the Yaongyimchen Village Community Hall on October 7.

LoNgLeNg, october 7 (mexN): Yaongyimchen Village Community Hall constructed under BRGF & GIA 2010-14 was formally inaugurated by CI Meren, Project Director, DRDA Longleng on October 7.

The Project Director appreciated Yaongyimchen VDB for taking up such an innovative and challenging project with the limited fund provided by the itants of the village to out- department which can be siders who visit,” he said.

He said Shokhuvi Village was a thoroughfare for many people especially the Zeliang community and moKoKchuNg, octoappealed the villagers to let ber 7 (DiPr): As part of any outsiders pass through the Swachh Bharat Mission the village comfortably and (SBM) an awareness propeacefully. “We Nagas can- gramme cum social work not separate each other as was held at Mokokchung we are inter-related and we town where all the Governshould live in harmonious ment employees from all unity,” Kikheto added. departments participated Rev. Dr. Khehovi Shohe, on October 7.

Director, Sumi Baptist ConDuring a short provention said the dedicatory gramme held at Imlong prayer for the village gate. Place, Brand Ambassador Head GB, Shokhuvi SBM, Mokokchung, Suvillage, Ghotovi Zhimomi pongmeren mentioned extended gratitude to the his appreciation to Deputy chief guest for extending Commissioner Mokokcsupport to the village and hung, Sushil Kumar Patel gracing the occasion. West- IAS, for organizing the soern Sumi Hoho, President, cial work programme sayZheshito Swu, President, ing that such initiatives Sumi Officers’ Union Di- fulfill the aspirations of the mapur, Er. Ghukhuyi Zhi- people of Mokokchung. momi and a host of officers He further urged the citiand public leaders attend- zens of the town to take more ed the programme. responsibility in keeping the

Shokhuvi village gate inaugurated

a useful for multi-purpose towards all round development of the village.

The inaugural programme was attended by Village Council Members of Yaongyimchen, Alayong, Sanglu, Yachem and Noksosang villages. It was chaired by Hampom Phom while Longkang, GB welcomed the official guests and members present.

Short speeches were delivered by A. Ashau

Phom, BAPO (MGNREGA) RD Block, Longleng, Mokchet, Hd. Barick and Yongchet Phom. The programme concluded with special number by executive members of Yaongyimchen Students Union and a vote of thanks by S. Nungdang, VDB Secretary, Yaongyimchen.

This was stated in a press release issued by Yaongyimchen VDB Secretary, S. Nungdang Phom.

Kohima, october 7 (DiPr): The Election department in collaboration with the AHoDs, HoDs and nodal officers of different departments had an elaborate discussion on the roles of SVEEP cell on October 6 at Zonal Council hall.

Delivering the key note address, the CEO, Sanjay Kumar IAS said that the main objective of having SVEEP cell in every department was to collaborate all departments in the state since the election process involves not only the election department but also all the departments’ employees working under the state government.

He urged all the stakeholders to be a responsible citizen in keeping the electoral rolls corrected, updated thereby ensuring free and fair election as per the directives of the election commission.

He also said that it was the duties and responsibilities of the government employees particularly the AHoDs, HoDs and the Nodal officers to take care of the problems and grievances faced by the downtrodden and illiterate persons as far as election matters are concerned.

Stressing on the importance of election pledge, he asked the concerned officers to make sure that no double entries or multiple registration has been done in the electoral rolls. At the same time, he also asked the concerned officers to keep the electoral rolls updated in the form of addition or deletion. Also urging them to sensitize the general public on booth awareness participation and disseminate valuable information to the public at the right time.

Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Vekho Vero briefed the importance of SVEEP cell with a power point presentation while Joint CEO, Moa Aier chaired the programme.

Swachh Bharat Mission prog cum social work at Mkg

Y. Kikheto Sema IAS Secretary, Land Resources inaugurating the Shokhuvi village gate (Khagho) on October 7. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Dimapur | October 7

Shokhuvi village, one of the prominent villages in Aqahuto area under Dimapur district, on Friday inaugurated its village gate (Khagho) with Secretary, Land Resources, Y. Kikheto Sema

IAS as the chief guest.

In his speech, Kikheto emphasized on the huge significance of a gate as it is a point of entrance and exit of a village. “Normally we write ‘welcome’ on a gate and that welcome word should be exhibited in mannerisms by the inhab-

Swachh Bharat Mission Brand Ambassador Supongmeren Jamir and Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung Sushil Kumar Patel IAS led the cleanliness drive in Mokokchung town as part of the SBM Awareness Programme cum Social Work. All employees of the government departments in Mokokchung participated in the social work that was conducted in six different locations spread across the town on October 7. (Morung Photo)

town clean and said that people of Mokokchung need to gear up once again to maintain the tall image of being the cleanest town in the state.

Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung in his short speech maintained the Swachh Bharat is all about cleanliness. Therefore, he said that SBM begins with an individual and one’s home and surrounding. He further said that we need to go to another level to achieve the goal of SBM. The programme was chaired by EAC (Hq) R. Daniel Angami while Associate Pastor MTBA said the invocation. Social work was carried out in 6 locations of the town, namely Sewak gate, IMDH parking lot, MM shopping complex, Police point, Old Town Hall/vegetable market and Salangtem market.

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Border trade resumes at Moreh Town as Myanmar opens gate ImPHAl, OCTOBER 7 (IANS): Legal border trade between India and Myanmar resumed on Friday at Moreh in Manipur, after it was stopped on Monday in the wake of some violent incidents. The international gate at the border was closed on Monday morning and the Myanmarese officials at Namphalong did not permit any Indian to enter the marketing complex there. The step was taken as a precautionary measure as one person, hailing from Manipur, was shot and seriously injured in Namphalong on October 2, while on the same night, a powerful bomb exploded near Muslim Nagar in Manipur. Myanmar protested against these acts and decided to seal the international border till the persons responsible for the attacks were arrested, official sources at Moreh told IANS. From Friday morning, dozens of trucks, buses and private vehicles have been coming to Moreh from different parts of the northeast for a shopping binge.

Hailakandi foreigners' issue discussed HAIlAkANdI, OCTOBER 7 (PTI): A gamut of issues relating to the foreigners' issue in Hailakandi district of Assam was reviewed at a meeting convened by Deputy Commissioner Moloy Bora here today as a sequel to DCs and SPs' conference in Guwahati recently. Deputy Commissioner Bora called upon all the officials to see to it that the foreigners' issue vis-a-vis detection and initiation of action, including deletion of names from electoral rolls, is taken to its logical conclusion in the light of the importance and significance accorded by the present dispensation since day one. Bora underscored the need for evolving a foolproof mechanism involving better monitoring, coordination and accountability to address effectively the vexed foreigners' problem. Bora further drove home the message that no genuine Indian citizen must be subjected to any sort of harassment during the process of detection of foreigners.

AffIdAvIT Regd. No. 707

I, Mr. Razouvolhou Chakhesang S/o Thepfutou of Jalukie Town PO & PS Jalukie, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declared that: 1. That I am the deponent of this affidavit. 2.

That the name Razouvolhou Chakhesang and Razouvolhou is of same person. 3. I hereby declared that my correct name is Razouvolhou Chakhesang and shall be use for all official purposes in the future.

Deponent 1st Class Magistrate

AffIdAvIT Regd. No. 227

I, Mrs. Ipeuraile D/o Mr. Rangtalak of Jalukie Town PO & PS Jalukie, Peren Dist.

Nagaland hereby declared that: 1. That I am the deponent of this affidavit. 2. That the name Peuraile and Ipeuraile Zeliang is of same person.

3. I hereby declared that my correct name is Ipeuraile and shall be use for all official purposes in the future.

Deponent 1st Class Magistrate

Railways Ministry proposes B'desh has 'zero tolerance' for militants: Minister ‘Kaziranga Express’ for Assam Like the ‘Tiger Express' launched on World Environment Day, this train, too, will have semi-luxury coaches and a dining car GUWAHATI, OCTOBER 7 (PTI): There is a good news for those who are charmed by the northeast and want to explore its rich wildlife: The Ministry of Railways is working on a proposal to roll out a ‘Kaziranga Express’ for Assam.

Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain, who is an MP from Assam, mooted the proposal for a ‘Kaziranga Express’ on the lines of ‘Tiger Express’ which was launched in June this year for Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks in Madhya Pradesh, a Ministry official said.

The Kaziranga National Park is a World Heritage Site and is known to host 70 per cent of the world’s onehorned rhinoceroses. It is also home to a large number of tigers, elephants, wild water buffaloes and swamp deer.

Anurag Singh, MD, Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC), said, “At present, the project is at a very nascent stage. We are working on an itinerary.

We need to work on a model which we can sustain for a long time. Our report is likely to be finalised within this month.”

Besides Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary, Kamakhya temple, Manas National Park and tea gardens of Assam, a road trip to Shillong could be part of the itinerary, according to IRCTC, which will work along with ATDC to finalise the plan.

Tourists will be offered

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AIZAWl, OCTOBER 7 (PTI): Bangladesh Minister of State for Water Resources Muhammad Nazrul Islam today said his country has a "zero tolerance" policy for dealing with militants and does not allow its territory to be used for insurgent camps.

The Minister, who was here to attend a two-day international seminar, told PTI that the Sheikh Hasina government is taking serious steps against insurgents and terrorist groups that tried to use Bangladeshi territory as a "safe haven".

"Our forces have removed a number of insurgent camps from Bangladesh and leaders of the terrorist groups, including Assam's ULFA, were arrested and handed over to India," he said.

India and Bangladesh have agreed on issues like dealing with insurgents by signing an agreement for not allowing their territories for militant camps, he said.

"Information sharing is extremely important for dealing with the insurgent outfits operating in the border areas," he said.

A young one-horned rhino trying to rise above water on the National Highway from the flooded Islam said Bangladesh has trade links grassland in Kothari village near Kaziranga National Park in Nagaon district of Assam. (PTI Photo) to Tripura, Assam and Meghalaya, but Dhaka wants "better connectivity" which will facilitate business ties with other

NFR introduces DEMU train service in Assam districts

GUWAHATI, OCTOBER 7 (IANS): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is to introduce Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) train services on the Dibrugarh-TinsukiaLedo-Dangri section from October 8.

The DEMU is a special train and very beneficial for transportation of local passengers. It is being introduced for the first time in Assam and the whole of Northeast, said NFR Chief Public relation officer Pranav Jyoti Sharma on Friday. A multiple-unit train powered by on-board diesel engines, the DEMU requires no separate engine or locomotive, as they are incorporated into one of the carriages.

"A diesel engine powers an alternator and subsequently feeds the electric moa complete package, which will include rail journey, food, hotel, local commute, jungle safari, among others.

Like the ‘Tiger Express’ launched on World Environment Day, this train, too, will have semi-luxury coaches and a dining car.

ATDC’s focus on a “sustainable model” is significant in the context of poor occupancy seen by ‘Tiger Express’ earlier this year, which had to ply with a little over 20 passengers, resulting in huge financial losses.

A dedicated train for north-

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Date: 07.10.2016

This is to inform all the concerned bidders that the tender for Tyres and tubes invited vide tender Notice No.NRCM(S)74/2015 dated: 30.09.2016 will be of two bid system. Accordingly, the terms and conditions along with the revised format have been uploaded in the institute web site: www.nrcmithun.res.in which may be downloaded by the interested bidders.

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NAGALANd MULTISPECIALTY HEALTH & RESEARCH CENTRE

MIDLAND DIMAPUR PH: 9856006026/03862-248302/248295 VISITING DOCTOR FROM INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL GUWAHATI AVAILABLE FOR CONSULTATION ON 22ND OCT ’16 Dr. Neil Bardoloi MD DM (Cardiology)

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sWeepers (urGently needed) For Information Contact: 9856006023/9856006026 Government of naGaland

office of the deputy commissioner peren: naGaland OBJECTION NOTICE

Dated the Peren the 4th Oct. 2016

NO.PRN/JUD-5/SC/PT-I/2016/275 /Smti. Isieteile W/o Lt. Herahungbe has applied for issue of succession certificate in her name to draw family Pension/GIS/GPF/Leave encashment/ Bank Account etc.

Public are hereby invited to file claims/objections within 30 (thirty) days w.e.f. date of publication in local papers. If no objection is received from the public within the stipulated time, the succession certificate shall be issued in her name.

Sd/- (ZARENTHUNG EZUNG), Deputy Commissioner, Peren: Nagaland

AffIdAvIT Regd. No. 703

I have inadvertently entered my name and my father’s name in my bank account as KEKUNGTHINLIU D/o, HIAREUZINBE. I therefore declare before the court that my official name shall be KEKUNGTHINLIU HEGUI, D/o, HIAZEUZINBE as I have entered in my school documents. This clarification is required 1st Class Magistrate

AffIdAvIT Regd. No. 706

I, Mrs. Indeule W/o Nekho of Jalukie Town PO & PS Jalukie, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declared that: 1. That I am the deponent of this affidavit. 2. That the name Indeule and Indeule Chakre is of same person.

3. I hereby declared that my correct name is INDEULE and shall be use for all official purposes in the future.

Deponent 1st Class Magistrate

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a Word of appreciation to his excellency, the Governor of naGaland shri. p. B. acharya Association of Naga Literature Board Nagaland, Kohima, comprising of 13 literature Boards: Namely; i. Chang ii. Chokri iii. Khiamniungan iv. Kuki v. Kuzha vi. Konyak vii. Liangmai Viii. Phom ix. Pochury x.

Rengma xi. Sangtam xii. Yimchunger xiii. Zemi, has convey an appreciation note to his Excellency, the Governor of Nagaland Shri. P.B. Acharya for supporting an action plan for the development of languages of Nagaland through Central Institute of Indian Language (CIIL) Mysore.

With a firm desire to preserve and promote Mother Tongue, the Association appeals to Govt. of Nagaland to grant permission for Class IX & X which is a long felt need. Without given permission for Class IX & X our children cannot take another mother tongue in Class IX. Thus permission for Class IX & X is immediately required from the Government of Nagaland.

Sd/- Dr. Kafo President Association of Naga Literature Board, Nagaland

Sd/- Lienkhohao Chongloi Secy. Press & Information Association of Naga Literature Board, Nagaland

tors. Here every passenger-carrying coach has its own source of motive power fitted below the coach," said Sharma. This enables the DEMU train to have quick acceleration and retardation, making it ideal to ply as a shuttle between stations located at short distances. He said that the local passenger services are ideally suited for DEMU for its inherent advantages.

"As the DEMU train can ply in both directions, it does not require any cumbersome reversal at terminal stations. The coaches are also better adopted with more seating capacity. There will be total eight coaches in the DEMU train," Sharma said. A total of 12 DEMU trains will run daily on the stretch between Dibrugarh to Dangri section, he added.

east is in line with Prime Minister’s promise of reducing isolation of northeastern states through its pro-active ‘Act East Policy’.

Soon after taking charge as MoS, Gohain had told PTI, “I am from the northeast. These states are hilly

region. So, ensuring rail connectivity is a difficult task, but our government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to provide rail connectivity to all northeastern states by 2020 and we will work towards the goal.”

ANNOUNCEMENT

Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur will be organizing the 11th Annual Conference of Radiation Oncologist of India, North East Zonal Chapter on the 21st & 22nd October 2016. Renowned resource doctors from Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai, AIIMS New Delhi, Fortis New Delhi, Medanta Medcity New Delhi, Apollo Hospitals Kolkata and Bilaspur and all over the North-East will be participating. Doctors who want to participate in this conference are requested to register their names on or before the 15th October 2016 by email at nearoidimapur@gmail. com or by contacting Mr. LOKTINOBA @ 9089277223. Registration will be limited to first 60 doctors only. No registration will be entertained after 15th October. Registration fees will be ` 2000/- (Two Thousand) and can be paid in cash on the first day of the conference.

CME CREDIT HOURS will be allotted accordingly to all the participants. Details of the scientific program are posted on www. edenmedicalcentre.org and on the Facebook page Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur.

northeastern states, including Mizoram.

"Our Prime Minister wants maximum connectivity with our neighbours so that trade can benefit all countries concerned," he said. Connectivity through waterways to the region, he said, would boost trade of both the countries. Describing bilateral trade as "extremely imbalanced", Islam said trade volume worth around USD 7.5 billion was "hugely in favour of India, Bangladesh exports to India was around USD 900 million".

He said if the other northeastern states of India were as open to trade with Bangladesh as Tripura, there would be a "tremendous scope" for business in the region.

With Bangladesh engaging in mega projects, the neighbouring country requires huge amount of construction materials, industrial chemicals and fuel like natural gas, which could be easily imported from the northeastern region following improvement of connectivity, he said.

Similarly, the land-locked northeast region of India can have the shortest sea route through Chittagong port via the Brahmaputra, Barak and Karnaphuli after completion of the mega port projects being undertaken by Bangladesh, he said.

Little has changed for smaller states under Modi: Sikkim CM NEW dElHI, OCTOBER 7 (IANS): Despite SDF being an NDA government ally at the Centre, its leader and Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling said on Friday that not much has changed in terms of help to smaller states under the Modi government.

"Actually, in the last 15-20 years, there hasn't been much change," the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) leader Chamling told reporters here, adding the state is yet to get air and rail links.

"Roads are our only lifeline, but those are not good. In 2009, Mamata Banerjee as the Railway Minister laid a foundation stone for a rail link. We thought it was a big move. But not much has happened ever since. We are also awaiting an air link and the proposed airport is still under construction by the Airport Authority of India (AAI)," he said.

"Perhaps, the fact that we are a small

state is making things move at that pace," he said.

Asked whether he thought New Delhi's bureaucracy is creating hurdles in generous central help to Sikkim, he skirted a direct reply and said: "All are good, all Prime Ministers are good. I will say the present Prime Minister is better."

Chamling has been the Chief Minister of Sikkim since December 12, 1994, and has so far seen all regimes in Delhi under different Prime Ministers -- starting from P.V. Narasimha Rao to the incumbent Narendra Modi.

Chamling's SDF is now supporting National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, as it did the same with the erstwhile Manmohan Singh government. It also played supportive role in the Vajpayee government and the United Front regime before that.

Government of naGaland

directorate of laBour

new capital complex, naGaland: :Kohima NO.LBR/TECH-61/2013 //

CIRCULAR

Dated Kohima, the th Oct, 2016

As per report received from Election Commissioner of the Dimapur District Truck Drivers Welfare Trade Union (DDTDWTU), the following newly elected office bearers headed by President Shri. Kaiho H. Zhimomi have been elected for the tenure 2016-2019.

1. President :- Shri. Kaiho H. Zhimomi 2. Vice President :- (i) Shri. Atovi Swu (ii) Shri. Kuhoi Zhimomi 3. General Secretary :- Shri. Suren Atobo 4. Asst. Gen. Secretary :- Shri. Vijay 5. Finance Secretary :- Shri. Hekiye H 6. Treasurer :- Shri. A. Rahman 7. Information Secretary :- (i) Shri. Dipe Chakesang (ii) Shri. Nokul Mech (iii) Shri. Kelousetuo In this regard, any objection/ suggestion from any bonafide members of DDTDWTU against the declaration of the office bearers for the tenure 2016-19 may be submitted in written to the Registrar of Trade Unions, Nagaland Kohima within 7 (seven) days from the date of publication of this circular.

Sd/-(Er. L. NUNGSHIYANGER AIER) Labour Commissioner Cum Registrar of Trade Unions, Nagaland, Kohima.

Issued by: DIPR

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National Level monitoring Team comprising Ramashankar Shrivastava and manoj Swasti from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh is in kohima district to inspect the Centrally Sponsored Schemes implemented by the departments of Rural development, PhE, Social Welfare, PWd, and Land Resources from September 29 to October 4.

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Know better finance management and investment: DC Mokokchung

Promotion of pulses in Wokha district

Mokokchung, october 7 (DIPr): Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel has encouraged government employees to make the best use of their salaries by adopting better finance management and investment to ‘live a dignified life’ as well as to cope with unforeseen exigencies. Presenting a Power Point on Finance Management & Investment in the District Planning & Development Board meeting in the conference hall of district Planning Office

Wokha, october 7 (Mexn): Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Wokha, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland centre initiated an awareness programme on ‘Promotion of pulses in Wokha district’ under Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) at Lakhuti village under Baghty area on October 3 under the guidance of Dr. Santosh Kr. Baishya, Senior Scientist and Head, KVK Wokha.

Dr. Baishya pointed out the importance of the programme for the farmers of Wokha district. He cited that the objective of the programme was to create awareness among the farmers about cultivation of pulses like lentil, Rajma (Kholar), pea, black gram and green gram.

He also mentioned that farmers of the area can take up pulse cultivation immediately after maize and paddy harvesting to increase the cropping intensity. This intervention will not only increase the farm income but also enhance the nutritional level of farming community through consumption of pulses, he said. He further mentioned that for the first time KVK Wokha has initiated a series of programme for promotion of pulses in the district under TSP where KVK is providing quality seeds, fertilizer, and training on scientific package of practices for pulse cultivation.

Bendangla Imsong, Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Breeding) spoke at length about the scientific cultivation practice of lentil, rajma, green gram and black gram. She also explained about the importance of soil testing and soil health card for the improvement of productivity of crops.

A press release stated that altogether 52 farmers from Baghty area and 5 officials from KVK Wokha, Land Resource department and NGO attended the programme.

on October 7, Patel, who is also the Vice Chairman of the DPDB said, being salaried class fully depending on their salary, employees should have broad knowledge on proper management and investment of their salary keeping in mind ‘save first and spend later’. He particularly encouraged employees who are in the age between 25 to 35 years to adopt management and investment of their salaries at the earliest saying that it is the best time for them to broaden their investment in diver-

sified areas for their better future. He also cautioned employees to ‘avoid debt as much as possible’ and appealed to prepare for meeting the unforeseen events.

The DPDB members welcomed the DC for his personal interest to educate the employees on better management and investment.

During the meeting, Registration of Cure Foundation Society, change of Nomenclature of Government High School Mongsenyimti to Subongnuklu

Government High School, Missing Link Society Mokokchung and Scaffolding (An entrepreneur Support Group) were approved and decided to forward it to the government.

Dr. Sunep, Honorary Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Mokokchung Branch highlighted the activities of the Society since its formation in 1988 and its dream/ proposal to have a Multipurpose Red Cross Office Building preferably near the District Hospital premises.

5TH NAGALAND SPELLING BEE CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 (ROUND OF 32)

meluri Village health committee conducted Nutrition day at meluri Village on October 6. meluri Lady health Visitor (LhV) highlighted the importance of regular immunization and the necessity for maintaining nutrition diet to the Children especially to the (1-5) Years old and pregnant women. All together 42 children and 2 pregnant women attended the camp. All necessary immunization for the children and nutritional intake were provided for the day. meluri Block AShA Co-ordinator and 3 AShA workers of meluri village assisted the proceedings.

The Nagaland State disaster management Authority (NSdmA), home department in collaboration with the district disaster management Authority, Peren conducted Community First Responder (CFR) training in Jalukie Town from September 26 to 30. Altogether 28 participants from the subdivisions, namely Athibung, Nsong, Ngalwa, Tening, Jalukie and Peren sadar, attended the intensive training.

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Gender

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District

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Chungpongmar Longkumer

10

Male

St. Paul School, Phesama

Kohima

2

Visakhono Yakhro

9

Female

St. Paul School, Phesama

Kohima

3

Watiyangla Kichu

12

Female

Model Hr. Sec. School

Kohima

4

Shanchobemo Murry

11

Male

Model Hr. Sec. School

Kohima

5

Lamhen Kezevilie Hangsing

11

Male

Ruzhükhrie Govt. Hr. Sec. School

Kohima

6

Vetho Ringa

10

Male

Coraggio School

Kohima

8

Prithivi Raj Bhattacharaya

10

Male

Nagaland Adventist School

Dimapur

9

Alice R Marak

10

Female

Nagaland Adventist School

Dimapur

10

Dietholhou Savino

10

Male

G. Rio School

Kohima

15

Titoka H. Chishi

10

Male

Pilgrim School

Dimapur

16

Yaikomba Thingujam

8

Male

Holy Cross Hr. Sec. School

Dimapur

17

Akangsha Das

9

Female

Holy Cross Hr. Sec. School

Dimapur

18

Hukaho Aye

11

Male

Pranab Vidyapith Hr. Sec School

Dimapur

19

Keviseto S.A. Mekro

8

Male

Charles Dewitt King School

Kohima

20

Sedenguno Nagi

8

Female

Charles Dewitt King School

Kohima

24

Mahesh Pandey

9

Male

Christiana Memorial Hr. Sec. School

Dimapur

28

Aorenla Jamir

12

Female

Chirstain Hr. Sec. School

Dimapur

29

Dzüvingunuo Rino

11

Female

Greenwood School

Dimapur

31

Irene Thangkapzoi Renthlei

10

Female

Modern Academy

Kohima

32

Kuzoto Swuro

10

Male

Modern Academy

Kohima

35

zeba Rahman

12

Female

Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School

Dimapur

36

Janson Albi Scaria

8

Male

Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School

Dimapur

37

oliveka Achumi

9

Female

Stella Hr. Sec. School

Kohima

39

Thuisemla Shanglai

9

Female

Patkai Christain College

Dimapur

40

Achonakha Rainam

9

Female

Patkai Christain College

Dimapur

48

Imlikala Imchen

Female

Don Bosco Higher Secondary School

Kohima

50

Ivy Grace

12

Female

Modern College

Kohima

54

Saakshi Jain

9

Female

Don Bosco Higher Secondary School

Dimapur

55

Joy Sutradhar

10

Male

Ruzhükhrie Govt. Hr. Sec. School

Kohima

56

Roshmita Pradhan

11

Female

Govt. Hr. Sec. School

Peren

58

Ahmed Rayza Muhaimin

10

Male

Charity School

Kohima

59

Masum Jahmal Choudhury

8

Male

Charity School

Kohima

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CROSSWORD # 3737 The Christian School Pungro teaching faculties headed by headmaster visited some historical places at kolkata as a recreational trip from September 16 to 23 last. The trip enhanced the knowledge of many.

CRPF Recruitment 2016 CRPF invited eligible candidates for the recruitment rally for the recruitment to the post of Constable (General/ Tradesman); candidates must be domiciled in Bijapur, Dantewada, Sukma or Naraynapur. The candidates eligible for the post can walk in for the recruitment rally at the specified locations from october 14 to 20, 2016.

Important dates: Recruitment Rally Date: 14 october 2016 to 20 october 2016.

Vacancy details: • CT/GD – 639 Posts • CT/Bugler – 22 Posts • CT/Mochi – 03 Posts • CT/Mali – 01 Post • CT/Cook -27 Posts • CT/Water Carrier -17 • CT/Sasfai Karamchari – 17 Posts • CT/Barber – 08 Posts • CT/ Washerman -09 Posts Eligibility Criteria for Constable (general/ Tradesman) Posts Educational/Technical Qualification & Experience: Constable (General/ Tradesman): The candidate must have passed 10th/ matriculation examination or its equivalent from a Board recognized by the Central or State Govt.

Selection Process for Constable (general/ Tradesman) Posts Candidates will be selected on the basis Recruitment Rally. how to Apply for Constable (general/ Tradesman) Posts: Eligible candidates can walk in for the recruitment rally to be held at Bijapur, Dantewada, Sukma and Naraynapur from october 14 to 20, 2016.

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NAGALAND

‘Enquiry into the status of women ‘JV Maytas-Gayatri did not abandon 2-lane project’ in Nagaland’ - NEN research report Our Correspondent Kohima | October 7

The North East Network (NEN) has completed an action research on ‘Enquiry into the status of women in Nagaland’ in three districts of Kohima, Phek and Kiphire and launched its report today here at East Gate Hotel.

NEN carried out the research between January 2014–March 2016, to make an enquiry into the status of women in diverse sociocultural contexts in rural Nagaland, to create a valid evidence of the main issues of gender discrimination/ violence faced by women in the personal and public spheres, and to advocate for policy change and future interventions, so as to

improve the lives of women and community at large.

‘Enquiry into the status of Women in Nagaland’ is a study done by a young team from NEN, keeping in view the state’s diverse socio-cultural context, stated NEN Executive Director Monisha Behal in the Preface of the research report.

Empirical work was done in the three districts of Nagaland, covering six villages.

The study is divided into seven chapters, the first one being that of childbirth, nutrition, and health of children and women. This chapter indicates differential treatment between the birth of infant boys and girls, which translates into normative practices in the life cycle of girls, that are

discriminatory, into their adulthood.

The remaining chapters depict the experiences of girls and women through their education, their work, their employment and, the barriers that they face in participating in the political process.

“The absence of women in the political process, the inability to articulate their needs to authorities is of serious concern to us because they are the ones who are intricately involved in agriculture work, livestock care, rural economy and of course, taking care of their families,” stated Behal.

Thus, it stated, denying their constitutional right to voice their opinion in the village and public matters is a wrong precedence

to the state like Nagaland, considered by many as ‘liberal’, even if couched by traditional norms.

“But far more importantly is what Naga women themselves feel about their difficult situation, examples of which are represented in the last three chapters. The experience in their married lives, access to land ownership or the lack of assets, relationships with their families and incidences of violence, faced by women, are reflected in these chapters,” the Preface stated.

It stated that NEN undertook the study to understand the gravity of the situation as NEN often experiences women sharing about the hard realities of their lives.

The concert held in aid of Patkai road construction on October 7 garnered an amazing support from students and well-wishers. Massive crowd filled the venue at Bundrock Chapel, Patkai Christian College, where Alobo Naga and the Band, The Gluttones, Pocket Toons, Slice of Heaven, Search and Found, Virie and Zaza, Tekhengulo and Nuvesalu performed. Patkai Road Project was initiated jointly by the Fingerprint, Alumni Association Patkai Christian College (AAPCC), Students’ Union Patkai Christian College (SUPCC), and Post Graduate Students’ Welfare Committee (PGSWC) in the month of July.

Meetings & AppointMents Zbto DPDB meeting postponed

Sand Stockists & Suppliers Union Dimapur (SSSUD) has informed all owners of sand carrier vehicles on NH-36 and NH-39 that there will be an emergency meeting on October 8, 10:00 am at the union’s office. A press release from SSSUD President, Viniho Shohe has requested all the owners to attend the meeting without fail. Absentees will be imposed a fine of Rs 5000/-, it warned.

Veterinary Colony Council, Dimapur informs Veterinary Colony Council has informed all the citizens and individuals having buildings for rent within the colony at Burma Camp, Dimapur to attend the general meeting scheduled on October 10, 10:00 am at Veterinary Council Hall. A press release from Veterinary Colony Council Chairman, D Yongnyak Konyak and General Secretary, S Tokiho Swu informed the persons concerned to submit the agendas before the meeting.

NGHSSEA annual conference on Oct 11 The Nagaland Government Higher Secondary School Employees Association (NGHSSEA) will hold its annual conference on October 11, 10:00 am at GHSS Nagarjan, Dimapur. It is mandatory for all the executive members, administrative officers (HSS), principals, vice principals, DDEOs and all PGTs to attend the programme, informed a press release from the association.

Kezocha police station inauguration Minister for Home Y. Patton will inaugurate the Kezocha Police Station under Kohima district on October 13 at 9:00 am. L.L. Doungel, IPS, DGP Nagaland, and NAPO and SAPO presidents will also speak on the occasion.

Durga Puja pandal near Head Post Office, Kohima. (Morung Photo)

KOhIMA, OCTOBER 7 (MExN): The five-day long Durga Puja, being celebrated by the Hindu community of Nagaland, begins tonight (October 7) throughout the state.

The Puja celebration will begin with Sasthi Puja this evening, followed by Mahasaptami tomorrow, Mahaashtami on Sunday, Mahanavami on Monday, and the Bijaya Dashami on Tuesday, when the celebration will culminate.

The President of the Durgabari of Kohima, Subhash Bhattacharjee and General Secretary, N.C. Tiwari, in a release, have invited all well wishers to come to visit the Durgabari and informed that there

Durga Puja, Dussehra in Kma KOhIMA, OCTOBER 7 (MExN): The Hindu community in Kohima will celebrate Durga Puja and also Dussehra at the Assam Rifles ground. The Durga Puja celebration will be as per the auspicious schedule given by the committees, stated a press release

24 years later, army officer’s remains to be exhumed DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 7 (MExN): After a period of over 24 years, the remains of Second Lieutenant ET Joseph, who was killed in an ambush on June 12, 1992 while moving from Chakabama to Jessami as part of a convoy, will be exhumed on October 10 at Chakabama in Nagaland.

A press release from PRO (Defence), Col C Konwer informed that due to situational constraints in those days, Second Lieutenant Joseph was laid to rest at Chakabama. His father, Subedar Major AT Joseph, who was

will be cultural programme for all communities in the Puja pandals.

The release also informed that the Kohima Durgabari Cultural Welfare Unit has also been formed under the initiative of Sudipta Kumar Dey. It has regularly organized programmes providing knowledge on physical, ideological and emotional health care, including the herbal health care through medicinal plants, by purging food, water air, for the better health of all.

Official sources said that there are over 14 Durga Puja pandals in and around Kohima this year, where Durga Puja will be performed till Tuesday.

then posted in Shillong, was the only member from the family who could attend the funeral. 24 years have elapsed since then, but neither Second Lieutenant Joseph’s mother nor his two sisters have been able to visit his grave, the release said.

On September 9, Second Lieutenant ET Joseph’s father, mother and both his sisters will be reaching Nagaland. The family will relocate the mortal remains of their son/brother from Chakabama to Kottayam in Kerala. They will leave Nagaland on October 12.

from Dussehra Organizing Committee, Kohima.

The Dussehra festival to be celebrated alongside will involve burning of effigy of Ravana at 6:00 pm, it added. All Kohima residents have been invited to participate in the celebrations.

to recommence as soon as the matter is dispensed by the SC and once the revised estimates are approved by the MORTH, the press release pointed out.

On the issue of 4 laning of NH-29, it stated that Gayatri won the national tender floated by NHIDCL for 15 kilometer stretch of the road, adding there is no issue of any “eyewash” by the company as they qualified technically and financially for the aforementioned road through open bidding basis.

In view of the above, the PWD (HN) has appealed to the NCSU to refrain from

unfounded charges and to also desist from making indirect intimidations to the company.

“The long-awaited 4 lane NH-29 will be the lifeline for the Naga people and will act as the most important link of Government of India’s Act East Policy. It is therefore important that all sections of the society understand the significance of this road and provide full cooperation to this national project so that the companies are able to complete the works on time without any interference,” the press release further maintained.

One arrested for molestation, attempted murder KOhIMA, OCTOBER 7 (MExN): Kohima Police arrested one person on charges of attempted murder and molestation on October 6. A press release from SDPO (South)/PRO, Kohima Police informed that the accused reportedly dragged the victim to an isolated place while she was returning home and tried to strangulate her.

“The girl started screaming for her life and on hearing her screaming, the public from the neighbourhood came to her rescue,” the PRO stated. The accused has been identified as Limhathung (20), presently residing at Kitsubozou colony, Kohima. The police registered a case vide North P.S Case No. 0074/2016 U/S 354 A (2)/307 IPC R/W 18

POCSO Act against him for conducting further investigation.

Meanwhile, on October 7, the Enforcement Officers and Flying Squad Officials of COPTA Kohima comprising of Police and Health and Family Welfare Department conducted surprise checking at the shops located near educational institutes within South Police Station jurisdiction.

Altogether, 33 shopkeepers were challaned and a sum of Rs. 6,600/- were imposed against them for selling tobacco products at the vicinity of the educational institutions, the release said. The tobacco products seized from their possession were forwarded to the court of CJM Kohima along The person arrested on charges of molestation and atwith a report, it added. tempted murder in Kohima on October 6.

Durga Puja greetings

SSSUD emergency meeting

Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation (DUCCF) will have its annual general meeting on October 10, 11:00 am at Duncan Council Hall, Dimapur.

Therefore, all colony chairmen have been requested to attend the meeting along with council secretary or a council member. Members were further reminded to bring the annual membership fee.

and Highways (MORTH).

Subsequently, following a PIL, the Guwahati High court directed the MORTH to reconsider the revised estimates and appointed a Court Commissioner to oversee the completion of works.

Consequently, the MORTH filed a review petition in the Guwahati High Court, which was dismissed. The MORTH has now filed a special leave petition in the Supreme Court (SC) and the matter is listed to be heard at the earliest.

The SARDP-Phase 1 works is therefore expected

Durga Puja celebration in Nagaland

The monthly Zunheboto DPDB meeting has been postponed to October 13, 11:00am at DC’s conference hall. All members have been asked to take note and attend the meeting.

DUCCF annual general meeting

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 7 (MExN): Department of Works & Housing, Government of Nagaland in a rejoinder to the Nagaland Contractors and Suppliers Union (NCSU) on Friday clarified that the JV MaytasGayatri (JV) did not abandon the two-lane projects after carrying out formation cutting under SARDPPhase 1, as alleged.

A press release from Commissioner & Secretary, I Himato Zhimomi maintained that the JV had to suspend the works as the revised estimates were not approved by the Ministry of Road Transport

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 7 (MExN): PB Acharya, Governor of Nagaland, and his wife Kavita Acharya have extended warm greetings to the people of Nagaland and the country on the occasion of Durga Puja and Dussehra. A press release from PRO, Raj Bhavan, Kohima stated that Durga Puja, the ceremonial worship of the mother goddess (Durga), is one of the most important festivals of India. Apart from being a religious festival for the Hindus, it is also an occasion for reunion and rejuvenation, and a celebration of traditional culture and customs, it said.

Meanwhile, Dussehra celebrates the Hindu god Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana and the triumph of good over evil. “The complete image of goddess Durga represents destruction of evil and protection of good and reflects the point that in order to become divine, one should keep one’s animal instincts under control. As the message of the festival signifies, let us all be in reverence and gratitude towards everything that matters in our lives which will lead us to success and victory,” Acharya said.

“Let the festivals of Durga Puja and Dussehra be celebrated in the true spirit of peace, joy and brotherhood,” the Governor wished.

Dimapur Bangali Samaj In a separate press note, Dimapur Bangali Samaj (DBS) wished all the devotees and believers a very happy Durga Puja and a festive Dussehra. “May goddess Maa Durga shower upon all her immense blessings and bring about peace prosperity and happiness in the lives of one and all,” wished DBS President, Kamla Kanta Paul. “May this triumph of good over the evil influences our lives and may we leave in harmony and peace through her blessings.”

Dimapur District Citizens Forum The Dimapur District Citizens Forum has wished a happy and joyous Durga Puja to the Hindu community of Dimapur. N. Joseph Lemtur, President, DDCF hoped that since Durga Puja symbolizes the victory of good over evil, this puja will make a new era of peace, unity and communal harmony. The Forum also extended any support to the Hindu community for the successful conduct of puja all over Dimapur.

Muslim Council Dimapur The Muslim Council Dimapur also extended Durga Puja greetings to all the Hindu “brothers and sisters” of Nagaland. Working President of MCD, Ahidur Rahman, on behalf of the community, hoped that this puja of Goddess Durga would bring about a new era of peace, prosperity and brotherhood among different sections of the society. “Also may the good prevail over the evil with the celebration of this puja,” he added. The MCD also wished all the different Durga Puja organizing committees of Dimapur a successful completion of the holy puja.

MEx FILE NIIT Dimapur closed from Oct 8-11 DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 7 (MExN): NIIT Dimapur center's classes will remain suspended from October 8 to 11 owing to Puja holidays. The centre will reopen on Wednesday, October 12. Informing this in a press release, Ajay Sethi on behalf of the institute wished all the citizens of Nagaland a very happy Durga Puja and Vijaya Dashmi. “May the goddess bring peace & prosperity in every citizen's life,” the release wished. Meanwhile, all interested candidates who need clarifications with regard to the lucky offer for free GNIIT course worth Rs.1.72 lakh were asked to call Daniel Changkiri at 96121-71341.

Horticulture department informs KOhIMA, OCTOBER 7 (DIPR): The Directorate of Horticulture has informed that the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, GoI has issued Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting proposals from interested applicants to set up 100 integrated Cold Chain Projects with last date of receipt of proposal being October 17.

Interested entrepreneurs may contact the Directorate of Horticulture, GoN or can access the website of the Ministry, www.mofpi.nic.in for terms and conditions.

Khiamniungans in Myanmar celebrate Tsokum KhAMTI, OCTOBER 7 (MExN): Khiamniungan Nagas in Myanmar celebrated Tsokum festival on October 5 at Zephyugone Zingkaling, Khamti, Myanmar.

Around 300 delegates from Kachin, Chin, and Shan, besides all the 7 Naga tribes of Myanmar and from Lamkang and Maring from Tamu took part in the celebration, informed a press release. Rev. Dr. Sein Maun, Convener, Steering Committee, Naga Public Organisation and U Aung Thut, President, NLTC and U Hla Tun, former MP spoke on the occasion. Tsokum is week-long festival celebrated by the Khiamniungan to mark the pre-harvest and to seek abundant blessings from God.

Scholarship deadline for people with disabilities KOhIMA, OCTOBER 7 (MExN): The Directorate of Social Welfare, Nagaland today informed all students with disabilities and institutions dealing with persons with disabilities that the last date of registration for scholarship on National Scholarship portal 2.0 has been extended to October 31, 2016. A press release received here stated that Aadhaar number has been made mandatory for availing the benefit of the scholarship scheme. All applicants have been asked to link their Aadhaar number with bank account. For details, visit www.nsp.gov.in.

Fire razes two houses in Tuensang; unions appeal for relief TUENsANg, OCTOBER 7 (MExN): Two houses were burnt down by a fire suspected to have been caused by electric short circuit around 11:00 am on October 6 at Saksi NAP Sector (13th Ward), Tuensang Town, according to a press release.

The fire, which lasted for nearly an hour, completely destroyed all the properties, documents and belongings of all the four families residing in the houses, but there is no casualty, said the release issued by Chang Union (CU) vice president, H. Wongto

People clean up the remnants of the houses burnt down at Saksi NAP Sector (13th Ward), Tuensang Town on October 6.

Chang and Chang Stu- NAP Sector (13thWard). pealed to the District Disasdents’ Union (CSU) presiThe CU and CSU of ter Management authority, dent, Nato Y. Chang of Saksi Saksi NAP Sector have ap- Tuensang to provide im-

mediate disaster relief to the affected families.

Meanwhile, the two unions lauded the Fire Service Tuensang and Police personnel for their timely intervention and necessary steps initiated through their ends. They also thanked the administrator TTC and 3rd Bn. NAP Tuensang for providing vehicle services and manpower in clearing up the remnants and further acknowledged the general public and well wishers for rendering their services in times of crisis towards the affected families, physically and financially.

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The Power of Giving: A Healthier & Happier Life Neuroscience says giving can make you healthier and happier. Here's how to start doing it right now Sara Adhikari

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he other day I was in a giving quandary-a situation many will relate to.

It was an after-dinner outing with friends, sitting in a car like many other groups, in front of a famous dessert cafe in Bengaluru. The norm is that the waiters come to you, take your order, you eat your chosen guilty pleasure in the car, then pay for it and zoom off.

I was already ill at ease with a running engine and air conditioner, so I requested my friend to turn them off and we rolled our windows down.

But halfway through the first few mouthfuls, a lad, who looked about 10 or 12 years old, came to my window and said: 'Didi, I am hungry too.'

I froze. The mood in the car changed from convivial to uncomfortable and then confusion to panic.

Should I give him what I was eating? Buy him another one? Give him money? Request him to leave?

Should I assuage my conscience and the boy's need of the moment? Or should I firmly discourage begging and possibly child trafficking?

This kind of predicament is an everyday occurrence in India. While many are inured to it, oth-

ers want to address it by giving back-and in a way that will make a difference.

So, how do you go about it?

Donate during an event: For instance, you can take part in DaanUtsav, India's weeklong philanthropy festival that starts on Gandhi Jayanti, 2 October. An annual celebration of giving in which 60 lakh people are expected to participate this yearfrom all corners of India and different walks of life-it is a perfect starting point.

You can do anything-

Instant Makeover for Your Space

This festive season, give a new look to your home with just a few quick hacks!

A good scrub The easiest way to make your home feel fresh and clean is to do a top to bottom, empty-out-the-cabinetsstyle clean up. This is a good time to get rid of clutter: You'll see the sparkle after it's gone. If you don't have the time, book a home visit with a cleaning service. Services like Broomberg (Delhi/NCR), UrbanClap, Mr. Right and the app HouseJoy (all across India) can help you find professionals at competitive rates. There's nothing these guys can't buff up to a shine-kitchens, bathrooms, the interior and exterior of your home!

A new coat Don't have time for an inside-out paint job? Just refresh the exterior of your house in a new colour scheme.

Your home will get an instant makeover! You can give your rooms a new look with accent walls in vibrant patterns; or bring a hidden corner to light with wall stencils or textured paint. Also, explore the option of fun, colourful wallpapers for the children's space or living room for an instant facelift-you can use them on just one wall in a room too.

Bring in the green Potted plants and flowers add a layer of freshness and colour to any room. Put them on windowsills, on stair landings or next to doors. Don't have time for a landscaping job? Raid your local nursery for already blooming herbs and flowers, or fully-grown plants that are already potted and see your balcony or garden come alive.

Light 'em up Consider replacing the fluorescent lighting in your home to a softer, yellow hue. It brings warmth to a room and will give your house a more festive feel. Pedestal or overhead lamps, and strategically used small lighting fixtures-to bring focus to your artwork, any dark corners or stairwells-can completely change the personality of your space.

Fruit of the loom Replacing the curtains, linen and rugs in your house is low on effort but big on impact. It's a chance to introduce new colours and patterns into the room. For the festive season, bring out your silk curtains and cushion covers to give your house a plush upgrade. A wood polish and change of furniture upholstery to contemporary patterns or colours is another quick way of adding in new design elements.

Art for art's sake We have a ton of old photos sitting in our almirahs and many new ones in our smartphones. Pick out your favourite moments, frame them in different styles and hang them up on your new 'memory wall'. Whether it be traditional china, postcards, shot glasses-your favourite curios deserve to be displayed for the world to see, so bring them out! Hanging up new art pieces on the wall, like a big painting or a traditional weave, is another low-effort way of creating an interesting visual point in the room.

there is no blueprint, just so long as the main objective is to give for someone else's benefit.

So you could visit an old age home and give your company to the elderly, get fellow residents in your apartment block to pool in and treat the security staff to a special meal, or you can donate fruit and boiled eggs to a local children's charity. There are many other ideas on the DaanUtsav website (joyofgivingweek.org).

What is unique about the festival is that there is no organization behind it, it is run by a bunch of

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dedicated volunteers who evangelize the idea and enthuse people to take it up. Number one enthusiast Aarti Madhusudan, a DaanUtsav volunteer since it started in 2009, says: 'This festival has made it easier for people to find opportunities to give and removed inhibitions about various types of giving.

'For example, one year a man in a small town near Salem invited the rickshaw puller who had ferried his child to school for 10 years, and his family, for a meal during DaanUtsav. Then, chil-

hen it comes to music listening, we’ve come a long way. From queuing up in music stores to buy the latest albums from our favourite artistes to buying music online and the sneaky free MP3 downloader, music lovers have had no dearth in finding ways to listen to their music idols. And now, with the advent of the music streaming era, it is a Pandora’s Box that has burst open for music listeners with almost limitless access to millions of songs from across the world.

And while music streaming in India is still in its infancy, the reach of the platforms and the accessibility they provide has several possibilities. Here is the low down on what the music streaming scene is capable of.

Apart from doing away with the redundancy of former models of playing music, these facilities have ushered in the capacity for a music fan to be an intelligent music listener.

Gone are the days when you had to listen to only what the radio played or the DJ had to offer.

Today’s music listeners are mak-

dren in a camp of destitute, homeless people in Chennai said they would let their mums sleep in and relieve them of the daily chore of queuing for hours for potable water.'

DaanUtsav is full of such touching stories.

Donate to a cause meaningful to you: This is how I started after my husband fell ill with cancer and then succumbed to it.

Every year, for five years, I did a charity fun run to raise money for Cancer Research UK. But when I returned to India in 2012, I found there were so many orga-

nizations doing wonderful work across other equally urgent causes that nobody knew about. Questions like 'who do you give to and how?' prompted my idea ofsmallchange.ngo, a portal that showcases non-profits to promote giving in India.

There are many other India-based fundraising websites too, GiveIndia (www.giveindia.org) being the one that started the trend in India way back in 2000. In fact, online giving is the easiest and most transparent way to make a donation as long as you have identified the cause and the NGO you would like to give to.

Former CEO of GiveIndia, Dhaval Udani, who has recently founded Danamojo, a payment gateway for NGOs, says:'In the last 20 years, more and more transactions are taking place online. With Danamojo, we wanted to enable individual giving, and make it easy for the younger generation who are doing everything online anyway.' So, giving is only a click away.

Volunteer your time or skills: Giving in kind can be more satisfying than giving in cash. In fact, recent research by Wharton professor Cassie Mogilner shows that those who

volunteer their time feel more 'time-affluent' in the same way as those who donate money feel more wealthy.

And this is applicable across various kinds of volunteering: Give your skills and you acquire other talents, offer physical labour-to clean a beach of litter, for example-and you get fitter, and volunteer your experience and you become richer with new ones.

Search online and you will find many volunteerdriven initiatives. There's Robin Hood Army, in a number of cities in India and now Pakistan and Bangladesh, which serves surplus food from restaurants to the less fortunate in the same locality; Let's Feed Bengaluru that delivers home-cooked food to needy children and the elderly in the city; Bhumi, one of India's largest youth volunteer organizations, helps bridge the education gap between the haves and have-nots.

Or, you could start an initiative of your own!

Giving begins at home: Everyone deserves a decent wage, fair working hours, time off and a pension, including those employed as domestic workers. The govern- The author is the founder ment's recently launched trustee of Small Change Atal Pension Yojana for (www.smallchange.ngo)

Turn up the music Alan Moses Rodrick

ing informed choices on what to have on their playlist and who to lend their ears to.

On the flipside, cassettes and CDs have vanished from shelves, with MP3 and stereo players not far behind.

Even storage devices such as memory cards and pendrives are seeing the door, since everything is easily available online and there is no need to download or save on a device. What this, however, means is that you spend more time online.

The biggest progressive step music streaming platforms have ensured is attacking piracy. Timothy Joshua, a musician who also manages marketing of music online, says: “When you have access to unlimited songs at a very nominal subscription fee, there

is not a lot that can keep people from hooking up their devices to a streaming portal. Apart from access to the huge database, streaming sites also allow you to customise your playlists, download your favourites and, if you’re a musician, you can upload your songs for streaming as well. So, music lovers, not only get to fill up gaps in popular streaming services, you also get to put your own songs out there.”

The smartest thing to do before choosing which platform you want to pay for, is opt for the free trial to check if the platform gives you all your favourite songs and artistes. When it comes to music online, it is a chaotic mess of services, apps and websites – which is why streaming platforms allow you to filter what

the unorganized sector and Gift A Pension are two schemes you can look into. These will not only help your employee save for a dignified retirement, but your commitment to their well-being is a great incentive for them to remain loyal to you.

A large body of research has now established that altruism lies deep in the primitive human brain and we are hardwired to help one another. It has also been proved beyond doubt that giving is good for our health.

In a psychology journal, Emma Seppala, science director of Stanford University Centre for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, writes:'The reason a compassionate lifestyle leads to greater psychological well-being may be explained by the fact that the act of giving appears to be as pleasurable, if not more so, as the act of receiving … Giving to others even increases wellbeing above and beyond what we experience when we spend money on ourselves.' Now, armed with the why, who, how, what and where to give-experience the joy it brings.

you want to hear. James Prabhakar, an ardent Apple devotee, points out that with the launch of Apple Music, listening to his favourite songs while juggling with his car radio will now be a thing of the past.

“A very interesting feature in Apple Music is the Beats 1 Radio that replicates the FM radio vibe, albeit in an Internet radio format.

While it is yet to catch on, with access to the iTunes store with its catalogue of over 30 million songs, Apple Music becomes the streaming service of one of the most holistic music collections from around the world.

And while iOS users will be rewarded with Apple’s class-apart standards and Siri’s curation, the fact that the service is available across all platforms gives other

streaming services a run for their money.” However, while platforms like Spotify, SoundCloud, Jango, Apple Music and the more recent Google Play Music offer a plethora of international music choices, a range of services like Wynk, Gaana, Saavn, Rdio, Guvera Music and Hungama also combine a regional touch, giving us Indians a lot of reason to cheer. These services throw in a library of filmi, local and regional content that is a boost to the Indian music industry. Singer-songwriter Sally Debra, who does many Hindi covers, says: “There’s so much scope for new material for me to cover. And being a musician, music streaming services help me stay updated on the latest from our music industry.

There are a lot of pros and barely any cons.”

The contenders are heavyweights and there is no sure winner in this battle of beats, but what can be a clear verdict is that the future of music listening is online. So what are you waiting for, plug in your headphones, set up your playlists and groove away.

Western Fashion Is Turning the World's Offices Into Freezers

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n the beginning, in offices, there were men in suits. And ties and calf-length dress socks and shirts buttoned all the way up top. In other words, men perfectly comfortable with having the air conditioning on full blast. And so, as anyone who has suffered in frigid offices can attest, that became the standard in office buildings.

In the academic world of “thermal-comfort” research, men in suits became the standard, too. The mathematical models for thermal comfort assumed as much.

As more women entered the workforce, researchers caught up to study women’s clothing. But in recent years, an even bigger change is afoot: Thermal comfort research is shifting to the developing world. And western clothing is no longer the only standard.

The problem is obvious by the numbers. Buildings already consume 40% of the world’s energy, and half of that goes into keeping them warm or cool. And western countries eat up the vast majority of that. “If the developing world follows U.S. traditional practice, it’s going to be energy-intensive,” says Edward Arens, who studies thermal comfort at

the University of California, Berkeley. (The world will install 700 million more AC units by 2030, if current trends continue.) In other words, if the hundreds of millions of people who currently live without indoor heat or air conditioning follow the west’s wasteful standards, Earth is boned.

So while “thermal comfort” sounds like a phrase you might find in a spa ad, the study of more energy-efficient ways to keep people cool in the summer and warm in the winter has huge implications for Earth’s future. And you could start by making thermal-comfort models reflect the world—the whole world—a little better.

That’s how, a few years ago, George Havenith, an environmental ergonomist at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom, found himself figuring out how to order custom-made clothes from Indonesia. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), which sets standards in the U.S. that influence the rest of the world, assigns articles of clothing an insulation value in units of “clo.”

A bra is 0.01 clo; a doublebreasted jacket is 0.44 clo.

The original list is, unsurprisingly, western-centric.

A few years ago, ASHRAE funded a project, led by Havenith, to assign insulation values to non-western clothing like saris, hijabs, and abayas.

A better understanding of how non-western clothing keeps people warm or cool could translate to energy savings: If a loose-fitting Indian outfit is cooler than a western men’s suit, buildings don’t need to be cooled to the same (very cold) western standard.

The first step was actually collecting all the clothes to study, so Havenith’s U.K. lab along with collaborators in Sweden and Hong Kong hit up all their contacts. The Swedish group found a shop in Sweden where they could order African clothing. A nearby city in the U.K. had a big Indian and Pakistani community, where the lab could shop for clothes from the subcontinent. And the Indonesian outfits they got get custom made in Indonesia; the western mannequins were too big to fit typical Indonesian sizes.

For several months—in three labs in the U.K., Sweden, and Hong Kong—researchers dressed and undressed special ther-

mal mannequins to test the warmness of different outfits. The mannequins looked a lot like ones you’d see in a department store, but their bodies hid complicated electrical wiring. Just as the human body burns calories to keep us at 98.6ºF, the mannequins draw electricity to maintain a certain temperature. The less insulation the clothes provide, the more electricity they use.

The mannequins also had to “sweat,” since that’s a major way humans lose heat. “We would wet the skin with a spray can and after an hour and a half, you have to undress it and rewet it,” says Havenith. Other models of

thermal mannequins have dozens of “sweat glands” controlled by a water pump.

Studying how well sweat evaporates off with these outfits is actually pretty key: Non-western clothing tends to be looser-fitting and more breathable.

In the end, the team came up with insulation values for 52 outfits in total, including ones that would be typical for a man in Ghana or a woman in Kuwait. The gallery of mannequin photos resembles a department store, if the department store were somehow awkwardly Epcot-themed. It’s not that every single outfit on the list necessarily represents typi-

cal office clothes in a given country-the qipao, a skintight silk gown, is not exactly the equivalent of business casual in China-but they do dramatically broaden the clothing models thermal comfort researchers can use. The developing world, long-neglected in thermal research, is finally gaining attention.

Thermal comfort researchers in India and China have started to integrate thenew insulation values into their research.

A man in a suit is no longer the default. And freezing offices will, hopefully, no longer be the default. For the Earth’s sake and ours.

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Morung Youth Express

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A modern-day Morung for each town

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haven’t given up on this theme. Because we definitely need it. The modern morung can be a place in a central location in each town. Its use would be much more embracing keeping in mind the changing needs of today’s world. In fact, each big neighbourhood or colony could have its own morung.

What would be the objective of the modern day morung? It would be multipurpose. That is not just obvious, but a necessity. The taboo of keeping women out of the traditional morung would no longer be in operation. As a matter of fact, it would become an active center for women and children and youth.

These are the activities we could have in a modern-day morung: 1. Storytelling sessions by elders of each tribe with translations into English.

2. Year round workshops on basket-making, weaving and all kinds of traditional crafts.

3. Quarterly lectures on customary laws of the Naga tribes and their application.

4. Bi-annual or quarterly book festivals.

5. Film and documentary festivals.

6. Themed food festivals.

7. Tailoring courses.

8. Knitting courses.

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Carpentry courses.

Radio presentation courses.

Television presenters’ courses.

Language improvement courses.

Basic gardening and basic cooking courses.

14. Folktale and folklore gathering courses.

15. Art and photography courses.

16. Entrepreneurship courses.

The list can go on and on because there is no end to what use the modern morung can be put to. I am looking at it as a center of inter-tribal communication where different tribe members can come and share their skills. For instance, one week could be assigned to the demonstration of Sumi cuisine by elderly Sumi women. Another week could be devoted to learning how to cook Khiamniungan food. The possibilities are endless. We are not too far away from the old way of life that a modern-day morung should seem such an alien concept.

The most important aspect is using the morung to bond old and young, and to create a wholesome center which the members will be taught to respect and protect. It should not be seen as a government owned project, because our history shows us that the idea of ‘public

property’ has not gone down well with us Nagas.

We have tended to abuse public property, and have had no qualms about stealing items that could be stolen, and vandalizing what is left.

The attitude that was taught to members of the Angami thehou which is the equivalent of the morung was to treat it as their own, taking care of the physical building by renovating it when the time came. They competed to bring firewood for the thehou so that the fire would always be fed. And young boys could not wait for the day to come when they would be initiated into the morung. Each generation taught the next generation how to care for their foremost cultural institution, and in that way they kept their customs alive, and helped the village to survive.

The modern morung could be a center where young people learn skills which they can use to earn a living. The healthy cultural practice of exchanges between different age-groups can be carried on for younger generations to emulate, while practical life lessons are imparted by native professionals. I can’t think of a better way for our society to use a beautiful cultural pattern and turn it to serve contemporary needs.

Artistic expressions would be a prominent part of the morung, both the folk and the modern, especially since most young Nagas are so talented at the creative arts. Ideally it would be an institution (for want of a better word) requiring minimum financing, yet its contribution to the mental, social, emotional and spiritual health of the community would be immeasurable.

The modern-day morung would make room to accommodate the elderly among us. We pride ourselves on a culture that does not need homes for the aged. But our elderly are confined to their homes when they are no longer seen as ‘useful.’

Our national treasures are not getting the opportunity to pass on their wealth to younger minds.

I can think of no better place than the modernday morung where their presences could be put to the noblest use.

This inspired thinking on a modern morung has come about due to the problem we regularly face when we want to plan an event. Getting a venue is so difficult, and the available halls are not only highly priced, they are quite hard to come by. I think it’s about time we make the modern-day morung a reality. Other cities have libraries or public spaces that the public can utilize. For Nagas a morung in the middle of a town should not be incongruous. So what about it?

Let’s spread the word!

How passive aggression hurts children Cindy Lamothe

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The Atlantic

ouples can communicate anger in all kinds of nonverbal ways: giving each other dirty looks or the silent treatment, for example. And while it’s widely understood that heated arguments and shouting matches in front of the kids are a bad idea, research suggests that, for kids, nonverbal conflict can be just as upsetting as verbal conflict.

“Children are like emotional geiger counters,” said E. Mark Cummings, a professor of psychology at the University of Notre Dame who has conducted extensive studies on the effects of marital discord on kids for more than 20 years. Children, he explained, are incredibly attuned to parents’ emotional communication with each other; they’re keenly aware that, for their parents, nonverbal expression is key to communicating feelings.

For many couples, holding onto a grudge— smoldering but not letting a disagreement erupt into a fighting match—may seem like the best way to deal with a conflict. But research shows this kind of discord can significantly interfere with a child’s behavior and sense of emotional security. When exposed to prolonged unresolved conflict, kids are more likely to get into fights with their peers at school and show signs of distress, anger, and hostility. They may also have trouble sleeping at night, which can undermine their academic performance. In fact, according to various studies that measured children’s emotional responses to interparental hostility, disengagement and uncooperative discord between couples has shown to increase a child’s risk of psychological problems, including depression, anxiety, social withdrawal, and aggression.

The findings also revealed that preschoolers coping with intense levels of family conflict struggled emotionally—so much so that they had physiological reactions such as elevated heart rate and blood pressure. Kids may also be forced to mediate and negotiate parental conflicts.

To analyze some of these effects, researchers for one of the studies collected data from 232 families, using several methods to examine how parental conflict affected children. They brought parents into the laboratory and recorded videotapes of them discussing difficult topics, subsequently showing the recordings to their children and noting their emotional responses. The evidence indicated that nonverbal hostility—like dirty looks, sulking, or refusing to answer one’s partner—was just as upsetting to kids as watching their parents verbally fight or lash out at each other. “It’s not a simple matter of what they see visibly—I think people underestimate the sensitivity of kids to their environments,” Cummings said.

In another experiment, parents were asked to maintain diaries at home in which they kept track of conflicts that happened both in front of their kids and behind closed doors. Children, the researchers concluded, understand when things are happening outside of their view. In other words, children are sophisticated analysts: They can tell whether parents are only pretending to resolve their problems as opposed to actually solving them. These fascinating studies raise questions about traditional

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Private taxis or daylight robbers Renjamo Odyuo: The private taxis plying from Naga Hospital clearly does not know the value of money. If they did, they wouldn't try to rip us of off our hard earned money.

I sat in this one taxi and asked if he would take me to PWD and the reply was 100 rupees. I tried to reason with him with the fare dictated by the concerned authorities. Everybody knows the town trip for a taxi in Kohima is 80 rupees. But he wouldn't take so I stepped out and asked the other drivers but they too wouldn't take me for 80 rupees. And the funny reason they gave was, they charge 80 till town and extra 20 from the town to PWD. I told them we are not going through town and would take the short cut which leads to the over bridge near Mezhur school but they still wouldn't take me so I went out of the hospital's compound, took a registered taxi and came home giving 80 rupees. So, basically the 20 rupees extra they charge is for the 100 something ft from the hospital to the main road. I don’t know how they charge for other colonies but this is clearly daylight robbery.

And this one time, the driver charged me extra because we were stuck in traffic. How ridiculous is that! I argued with everything I got but from my experience, these private taxis drivers from Naga Hospital do not acknowledge reason and are blinded by money trying to rip us off every goddamn chance they get.

I hope the concerned authorities look into it and stop these daylight robbers at the earliest.

Viba Solo: We have time and again requested colonies, wards, youth orgs., and residents to curb this illegal activity of encouraging PAPATS(Private Automobiles Plying As Taxis). Most colonies and wards have come to cooperate with us in due time, but there are some colonies which have dared us and have turned a deaf ear on our appeals. But to these wards and colonies also, we at ANTA, request them once again to please discourage and dishearten such activities. In due time we will act, come "Hell or High Water"!!!Thank you.

Atsung Imchen: ANTA, it’s time you take a step further and plug all this nonsense that keeps happening every now and then. This is not something new; it has been going on for so long. Taxi Drivers refusing to go, refusing to take the prescribed rates etc just shows how they take the association for granted. It would really help if a helpline number is mentioned in all the registered taxi for the customers to call if any driver is found going beyond the norms as set by the association, that will minimize incidents as this, but only when appropriate action follow after the complaint. Hornbill is approaching and you'll hear similar stories like this, hopefully you can come up with something.

Thejangukho Yalietsu: Such practices must be checked at all cost ... Somebody should approach the concerned authority for legal action as also, the ANTA for necessary rectification. Wouldn't it be better to help others than be cursed for some extra 20 INR? There won't be any blessings when we dupe people, in this case, sick patients and their immediate family members who may rather be frantic or even out of bounds in terms of cash sometime Kedosakho Leonard: The fare increase upto Rs 150 and 200 if it rains and becomes dark. Once I argued with a driver for charging me 150 because it was raining and it was dark. Drivers need to know that fare is fare if it rains or shine; dark or bright daylight. You earn as a driver but don't be over ambitious to become rich overnight. Otherwise you are no better than beggars.

To all the citizens of Kohima, never yield to such drivers be it local or nonlocal drivers!

Alemla Jamir: They charge us for the jam too. That’s so stupid. The passengers have nothing to do with the jam.

Avika V Jimo: Smart City tag. If ANTA or KMC are unable to discipline the local taxi under them then the district administration should take necessary measures - to the extent of cancelling their registration or impounding their vehicle.

Anung Walling: From Oking hospital parking to Heritage I was charged 100/- seriously I don't feel like hiring Naga drivers /Taxi... Don't get me wrong, but they charge even without second thinking. If you make them to wait a minute the fare is suddenly 150/160.... And we can't argue with it as "Ami Be Naga manuase" phew.... Gotta give what they ask.

parenting assumptions.

In their book Marital Conflict and Children, Cummings and the University of Rochester psychology professor Patrick T. Davies detail the many different kinds of harmful tactics couples use when they’re angry with one another which undermines the family’s stability. A partner who uses avoidance, for example, will walk away during an argument or “give in” while letting her anger simmer. These strategies can create a negative family environment that may end up having a cumulative effect on the child’s overall adjustment. The book makes a powerful case for rethinking parental tactics for managing anger: It’s not just about what parents say to each other verbally—it’s about how they react to one another on a daily basis.

It’s understandable that parents would only associate “marital discord” with hostile language and openly fighting in front of the kids, but according to Ramani Durvasula, a licensed clinical psychologist in California, “marital resentment creates a greater likelihood for a child to blame herself for the problems.”

She noted in an email that a child who witnesses this kind of behavior learns to repeat it in future relationships as she enters adolescence and adulthood. Durvasula’s observations echo another study from earlier this year, which found that when such conflicts occur in kindergarten, that child is also more likely to have coping difficulties into her teens. From the perspective of psychologists, there’s a whole cascade of psychological problems that can develop over time from ongoing exposure to unresolved discord, such as heightened emotional insecurity and maladjustment.

Still, some researchers have also concluded that children actually benefit from seeing parents deal with conflict—at least when it’s handled well through problem solving and compromise. Although conflict is necessary for healthy marital functioning, when it comes to their chil-

dren, the critical distinction is whether it’s constructive or destructive.

“People don’t handle things poorly on purpose,” Cummings said. “They think they’re doing the right thing, but there [are] actually ways to do it that can be good and not so good for their kids. ... The good news found over and over again in the research is that if partners work together toward a resolution and kids see that positive emotionality, it wipes away the negative impact.”

Of course, resolution alone can’t salvage every marriage, but there are resources available that can help couples better navigate their relationship and set a good example for their children. In the book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, for example, the authors, John F. Gottman and Nan Silver, note that couples who exercise emotional intelligence and embrace each other’s needs rather than constantly disagreeing with and resisting each other are far more likely to transmit this skill on to their kids. This factor, according to the book, also plays as an important predictor of a child’s success later in life: A child who is more in touch with feelings and is able to get along with others has a brighter future, whatever her academic IQ. Cummings and his team are currently developing an intervention program that can help teach parents how to handle discord better. In one of their more recent studies, published last year in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, the researchers found a cyclical educational program comprised of four sessions to be effective in improving conflict-resolution. The focus of the program is teaching parents to distinguish between constructive and destructive conflict and emphasizing the use of communication tactics to resolve disagreements.

“Resolution is like a wonder drug,” Cummings said. “Children don’t benefit from parents not saying what they feel when they clearly don’t feel good about something. Kids pick up on it, whether it’s in front of them or behind closed doors.”

Rongmei/Hoho/Senden imbroglio Bernard Amer: Some points which we need to analyze deeper in the present Rongmei/Hoho/Senden imbroglio.

1. If recognition of Rongmei tribe as an ingenious tribe impacts Naga’s of Nagaland adversely, why only 3 tribes (CNTC) fighting against it? Where is NTC? 2. Recognition of Rongmei tribe was done by NLA (GoN). Are we not supposed to train the gun towards the government? What good will it bring by dissociating from Naga Hoho (even if they had no objection initially)?

And for how long? Is it not a "penny wise, pound foolish"?

3. If dissociation of TSM and JSM from Ao Senden is bad, how come it is good for Ao Senden to dissociate from Naga Hoho?

4. Why did we keep silent 3 years back when it was declared officially? Is it something to do with the upcoming general election which is round the corner?

5. Which issue is more important for us? Naga national issue as a whole or inter-tribal, Indian sponsored elections?

Please ponder carefully and act. Be vigilant against short sided small time politicians and their divisive agendas.

Likao Odyuo: CNTC is protecting the integrity of the Nagas of Nagaland.

Naga issue is indeed fore and foremost but if m not wrong there are more than 40 Naga tribes including in India and Myanmar which whose problem will be solved after Naga gets sovereignty. So, I suggest for now please respect the Integrity and territory of Nagaland Nagas. Rongmei issue is already cleared by the election commission office that they never existed in the 1964 electoral roll.

Kuve Puro: The recognition of Rongmei tribe by NLA in 2012 was in pursuance of the cabinet decision only to recognize Rongmei as one of the Naga tribes. Moreover, the decision to recognize Rongmei Naga indigenous tribe of Nagaland was not made by proper consent from the Naga indigenous tribes of Nagaland. Therefore, Rongmei are already recognized as a tribe of Manipur besides not having any ancestral land in Nagaland. The recognition of Rongmei Naga indigenous tribe of Nagaland is not possible at this juncture without proper demarcation of boundary integration.

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INDIA

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

India to fully seal border with Pakistan: Rajnath Jaisalmer, OctO ber 7 (iaNs): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday asserted that India will completely seal its border with Pakistan by December 2018.

Talking to reporters here after a meeting to review the situation on the border in the wake of heightened tension with Pakistan, Rajnath Singh said the plan to seal the border will be implemented in a time-bound manner with the process being periodically monitored at multiple levels.

"The Home Ministry has set a target of fully sealing the Indo-Pakistan border by December 2018. To achieve this target, the action plan prepared is fully time bound and the implementation will be fully monitored periodically -- monthly and quarterly," Singh said. He said monitoring will be done at the level of Home Ministry as also at the level of state governments and the Border Security Force (BSF).

"We have given special emphasis on monitoring, because by December 2018, we want to achieve the target of fully sealing the Indo-Pakistan border," said Singh, adding that technological help will be taken to seal off the riverine sections of the border.

Chairing the meet where representatives of states of Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat and Jammu

US ReIteRateS KaShmIR a bIlateRal ISSUe WashiNgtON, OctOber 7 (iaNs): Amid the current tensions between India and Pakistan, the US has reiterated that Kashmir is a bilateral issue between the two South Asian nations. "...On the Kashmir issue, our position has not changed. We want this to be worked out between both sides, the issue of Kashmir," US State Department spokesperson John Kirby said in the daily press briefing here on Thursday.

"And generally, generally speaking, I mean, we obviously want to see the tensions that exist right now be brought down and for dialogue to take its place -- meaningful dialogue to try to address these issues bilaterally between the countries," he said.

The State Department's com& Kashmir were present, Rajnath Singh sought the active participation of the four bordering states to secure the international border with Pakistan by putting physical and nonphysical barriers. Rajnath Singh said a new concept, "Border Security Grid", would be put in place and the border states have given their suggestions on it.

"On that basis, we will give a final shape to this Border Security Grid and the central government will issue guidelines in this regard to the respective state governments," he added.

The meeting was attend-

ments came as India-Pakistan relations dipped to a new low in recent times with cross-border terror attacks and the Indian Army's surgical strikes at terror "launch pads" across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

Based on credible information, the Indian Army early on the intervening night of September 28-29 carried out surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the LoC in which "significant casualties have been caused to the terrorists and those who are trying to support them".

This came after the September 18 terror attack on an army camp in Uri town of Jammu and Kashmir which left 19 soldiers dead and a similar attack in Baramulla town in north Kashmir in which

ed by Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and Gujarat Home Minister Pradeepsinh Jadeja. Chief Secretaries of Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat and Jammu & Kashmir were also present.

The decision to seal border with Pakistan has come in the wake of heightened tension with Pakistan since the September 18 terror attack on an Indian Army camp at Uri in Jammu & Kashmir and the surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) by the army.

Rajnath Singh also said

a Border Security Force trooper was killed.

These attacks took place amid large-scale violence in Jammu and Kashmir in which around 90 lives have been lost following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani in a gunfight with security forces on July 8.

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, in his address at the UN General Assembly session last month, alleged that India was causing human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir.

But Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj effectively finished off the Pakistani rhetoric saying in her UN speech that Islamabad should stop state sponsorship of terrorism and human rights abuses on the people of Balochistan province in Pakistan.

that the states have been directed to take action on complaints by the BSF. "I have also urged the states that whenever the BSF lodges any complaints, they should be properly registered and investigated and chargesheet filed.

Whosoever found guilty should be punished, and the states have been asked to pay special attention to this aspect," he added.

Rajnath Singh also asked the home ministry, the BSF and the participating states for faster implementation of infrastructure projects, effective monitoring, intelligence sharing

India also pulled out of the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (Saarc) Summit that was scheduled to be held in Islamabad in November citing Pakistan's sponsorship of terrorism in the region.

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan too followed suit citing the same reason.

Pakistan went sabre-rattling with its Defence Minister Khwaja Asif saying that his country's "tactical devices (read nuclear) were not show pieces and would be used against India if its security was threatened".

In his briefing on Thursday, Kirby said: "We're confident that Pakistan has the security controls they need to have in place on their arsenal, and I'd let them speak to that more specifically".

and inter-agency cooperation in view of the prevailing security scenario in the country. He also invited the suggestions in this regard from the participants.

The home ministry also made a presentation in which the participants deliberated all the issues and gave their valuable suggestions.

Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju also shared his views on the management of border situation. It was resolved that the central and state governments will work together to resolve all problems at the earliest for effectively protecting the border.

While Raje raised issues regarding police modernisation, security in the hinterland and the peculiar problems due to sparsely populated desert area with shifting sand dunes, Badal drew attention to the problems of farmers having land across the border and the problems created by the smuggling of arms and drugs from Pakistan.

Jadeja stated that in the marshy areas of the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, where fencing is not possible, there is a need for improvement in the construction of roads and use of technology for surveillance.

Centre opposes triple talaq, polygamy among Muslims in SC

5 of family awarded death penalty for killing 4 people Jaipur, OctOber 7 (pti): A man and his four sons were awarded capital punishment today by a court in Pali district of Rajasthan for killing four persons, including three of a family, over a land dispute dating back to 2009. Additional District and Sessions Judge Sukesh Kumar Jain sentenced Shahabuddin, Shakur Khan, Kalu Khan, Usman Khan and Rahim Baksh -- all residents of Indrikon ki Dani in Pali district -- to death, after finding them guilty of attacking Sharif Mohammad, Babu Khan, Lal Mohammad and Shabir Mohammad with sharp weapons and sticks and then, killing them by pouring acid on them over a land dispute on July 19, 2009. The accused were found guilty under IPC sections 302 (murder) and 149 (unlawful assembly).

The judge also slapped a fine of Rs 20,000 on the accused.

Govt discontinues 7 interest free advances for employees NeW delhi, OctOber 7 (pti): Government has discontinued seven interest free advances, including those for purchase of bicycle and warm clothing, in pursuance of recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission. Finance Ministry said bicycle advance, festival advance and natural calamity advance have been abolished. Also, advance of pay on transfer, advance of leave salary, advance for law suits as well as for training in Hindi through correspondence course have been discontinued. All interest free advances stand discontinued with the exception of interest free advance for medical treatment, travelling allowance for family of deceased, travelling allowance on tour or transfer and leave travel concession (LTC), according to an office memorandum.

"The interest bearing advances relating to motor car advance and motorcycle/scooter/moped advance will stand discontinued," the Expenditure department said. However, government staffers will be entitled for advance to buy personal computer for up to Rs 50,000. This advance can be availed five times during the entire service period. The government has implemented a 2.57-time hike in basic salary for 1 crore government employees and pensioners as per the 7th Pay Commission recommendations. The pay hike has been made effective January 1, 2016. The Pay Commission had recommended abolition of all interest free advances, except four -- advances for medical treatment, travel allowance on tour/ transfer, travel for family of deceased employees and LTC.

NeW delhi, OctOber 7 (pti): For the first time in India's constitutional history, the Centre today opposed in the Supreme Court the practice of triple talaq, 'nikah halala' and polygamy among Muslims and favoured a relook on grounds like gender equality and secularism.

The Ministry of Law and Justice, in its affidavit, referred to constitutional principles like gender equality, secularism, international covenants etc to drive home the point that the practice of triple talaq and polygamy needed to be adjudicated upon afresh.

"The issue of validity of triple talaq, nikah halala and polygamy needs to be considered in the light of principles of gender justice and

the overriding principle of non-discrimination, dignity and equality," the affidavit said.

Responding to a batch of petitions including the one filed by Shayaro Bano challenging the validity of such practices among Muslims, the Centre first dealt with the right of gender equality under the Constitution.

"The fundamental question for determination by this court is whether, in a secular democracy, religion can be a reason to deny equal status and dignity available to women under the Constitution of India," it said. "Any practice by which women are left 'socially, financially or emotionally vulnerable' or subject

to the whims and caprice of menfolk is incompatible with the letter and spirit of Article 14 and 15 (Right to Equality) of the Constitution".

Linking the issue with the Right to Life and Personal Liberty, the Centre in its 29-page affidavit said "gender equality and the dignity of the women are non-negotiable, overarching constitutional value and can brook no compromise.

"These Rights are necessary in letter and in spirit not only to realise the aspirations of every individual woman who is an equal citizen of this country but also for the larger well-being of the society and progress of the nation, one half of which is made up by women".

Pak parliament resolution says Kashmir not an integral part of India islamabad, OctOber 7 (iaNs): The Pakistan Parliament on Friday passed a resolution expressing solidarity with Kashmiris, and stated that Jammu and Kashmir is not an integral part of India.

The resolution, tabled by Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz passed on the third day of the joint session of parliament, also termed as condemnable allegations by India regarding involvement of Pakistan in the September 18 attack on an Indian Army camp at Uri, in Kashmir.

It condemned "false Indian claims of carrying out a surgical strike" in Pakistan and added that Indian spy Kulbhushan Jhadav was involved in spreading terrorism in Balochistan. The resolution also urged the international community to carry out an independent investigation into "gross human rights violations" in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

It condemned the use of force by the Indian Army and called for the world community to take notice of the "plight of innocent Kashmiris", Geo News reported. It said that Pakistan is ready for talks with India over the Kashmir issue provided that it be solved according to the United Nations resolution and plebiscite be held in the state.

After passing the resolution, the opposition Pakistan People's Party leaders asked the government some tough question about its handling of the Kashmir issue. PPP Senator Sherry Rehman slammed Pakistan's foreign policy, asking: "Why are we not able to mount a serious, sustained, protracted defence of the federation of Pakistan?"

"Kashmir is one of the most important issues for us regarding our foreign policy... You cannot build your foreign policy through one speech," Rehman said, referring to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's UNGA speech.

Senior PPP leader Khursheed Shah said that it would have been better if the Prime Minister was also present during the session.

PPP leader Aitezaz Ahsan said that the day the Prime Minister utters Indian spy Khulbhushan Yadav's name from his mouth, he will donate Rs 50,000 to a trust for blind persons. The joint session was adjourned for an undeclared period. On Wednesday, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told the joint session of Parliament that the Kashmir "liberation struggle" has taken a new turn after the "martyrdom" of militant commander Burhan Wani.

SC order on liquor ban big relief for Bihar govt patNa, OctOber 7 (iaNs): As the Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Patna High Court order quashing the Bihar government's ban on liquor, the ruling JD-U, RJD and Congress alliance welcomed the "positive development". They said it is a major move towards ensuring prohibition in the state. The order comes as a huge relief to the state government, particularly CM Nitish Kumar, who has repeatedly said that he would not compromise over the liquor ban.

JD-U Spokesperson Neeraj Kumar said: "The apex court order is a big setback for the liquor lobby and all those against the total liquor ban in Bihar. It has vindicated our stand of total liquor ban in the state." The allies RJD and Congress also supported the Supreme Court order.

However, opposition BJP and its allies said they support the liquor ban, but are against the stringent Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 that came into force from October 2.

bangladesh wants to stop Indian cattle smuggling NeW delhi, OctOber 7 (iaNs): Bangladesh wants smuggling of Indian cattle to end as it leads to most killings on the India-Bangladesh border, the head of Dhaka's border guards has said. "Bangladesh does not want Indian cattle to be smuggled into our country," Major General Aziz Ahmed, the Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), said in an interview here.

"We want to get rid of cattle smuggling as most of the border killings take place because of this menace. Both the BGB and BSF (Border Security Force) want to stop it," Ahmed told IANS. Ahmed was here to take part in the 43rd Director General-level

border dialogue between India and Bangladesh from September 30 to October 4.

The BGB chief said the cattle smuggling was masterminded by individuals who lured poor people to commit the crime for monetary considerations. In the process, 92-95% of all killings on the winding India-Bangladesh border took place during clashes between the smugglers and the BSF, he said.

According to Indian government data, three BSF troops were killed between January 2015 and October 4 this year while trying to stop cattle smuggling from India to Bangladesh.

This year alone, 25 smugglers -- all Bangladeshis -- were killed.

Ahmed explained the problems on the ground that allowed the smuggling to go on and on.

"Only 79% of our border with India is covered by barbed fencing. The remaining is in the riverine belt where there is no fencing.

So, it is very difficult to stop cattle smuggling," Ahmed told IANS. India and Bangladesh share a 4,096 km often porous border.

Official data show that some 1,000 km of the border is a riverine belt while 148 villages lie in a narrow strip between the border fence and the international border. Another 137 villages are partially in Bangladesh.

Asked how the cattle is smuggled despite the fencing and deployment of border

guards, Ahmed said: "The smuggling is done in groups of several animals through the many rivers Bangladesh shares with India where there is no fencing. It is very difficult to stop it.

"Both BGB and BSF do regular patrolling in such areas but it is still our weak point. Violence occurs when the smugglers take on the BSF."Ahmed added: "Cattle smuggling is a big issue but the killing of our people is more serious. Despite good relations between BSF and BGB, such incidents create differences."

The Bangladesh border guards chief said the killings had come down in recent years but the numbers were still very high. Asked whether terrorist groups like Ja-

maat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) could take advantage of the border disguised as cattle smugglers, the BGB chief said: "No such incidents have been seen."

He added that both the BSF and BGB were working with mutual understanding, trust and confidence to solve border issues.

"All the complexities on the border possibly may not be resolved but we have all the good intention to sort out all these things and help each other."

Citing the Mexico-US border, Ahmed said: "It is the most protected border in the world, but there is still an infiltration problem. We (BSF and BGB) are making sincere efforts to stop infiltration and trans-border crime."

Diarrhoea, pneumonia kill Bihar children, but parents shun award-winning facilities Swagata Yadavar IndiaSpend and IANS

An ambitious $23-million (Rs 153.5 crore), awardwinning five-year-old programme funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to arrest childhood diarrhoea and pneumonia in Bihar -- a state with Indias sixth highest mortality rate of children under five -- has had little impact on disease prevalence or treatment, according to an evaluation by researchers from Duke and Stanford universities in the US and the University College of London.

The evaluation -- which the global advocacy running the programme says was incomplete -- indicates that parents in rural Bihar, a state with some of India's worst general health indicators, as IndiaSpend report-

ed in August 2015, would only pay for services unavailable locally, preferring to otherwise visit unqualified practitioners, perhaps not recognising that diarrhoea and pneumonia were life-threatening.

Less than 3% of children with diarrhoea and pneumonia visited medical professionals from the World Health Partners (WHP) Sky Programme, which trains thousands of informal health providers and connects them to patients by telemedicine to create a network of franchisees to more effectively treat diarrhoea and pneumonia, the leading killers of children under five in Bihar.

"There are a number of likely reasons why the programme failed to have an impact," said Manoj Mohanan, assistant pro-

fessor of public policy and economics at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy and co-author of the evaluation published in the October 2016 issue of Health Affairs, a global health-policy journal. "Most importantly, the business model was based on untested assumptions about demand -- not only practitioners' willingness to pay to join the network, but also the level of demand for care provided by members in the network."

WHP, an international health advocacy, responded that the evaluation was completed in December 2014, when the programme had completed only two of its five years. WHP Country Director Prachi Shukla said similar projects addressing tuberculosis, ante-natal care and family planning in

Rajasthan and Bihar were working successfully.

"The larger conclusion for us and for persons looking at ways of using technologies and management systems to deliver care to rural community is this: For curative services that are considered simple such as diarrhoea and pneumonia, the rural community is quite happy with what they get locally and are not willing to access from city doctors at higher prices.

But for some other services which the rural providers don't offer, the community is willing to pay more," Shukla told IndiaSpend over email.

Childhood diarrhoea and pneumonia are preventable and treatable, but they killed about 300,000 children under five in India in 2015, the world's

highest such death toll, according to this John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health report. Up to 10.7% of children in Bihar suffered from diarrhoea and 6.8% suffered from acute respiratory illnesses two weeks before the survey, according to data from the National Family Health Survey, 2015-16.

On its website, WHP said it had engaged 10,000 rural medical practitioners in the Sky programme and had treated 2.7 million children with diarrhoea and 4.1 million with pneumonia.

The programme got global recognition at the 2013 World Economic Forum and was given the Schwab Foundation Award, 2013, Skoll Award 2013, and 2015 Asian Award.

Less than one in four parents visited a medical

doctor The Health Affairs evaluation found that no more than 2.9 per cent of children with diarrhoea and 2.7 per cent of children with symptoms of pneumonia went to WHP Sky providers. About 40 per cent parents took children to informal providers; 37.7 per cent of children with diarrhoea and 42.7 per cent children with pneumonia were taken to MBBS doctors.

Others sought medical help from pharmacists (12.2 per cent for diarrhoea, eight per cent for pneumonia), government providers (3.6 per cent for diarrhoea, 4.4 per cent for pneumonia), AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) practitioners (3.3 per cent for diarrhoea, 1.9 per cent for

pneumonia) and auxiliary nurse midwifes (ANM)/ accredited social health activists (ASHA)/Anganwadi workers (AWW) (0.2 percent for diarrhoea, 0.2 per cent for pneumonia).

They also found there was "overall no significant" improvement in the children receiving care for either diarrhoea or pneumonia through the programme.

"Future efforts in social franchising that aim to deliver higher quality health care services might want to first rigorously test their assumptions about demand among potential franchisees, and the patients' willingness to pay for improvements in quality of services provided," Mohanan noted.

The Duke, Stanford and University College researchers collected data on

36,315 randomly selected children aged under five in 2011 and 31,635 children in 2014, before and after the programme was implemented. Researchers compared changes between 2011 and 2014 in 153 areas where the programme was implemented with changes in 207 similar areas where the programme was not implemented.

These findings are also relevant to the telemedicine market, expected to reach Rs 200 crore by 2020, according to a 2016 report by the Associated Chambers of Commerce of India. The government also launched the National Telemedicine Network in 2016 to provide healthcare to remote locations by upgrading government healthcare facilities nationwide.

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Hurricane Matthew batters Florida as it chugs up the coast

Destroyed houses are seen in a village after Hurricane Matthew passes Corail. REUTERS

ORLANDO, FLA./MIAMI, OctObeR 7 (ReuteRs): Hurricane Matthew, carrying winds of 120 miles per hour (195 kph), lashed Florida on Friday and cut power to hundreds of thousands of homes as it hugged the state’s Atlantic coast on a northward track after killing hundreds of people in Haiti.

Matthew, the first major

hurricane to threaten a direct hit on the United States in more than a decade, triggered mass evacuations along the coast from Florida through Georgia and into South Carolina and North Carolina.

At 8:00 a.m. EDT (1200 GMT), Matthew’s eye, or center, was 35 miles (55 km) east of Cape Canaveral, home to the country’s

Myanmar court jails Dutchman for 3 months for disrupting Buddhist sermon YANgON, OctObeR 3 (ReuteRs): A Myanmar court on Thursday sentenced a Dutch tourist to three months in prison and a fine after he unplugged a public address system that was relaying a Buddhist sermon, his lawyer said.

Klaas Haytema, 30, was arrested after he entered a community hall in the central city of Mandalay on Sept.

23 and disrupted a recitation by Buddhist laymen.

Haytema told a court hearing on Tuesday he was unaware a religious ceremony was in progress, but disconnected the hall’s loudspeakers because they were disturbing his sleep, said Hla Ko, a Myanmar lawyer who volunteered to represent the Dutchman.

Sermons broadcast through the night using loudspeakers are a common practice in the Southeast Asian country, where the vast majority of people are Buddhists.

A judge convicted Haytema of “causing disturbance to an assembly lawfully engaged in the performance of religious worship,” Hla Ko told Reuters.

“He was found guilty under Section 296 of the Penal Code and sentenced to three months in prison,” the lawyer said, adding that a fine of about $80 was also paid on Haytema’s behalf for breaching Myanmar’s rules on respecting its culture.

“I plan to lodge an appeal for him against the verdict,” Hla Ko added.

US watchdog questions money spent on Afghan ‘ghost’ soldiers KAbuL, OctObeR 7 (ReuteRs): A U.S. government watchdog is pressing the Pentagon to explain reports of tens of thousands of “ghost” soldiers and police on the payrolls of the Afghan security forces, which are heavily funded by international donors.

The U.S. government has allocated more than $68 billion since 2002 to help support Afghan security forces battling Taliban insurgents and other militants. The United States and its NATO allies pledged earlier this year to provide around $5 billion per year until at least 2020 for the army and police.

Some of that money could be fraudulently wasted by funding non-existent positions in the security forces, John Sopko, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, wrote in a letter to the U.S. Defense Department. The letter was sent in August but released publicly on Friday.

“Persistent reports indicating discrepancies between the assigned force strength of the (Afghan security forces) and the actual number of personnel serving raise questions regarding whether the U.S. government is taking adequate steps to prevent taxpayer funds from being spent on so-called ‘ghost’ soldiers,” Sopko wrote.

Afghan forces are struggling to defend against Taliban militants seeking to reimpose a fundamentalist Islamist government in Afghanistan, as well as other militant groups.

In northern Afghanistan, government troops have been battling since Monday to try to clear Taliban fighters from positions they seized in key city of Kunduz.

Nationally, the Afghan army and police have an approved strength of about 320,000, but officials say the real number is much lower than that.

Heavy casualties and soldiers and police deserting or not reporting for duty mean security forces lose thousands of personnel every month, which they struggle to replace.

The shortage of personnel has been most acutely felt in hot spots like Helmand province in southwest Afghanistan, where a lack of troops has undermined efforts to blunt Taliban gains.

Officials in Helmand have said as many as half the security forces on the rolls did not exist, with much of the salaries for the non-existent troops going to corrupt leaders, Sopko said, citing media reports.

The U.S. Department of Defense has taken steps to try to prevent fraud by automating some systems and collecting biometric data to track police and soldiers, but Sopko said such measures would only be effective if accurate data on Afghan force levels was collected and maintained.

main space launch site.

“The winds are ferocious right now,” said Jeff Piotrowski, a 40-year-old storm chaser from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who was near Cape Canaveral early on Friday. “It’s fierce.”

The storm downed power lines and trees and destroyed billboards in Cape Canaveral, he said.

NASA and the U.S. Air

Force, which operate the Cape Canaveral launch site, had taken steps to safeguard personnel and equipment. A team of 116 employees was bunkered down inside Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Control Center to ride out the hurricane.

No significant damage or injuries were reported in West Palm Beach and oth-

er communities in south Florida where the storm had brought down trees and power lines earlier in the night, CNN and local media reported.

But Craig Fugate, director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, told media he was concerned that relatively light damage in southern parts of the state could give people further north a false sense of security.

“People should not be looking at the damages they’re seeing and saying this storm is not that bad,” Fugate told NBC. Fugate also said people should be aware the hurricane carried more than just ferocious winds.

“The real danger still is storm surge, particularly in northern Florida and southern Georgia. These are very vulnerable areas.

They’ve never seen this kind of damage potential since the late 1800s.”

Speaking on NBC’s “Today” program, Fugate said few people were really prepared for the storm’s effects and that while it was too late for some to move to safer ground, those who could

still evacuate now should do so, unless they were in areas affected by hurricane-force winds. “It’s still a very dangerous situation.”

About 300,000 Florida households were without power, local media reported. In West Palm Beach, street lights and houses went dark and Interstate 95 was empty as the storm rolled through the community of 100,000 people.

Matthew lessened in intensity on Thursday night and into Friday morning, the National Hurricane Center said. From being an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm, it became a Category 3 on the fivestep Saffir-Simpson scale of hurricane intensity, but was still a major storm.

It could either plow inland or tear along the Atlantic coast through Friday night, the Miami-based center said. The National Hurricane Center warned of “potentially disastrous impacts” and the U.S. National Weather Service said the storm could be the most powerful to strike northeast Florida in 118 years.

Some 339 people were killed in Haiti, local officials

said, and thousands were displaced after the storm flattened homes, uprooted trees and inundated neighborhoods earlier in the week.

Four people were killed in the Dominican Republic, which neighbors Haiti.

Damage and potential casualties in the Bahamas were still unclear as the storm passed near the capital, Nassau, on Thursday and then moved out over the western end of Grand Bahama Island.

The NHC’s hurricane warning extended up the Atlantic coast from southern Florida through Georgia and into South Carolina. More than 12 million people in the United States were under hurricane watches and warnings, according to the Weather Channel.

The last major hurricane, classified as a storm bearing sustained winds of more than 110 mph (177 kph), to make landfall on U.S. shores was Hurricane Wilma in 2005.

thew slammed directly into the state, and urged some 1.5 million people there to evacuate.

“You still have time to evacuate. There’s no reason to be taking risks,” Scott told NBC’s “Today” program on Friday.

“The most important thing to me is that we don’t lose one life.”

As of Friday morning, about 22,000 people were in Florida shelters and more moved inland or to the state’s west coast, Scott said.

Georgia and South Carolina have also opened dozens of shelters for evacuees.

Those states, as well as North Carolina, declared states of emergency, empowering their governors to mobilize the National Guard.

President Barack Obama called the governors of the four states on Thursday to discuss preparations for the storm. He declared states of emergency in Florida, Geor‘AS SERIOUS AS IT GETS’ gia and South Carolina, a Governor Rick Scott move that authorized fedwarned there could be “cat- eral agencies to coordinate astrophic” damage if Mat- disaster relief efforts.

Thai military junta under scrutiny amid allegations of exorbitant spending, nepotism bANgKOK, OctObeR 7 (ReuteRs): Thailand’s junta came under scrutiny this week after critics filed a petition asking the office of the auditor-general to investigate allegations of extravagant spending on a trip to Hawaii for a defence meeting.

It is the latest in a series of allegations against the military government that seized power in May 2014, promising to root out entrenched corruption in state institutions and close Thailand’s festering political divide.

The government has defended allegations that a 20.9 million baht ($600,000) chartered flight taken by Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan and his entourage to a meeting in Hawaii

last week was exorbitant.

On Wednesday, Srisuwan Janya, head of the Association for the Protection of the Constitution, a government watchdog, petitioned the Office of the Auditor-General to investigate expenses incurred on the Thai Airways flight.

These expenses included 600,000 baht ($17,200) spent on in-flight food and beverages, according to details posted on the Secretariat of the Prime Minister’s website.

The allegations threaten to erode the military government’s credibility, say critics, including civil society groups.

Last month, Isra News, an investigative news website, report-

ed that Pathompol Chan-ocha, a nephew of junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha, was awarded seven construction projects with the Third Army Region, which had been under his father’s command, prompting claims of nepotism.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission is currently investigating those claims. Preecha Chan-ocha, Pathompol’s father and junta chief Prayuth’s brother, has defended his son and said he acted according to the army’s rules and regulations for contractors.

“Both of these are issues that Thai society is criticising a lot and it will reduce the junta’s credibility,” Srisuwan told Reuters. “This is contrary to what people expect from this military government.

The prime minister should boldly act to restore public confidence and not shirk responsibility.”

Colonel Piyapong Klinpan, deputy spokesman for the junta, formally known as the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), said it welcomed public scrutiny.

“If there is any issue of public interest, then the agency involved can examine it. We are not trying to hide or conceal anything,” Piyapong told Reuters. “The NCPO does not interfere in these independent bodies and we ask that people trust the NCPO.” The investigation follows allegations of graft last year, levelled by some Thai media and opposition groups, involving construc-

tion of a $28 million park built to honour the monarchy that threatened to undermine an antigraft drive by the junta.

An internal investigation by the army in November 2015 found no evidence of corruption.

Thailand’s military has always been powerful, but the 2014 coup established it as the nation’s preeminent institution.

Thais voted overwhelmingly in August to accept a junta-backed constitution that the government says is designed to heal more than a decade of divisive politics. Critics of the government, including major political parties, say the charter will enshrine the military’s role for years to come.

Ghana to remove Gandhi statue because of his “alleged racism” Alzheimer’s plays a role AccRA, OctObeR 7 (ReuteRs): Ghana will move a statue of Mahatma Gandhi from its main university because of his “alleged past racist comments”, the foreign ministry said, while paying tribute to Gandhi’s role as a civil rights leader.

A group of lecturers and students began campaigning for the Indian nationalist leader’s statue to be removed shortly after it was installed at the university in June as a symbol of friendship between Ghana and India.

They argue that Gandhi made comments that were racist about Africans and that statues on the Accra campus should be of African heroes.

In a statement late on Thursday, the ministry said it was concerned by the acrimony the campaign had generated. “The government would therefore want to relocate the statue from the University of Ghana to ensure its safety and to avoid the controversy ... being a distraction (from) our

strong ties of friendship,” it said.

Noting that Gandhi had inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world, the statement urged Ghanaians to “look beyond the comments attributed to ... Gandhi and acknowledge his role as one of the most outstanding personalities of the last century.”

India’s struggle against British colonialism under Gandhi was an inspiration to a generation of African independence leaders, including Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah, who in 1957 managed to persuade British authorities to grant Ghana independence -- one of the first African nations to get it.

Gandhi lived in South Africa at the turn of the 20th century, where he campaigned for rights for the descendents of Indian indentured labourers brought there to work sugar plantations in its northeast Natal province, now KwaZulu-Natal.

Although his philosophy of

peaceful protest would later inspire the African National Congress in its resistance to white Apartheid rule, historians say Gandhi himself was no believer in equality between races, at least not earlier in his career.

In his book, Gandhi: the True Man Behind Modern India, broadcaster Jad Adams quotes him as referring to black people as “kaffirs”, a deeply offensive term, in a speech in 1896: “Ours is one continual struggle against a degradation sought to be inflicted upon us by the Europeans, who desire to degrade us to the level of the raw kaffir,” he quotes him as saying.

“And whose sole ambition is to collect a certain number of cattle to buy his wife with and then pass his life in indolence and nakedness.”

He later seems to have changed his views, saying stereotypes of Africans as “barbarians” are wrong, the author writes.

in cancer progression

New YORK, OctObeR 7 (IANs): A protein responsible for the development of neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s disease also plays a role in the progression of cancer, a study has found. Scientists have found that dormant or inactive cancer cells have Alzheimer’s disease.

The abnormal protein that helps tumours to grow are stored as amyloid bodies -- responsible for dementia -- in inactive cancer cells. Once the amyloid bodies disaggregate, the cancer cells become active again.

Amyloid bodies are known to play a role in the development of neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease but their association to cancer progression have been largely unknown. “If we can stop the amyloid bodies from disaggregating in cancer cells, the hope is that they will remain dormant indefinitely,” said Stephen Lee, Professor at the University of Miami, in Florida.

In addition, the researchers found that we may also be able to turn active cancer cells into dormant ones by encouraging them to store the proteins as amyloid bodies. “Following this approach, we wouldn’t necessarily rid the body of cancer cells, but we would keep them inactive - shut off, and not allow them to become active again,” Lee added.

Security Council nominates Guterres as UN chief uNIteD NAtIONs, OctObeR 7 (ReuteRs): The United Nations Security Council on Thursday unanimously nominated former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres to be the next SecretaryGeneral, recommending that the 193-member General Assembly appoint him for five years from Jan. 1, 2017.

The General Assembly is likely to meet next week to approve the appointment of Guterres, 67, who would replace Ban Kimoon, 72, of South Korea.

Ban will step down at the end of 2016 after serving two terms.

“Humility (is what I feel) about the huge challenges ahead of us, the terrible complexity of the modern world,” Guterres said in a short statement in

Lisbon, which he repeated in various languages.

“But it is also humility that is required to serve the most vulnerable, victims of conflicts, of terrorism, rights violations, poverty and injustices of this world,” he said.

Ban, speaking during a visit to Rome, described Guterres as a “super choice” as his successor.

“I am sure he will carry the torch on the full range of key challenges, from strengthening peace operations to achieving sustainable development, upholding human rights and easing humanitarian suffering,” Ban told reporters.

Guterres was prime minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002 and served as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees from 2005 to 2015.

“He has great United Nations credentials ... and being High Commissioner for Refugees means travelling the world and seeing some of the most gruesome conflicts we have to deal with and then of course he is a high-level politician,” said Russian U.N. Ambassador Vitaly Churkin, president of the council for October.

“He is a person who talks to everybody, listens to everybody, speaks his mind, a very outgoing, open person so I think it was a great choice and I’m glad that we rallied around Mr Guterres,” Churkin told reporters.

The council met behind closed doors on Thursday to adopt a two-paragraph resolution recommending to the General Assembly that Guterres be appointed.

“Antonio Guterres has shown ... that he is the strongest candidate, he has a vision and a moral authority and integrity that put him at the top of the league table,” British U.N. Ambassador Matthew Rycroft told reporters.

French U.N. Ambassador Francois Delattre said Guterres was “the right leader able to bring the nations and the community of nations together.”

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power said Guterres was “an excellent choice” to oversee the United Nations during uncertain times because of his “extensive track record solving real world problems, his deep empathy for those in need, and the respect he Nominated U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres athas earned in all corners of tends a news conference at Necessidades Palace in Listhe world.” bon, Portugal on October 6. (REUTERS Photo)

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Williamson hopeful of playing in AAN participates in 5th indore, Gambhir to open for india Northeast Angling Festival

NeW DeLhi, OctOber 7 (reuterS): New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is hoping to be fit to lead his team's bid for a consolation win in the third and final test against India, he said on Friday.

Laid low by a viral illness, Williamson watched from the sidelines as India registered their second successive victory in Kolkata to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series and ensure they will return to the top of the test rankings.

"I'm certainly very hopeful of playing tomorrow. I can say I am getting better each day," Williamson, who scored 75 and 25 in the first test, told reporters.

India opener Gautam Gambhir is set to return to test cricket after a twoyear gap.

The left-hander, who turns 35 next week, replaced the injured Lokesh Rahul in the squad but sat out India's Gautam Gambhir celebrates after scoring a century during the the Kolkata test as Shikhar Dhawan third One-Day International cricket match against Sri Lanka in Colombo, opened the innings with Murali Vijay.

Dhawan fractured his left hand July 28, 2012. (REUTERS/Files)

and uncapped Karun Nair was called into the squad as his replacement but home captain Virat Kohli confirmed that Gambhir would play in the final test starting on Saturday.

"That's a natural replacement...he is the third opener," Kohli told reporters at the Holkar Stadium which is staging a test match for the first time.

Paceman Ishant Sharma also missed the first two tests due to a virus but Kohli is not too concerned about the spate of injuries at the beginning of India's 13-test home season.

"Injury is something even the fittest of people face...The good thing is we can recognise them early and we're able to give them time to come back as soon as possible with good rehab, good recovery and good rest," he said.

"Because it's a long season, it's important to address these issues, rather then pushing someone at 70- Dimapur, OctOber 80 percent and losing him for the 7 (mexN): Anglers Association Nagaland (AAN) whole season." participated in national seminar and 5th Northeast Angling Festival National Interactive Seminar on ‘Masheer in Recreational Fisheries and Eco Tourism in North East India: Scientists- Stakeholders- EntreGael Monfils (REUTERS) preneurs Meet-Cum-5th Northeast Angling Festival’ organized by ICAR – Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research at Jasingfaa Aqua Tourism Centre on October 1 and 2 at Nagaon Assam.

The programme was inaugurated by Parimal Suklabaidya, Minister of Fisheries Government of Assam, who was also the

Monfils and Cilic advance to Japan Open semis

tOKYO, OctOber 7 (reuterS): Second seed Gael Monfils edged past Croatia's Ivo Karlovic 7-6(6) 7-6(6) and Marin Cilic ousted Argentine Juan Monaco 7-5 6-1 to progress to the Japan Open semifinals in Tokyo on Friday.

Monfils set up a clash with Nick Kyrgios who eased past Gilles Muller 6-4 6-2.

The 30-year-old Frenchman restricted the big-serving Karlovic, seeded seventh, to nine aces and came up with nine of his own to win in an hour 31 minutes.

Fourth seed Cilic, the 2014 U.S. Open champion, struggled on serve but was still too strong for Monaco and the Croatian next faces Belgian David Goffin, who secured a 1-6 7-5 6-2 victory over Joao Sousa

of Portugal.

"My serve was a bit up-and-down today. It's something I'll definitely have to straighten out for my match tomorrow," Cilic told the ATP website (www.atpworldtour.com). "He returned really well in the first set. In the second after I broke him, I could see that he was having some trouble.

It's unfortunate for him since I know he's had a lot of injuries."

Australian Kyrgios, who is yet to lose his serve this week, continued his fine run, firing down 18 aces against Luxembourg's Muller. "I thought I played great today.

I served well, returned well and my engagement level was really good the whole time," Kyrgios said.

chief guest.

More than 60 renowned scientists, Research Scholars, Expert Anglers and ICAR officials participated from all over country. The programme also witnessed the participation from Department of Fisheries, Entrepreneurs and Anglers from all Northeastern states.

The seminar had Panel discussions, Keynotes, and Angling Workshops.

From Nagaland Power point presentations was given by Ricky Ozukum, General Secretary, Anglers Association Nagaland. He presented on the river system of Nagaland, different Masheer species and other indigenous fishes of

Nagaland. He highlighted on different opportunities Nagaland can offer for eco tourism as well as for game fishing. He further briefed the delegates on the different conservational activities the association have been campaigning against, especially for the rampant use dynamites, chemical and electrical current in river system.

Altogether, 36 anglers from Nagaland participated in the 5th Northeast Angling Festival which was organized side by side along with the conference where Taliakum Longkumer and Mhonbemo Ngullie of Anglers Association Nagaland won the 2nd and 3rd prizes respectively.

Naga girl wins silver in national shooting c’ship Argentina drop two more cYA sports meet begins today Dimapur, OctOber 7 tied for a Gold medal and in the get identified and get competi(mexN): Naga girl’s battalion NCC Cadet Wapangienla, a student of class 10 studying at GHSS Dillong, spearheaded the NER Directorate shooting team in the prestigious Thal Sena Camp (TSC) held at New Delhi. The camp was conducted under the agies DGNCC at New Delhi and was participated by all Army Cadets of NCC from across the country. During the course of the competition the cadets are tested for stamina field craft and firing.

Cadet Wapangchilla was

rematch shootout for the top spot, she lost out by a slim margin. But due to her superlative performance the team got the overall Bronze medal and the Cadet also got a Silver medal as an individual category prize in the snap shooting event.

Brig MS Nikam the group commander of NCC in Nagaland stated that the talent identified amongst the Girl cadets of 1 Naga Girls Bn NCC has been of a high order and that the NCC will encourage such talented youth to continuously

tion exposure to represent the country in the Olympics.

The unit is organizing a felicitation ceremony in an upcoming camp at St Joseph College Jakhama beginning October 25 for up to 600 cadets. Brig MS Nikam was happy to note that NCC is fast becoming a good platform for the youth to achieve their potential as part of the Youth Resources and Sports Directorate and he expressed his thanks to the Director, Asangla Imti for her patronage.

Zidane not afraid of getting sacked

maDriD, OctOber 7 (iaNS): Real Madrid manager and French football legend Zinedine Zidane says he is not afraid of being sacked as he knows he will suffer that fate at some point during his career.

After an impressive start that almost saw Madrid equal Barcelona's record 16-game winning run in the top-flight game with a 2-0 victory over Espanyol, they have not won since. Madrid have drawn four successive games -- three in the league and one in the Champions League -- and the pressure on Zidane has begun to build.

"I'm not afraid of being fired," he was quoted as saying by the club's website on Thursday.

"Anyway, it will happen." Zidane said, "I thoroughly enjoy what I do. I have an incredible opportunity, I am happy with what I do. I enjoy my job, which is not always easy." "But I want

to learn and advance. Working with these great players I learn every day. I am dedicated to what I do on the field. What is interesting to me is the week (of training), more than the matches."

Zidane added, "I have an exceptional group, whether we win or we lose, they are good people."

Zidane believes Madrid's current problems are more psychological than physical, and he is confident he will be able to find a solution to get them back to winning ways.

"What's important is to find solutions and I'll find the solution. There is nothing catastrophic, but it's not trivial," he said. "I don't think it's a physical problem. It's the first minutes of the games that are penalising us. The content of these games in La Liga were very bad, especially against Villarreal." "It's psychological. We are trying to find the problem."

qualifying points without Messi

bueNOS aireS, OctOber 7 (reuterS): Argentina were held 2-2 by Peru in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, their second successive away draw without injured talisman Lionel Messi, which dropped them to fifth in the South American group.

Defender Ramiro Funes Mori put Argentina ahead after 15 minutes but was responsible for Peru's late penalty equaliser that was converted by Christian Cueva.

In between, Peru's veteran striker Paolo Guerrero equalised early in the second half and Gonzalo Higuain restored Argentina's lead in the 77th minute.

After nine matches, the halfway point in the South American qualifiers, Uruguay top the table with 19 points followed by Brazil on 18 and Ecuador, Colombia and Argentina all on 16. Peru climbed one place to eighth with eight points.

The top four go through to the 2018 finals in Russia while the team in fifth place, currently Argentina on goal difference, qualify for an intercontinental playoff against the Oceania winners for another berth.

Peru almost scored early in an entertaining, even match at the Estadio Nacional when defender Renato Tapia sent a glancing header from a corner just wide in the ninth minute.

At the other end, Pedro Gallese made a diving save from Sergio Aguero's 10th-minute free kick in front of the posts.

Five minutes later Argentina were ahead when Peru failed to clear a corner and Funes Mori steered a shot into the bottom corner.

Sergio Romero blocked a stinging shot from Guerrero as Peru built quick counter-attacks and Cueva was close with a free kick.

Peru carved out a chance for Edison Flores five minutes into the second half but the forward was slow to take a shot and was blocked.

Eight minutes later, though, the home side were on level terms when Guerrero reached a cross from the left, fended off Funes Mori and shot past Romero. With 13 minutes to go, Higuian took a pass from Pablo Zabaleta on the right of the box and deftly chipped past Gallese for his 32nd Argentina goal.

Funes Mori turned villain when he tripped Guerrero in the box and Cueva scored a deserved equaliser with the 84th-minute penalty.

Bookings for Nicolas Otamendi, Zabaleta and Funes Mori mean they will be suspended when Argentina host Paraguay on Tuesday with coach Edgardo Bauza having to field an almost entirely different back four.

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FATHer o' deAr FATHer

‘common sense’ is sensible, wise behavior in man

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ntentionally naked and Unashamed, I once wrote an open letter to a Person of: ‘How sensible his You've changed my life around, Good Sence is’, because he wrote a And turned my frown upside down.

Write-up I thought lack Common Sense You have showed me the way, Civility.

So that I will never stray.

Actually ‘Common Sense’ is not At times when I was torn and weak, very common. Common Sense is havand could not bear the stress. ing wise and nice sensibilities, a not very You always gave your all to me, never any less. common Trait in Many.

When I needed someone, I knew the Ban on Movement of VeYou were the one. hicle in the Road on 5th Oct, was 6 AM to When I felt fear, 6PM to emphasize Environment CleanYou were always here. liness in our land. I did not know it was When I was falling through the cracks, limited to Kohima District only.

You always had my back.

For an unavoidable work I had proYou made me happy when I was sad, grammed ahead to go to Dimapur on You made me laugh when I was mad, that day, and to reach Dimapur before You made me believe and not give up; 6AM, I and my wife woke up at 2:15 AM You helped me to get better, and started for Dimapur at 3:06 AM and stop what I regret. while it was still dark.

You listened to my problems, We finished our works early but in a kind and caring way straggled at Dimapur to while away I trust you with my secrets, some time and started for Kohima travthat no one has been told. elling slowly intending to spend some 3 I trust you with my feelings, hrs on the way. and in my heart, When we reached Chümukedi Your words I'll take, Check Gate we saw Vehicles on the until I'm grey and old.

Road coming towards Dimapur from Thank you Dear Father..... the direction of Kohima. I thought the May you always Rest in Peace!

BAN must have been relaxed from the Dharmadhaj Sonowal Afternoon, more so because there were Dimapur no Youth Volunteers stopping Vehicles

at Chümukedi, Gaspani, Pherima or at Piphema.

We reached Peducha Bridge, and One Youth signaled us to stop. When I did, the Youth, middle height and build, a Volunteer, apparently the Leader of a Pact of Youths standing at the Roadside, came and politely informed me that Vehicles are not allowed to ply in the Road on the day to emphasize Environment Cleanliness in the Land. He was crewcut, in clean half-sleeved shirt, decently dressed and spoke very civilly in calm normal low voices.

“But”, “Vehicles plied down towards Dimapur and nobody stopped us at Chümukedi or at Piphema from coming up”, I said, trying to justify myself.

“The Ban is only within Kohima District Jurisdiction, we are doing this to make a wide circle of the general Public to be aware of the Need of Environmental Cleanliness” the Youth said.

He stopped another Car and spoke to the Driver. The Driver stopped and spoke to him something and then drove off.

The other Angami Youths of the Group simply stood quietly looking at the whole episode ‘unlike a pack of wild dogs’, saying nothing to help their leader. I remembered Laurence of Arabia describing the Arabs as: “A Fiercely Independent People; but Does not know

cohesion”: I thought Laurence may as well describe the Angamis.

The Youth calmly said: “You may defy the Ban and go but it will be at your own risk or you may go ahead and stop to rest somewhere in the Road and enter Kohima only after 6.PM.” I felt a little uncomfortably embarrassed because of the Youth’s civility, and my violation of the Ban but I thought I would stop ahead at Manipur Hotel at Zubza and moved on only in time.

The Youth Volunteers of the day conducted themselves considerably civilly and maturely and I hope the day passed off successfully without any ugly incidents.

Indeed, environment problems have appeared starkly even to Nagaland, and everybody, learned or not, must be aware of the seriousness of the problem. I am proud the Angami Youths are one of the first to do something for the Issue I looked after when I was in Service, but since this problem can not be tackled with a onetime Action only, in future, a less drastic Action may be devised than Ban of Vehicle on the Road for the whole day, particularly on the National Highway.

Thepfulhouvi Solo, IFS Retd (RR -68) Principal Secretary, (Retd) Forest & Environment, Nagaland

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.

KOhima, OctOber 7 (mexN): The “Puer Olympia 2016” of the Catholic Youth Association, Christ King Church will be held on October 8 and 9 at Christ King Ground. Medozhatuo Mathew, President, Kohima Village Youth Organization will grace the inaugural program as the decit Olympia on October 8 at 10.00 am. The events to be played are Futsal, volleyball, basketball, penalty shootout, 7 –stone, pillow fight, grease pole, arm wrestling /tunnel ball, tug of war/ mad Olympic. The valedictory program will be held on October 9 at 5.00pm, with prize distribution and solidarity prayer.

Day 1 results from the 4th Faith in Action Taekwondo Championship 2016 SUB- JUNIOR BOYS Fin Weight 1. Gold: IkiviKinny (Hope Academy) 2. Silver: Raj Das (St. Thomas School) 3. Bronze: Zusenmert (Maple Tree) 4. Bronze: Talimoa (Hope Academy) Fly Weight 1. Gold: VikibeSumi (Hope Academy0 2. Silver: Kato Zhimomi (St. Thomas School) 3. Bronze: Ilova G. Jimo (Hope Academy) 4. Bronze: Tunakivi H. Yepthomi (KuhubotoTkd. Academy) Bantam Weight 1. Gold: Soya Longkumer (Hope Academy) 2. Silver: MoatemjenPongen (Maple Tree) 3. Bronze: Kuputo (KuhubotoTkd. Academy) 4. Bronze: KivimiMuru (KuhubotoTkd. Academy) Feather Weight 1. Gold: NitokaChophy (St. Mary School) 2. Silver: Robin (St. Thomas School) 3. Bronze: ItovaYepthomi (Maple Tree) 4. UngerchangImchen (St. Thomas School) JUNIOR BOYS Fly Weight: 1. Gold: Itoho (Dimapur Club) 2. Silver: ImotemsuAier (El-Shadai School) 3. Bronze: Akai H. Neho (KuhubotoTkd. Academy) Bantam Weight 1. Gold: DiprajPaswan (Dimapur Club) 2. Silver: Hiketo (St. Mary Montessori School) 3. Bronze: Hudinlung (Immanuel Hall) 4. Bronze: Kiboto Aye (KuhubotoTkd. Academy) Feather Weight 1. Gold: Imsutoshi (Christina Memorial School) 2. Silver: Swuka (KuhubotoTkd. Academy) 3. Bronze: BipenthungTsanglao (Immanuel Hall) Light Heavy Weight 1. Gold: HotesheChishi (Immanuel Hall) 2. Silver: Sasongdangba (Dimapur Club) Heavy Weight 1. Gold: T. SudiliSangtam (Ambush Tkd. Academy) 2. Silver: RekarRaikhan (El- Shaddai School) JUNIOR GIRLS Fly Weight 1. Gold: Imlisenla (Christina Memorial School) 2. Silver: Neiweleu (Vision Home School) Light Middle 1. Gold: Jannifer Fernandez (Immanuel Hall) 2. Melisa Yepthomi (LFHSS)

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Ranveer Singh to rap for JACK&JONES campaign

will be very different in tone

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c t o r Hu g h Jackman has said fans can expect some sort of first look of the final "Wolverine" movie in the coming weeks, adding that the film is going to be very different in tone. Jackman, 47, also revealed that the filming has wrapped and director Jim Mangold is busy edit-

Shaggy to perform in Mumbai on Oct 21

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ctor Ranveer Singh is going to rap for international menswear brand JACK&JONES's new campaign. The brand on Wednesday announced a new campaign -- "Don't Hold Back" featuring the actor as their new brand ambassador. To kick start the campaign, the brand along with the actor have worked on a song titled "Don't hold back", written and sung by Ranveer himself.

The strong and snappy lyrics of the song invite listeners to boldly display their true individuality and celebrate the power of inner strength. As the name suggests, it stands for a ‘who-gives-a-damn attitude' and is a clear call-toaction for fans, to shun all inhibitions and follow their gut, irrespective of what the world says or of consequences. "'Don't Hold Back' is a strong message that I believe will resonate with the youth of the nation. It's a message that, I believe,

echoes the vibe and attitude of our youth; follow your heart, and stop giving a damn about 'log kya kahenge' (what will people say)," Ranveer said in a statement.

He added: "I am grateful to Jack&Jones for giving me the opportunity to share this bold message with all the young and fearless Indians out there! I have written the lyrics and sung the rap myself, and I can't wait to see how everyone reacts to the music video."

Vineet Gautam, Country Head, BESTSELLER, also feels that "the words "Don't hold back" represent the JACK&JONES spirit, and Ranveer embodies this message perfectly". "We see music as a key medium to connect with our target audience and hence, to kick start the campaign, we are launching a rap song, written and sung by Ranveer Singh exclusively for Jack&Jones," Gautam said. The music video "Don't hold back" will go live on Frida Source: IANS

ing the movie.

"We've finished shooting. I just saw Jim Mangold today. He's editing away and finishing that," the Logan depicter told Entertainment Tonight.

"There's going to be some stuff coming out in the next week or so. That's all I'll say. I'm not good. I'm the kind of person who tells everybody every-

thing. Basically, it's going to be very different.

Very different in tone and hopefully different to anything we've done."

Written by "Green Lantern" scribe Michael Green, the final Wolverine solo film will reportedly be based on "Old Man Logan" comic book series.

It will be set in the future, where supervillains

have taken control over the world. Patrick Stewart is back to reprise his role as Charles Xavier aka Professor X in the third "Wolverine" film.

Set to hit US theatres on March 3, 2017, it also stars Boyd Holbrook, Richard E Grant, Stephen Merchant and Elise Neal.

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rammy-award winning singer Shaggy will perform here on October 21. The "Mr. Boombastic" singer will be performing at Dublin Square, Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla, read a statement.

The Jamaican-American reggae singer and rapper will reportedly be on a three-city tour in India.

Along with Mumbai, he will be performing in Pune and Bengaluru.

This will be his second visit to India. He last came in 2012 for a concert in Bengaluru. Orville Richard Burrell, better known by his stage name Shaggy, is popular for his 1995 single "Boombastic" and 2000 single "It wasn't me" and "Angel". The 47-year-old recently released his latest single "That Love" in 2015.

Imlibenla Wati visits her former school (Photo Courtesy: Toshi Kichu) Morung Express News

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weetheart of Nagaland, Imlibenla Wati, was at her former school this morning to pay respects to the institution that gave her ‘some of the best years’ of her life. She visited Model Higher Secondary School, where she was a student from 2009 till 2014, when she passed out her HSSLC examination. It was in 2012, when she was in her 11th standard that some friends convinced her to enter a local beauty pageant contest where she emerged as the runner up to Miss Mokokchung. She eventually went on to win the title of Miss Source: IANS Nagaland the same year.

The rest, like they say, is history.

Much to the delight of everyone present, especially the students, Imlibenla Wati was smartly dressed in her old school uniform outfit when she addressed the gathering. Quite befittingly, she challenged the students to consider it a magnanimous blessing to be able to put on a uniform and attend an educational institution, as there are so many children out there who can’t afford to be in a school and many who aren’t even allowed to. She urged the students to understand that the uniform gives them identity and as such to respect it and value

its worth.

She also highlighted her belief that one need not necessarily be a student of the best or the premier institutions to be successful in life but that it is one’s will and determination that eventually leads one to his/her destiny. She encouraged the students to dream big.

She also implored upon the attendees to continue to support her as she go on to represent the country in an international platform.

It may be noted that Imlibenla Wati will soon be participating in the Miss Asia Pacific Super Talent to be held in South Korea in November this year. She

was scouted by Big Break Entertainment India from various contenders from all over the country to represent India at the mega event. She mentioned her gratitude to the CEO of Big Break Entertainment, Anil Sharma for putting his trust in her and giving her the opportunity.

Headmaster of the school, Yutsung Imchen, acknowledged her visit and expressed hope that she would visit the school in the future too while also wishing her success in her profession. “She was an asset for this school,” he said, and added that she will be always remembered by the school.

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The Rolling Stones go blue for their first album in a decade

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he Rolling Stones will release the new album, 'Blue & Lonesome', on December 2 Rock band The Rolling Stones are set to come up with their first studio record in over a decade.

Titled Blue & Lonesome, the album will release on December 2, reported Aceshowbiz.

The album will feature 12 tracks, recorded in three

days at London's British Grove Studios, all cover songs by classic bluesmen, including Howlin' Wolf ('Commit a Crime'), Little Walter ('I Gotta Go') and Jimmy Reed ('Little Rain').

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood were joined

by their longtime touring musicians Darryl Jones, Chuck Leavell and Matt Clifford as well as Clapton for the recording.

The album will take the band "back to their roots and the passion for blues music which has always been at the heart and soul of The Rolling Stones."

"This album is a manifest testament to the purity of their love for making music, and the blues is, for the Stones, the fountainhead of everything they do," said Don Was, who has co-produced the album alongside the Glimmer Twins (a pseudonym for Jagger and Richards).

The band's last album called A Bigger Bang was released back in 2005.

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Pierce Brosnan endorses Indian pan masala brand, virtual world abuzz

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ierce Brosnan is back in his Bond avatar -- this time, for an advertisement of an Indian pan masala brand. The first visuals of the campaign, out on Friday, have sent the virtual world in India into a tizzy, with many calling him 'Pan Singh Tumor' in humour.

The Hollywood actor, best known for his stint as the legendary British spy James Bond in the popular film franchise, features in the print ad holding a box of the

pan masala, Pan Bahar, with the text below reading "Class never goes out of style".

The actor's signature also found space in the ad, which is splashed across the front page of a few national dailies.

The video ad features a luxury car, a few women and action, but there is a catch. Instead of guns and ammunition which he used in the Bond films, Brosnan is fighting with a box of the pan masala.

Twitter users have tak-

en a dig at the ad, as well as criticised it.

Sahil Shah tweeted: "Breaking News: Pierce Brosnan is also going to endorse Thumbs Up. The tagline would be 'Aaj kuchh thoo Paani karte hai'. Breaking News: Pierce Brosnan to come in a new movie 'The Adventures of Peter Paan and Captain Thook'."

Another user said, "Pierce Brosnan is Pan Singh Tumor".

Comedian Sorabh Pant

remarked: "Pierce Brosnan endorses Pan Bahar. S***w you, Hugh Jackman. And, Micromax. THIS is the greatest Make in India moment."

While there was one user who wondered why Brosnan agreed to endorse Pan Bahar, Piyush Pankaj posted: "Pierce Brosnan supports StandUpToCancer on global platform but in India promotes Chewing tobacco Pierce Brosnan".

The actor has worked in films like in "GoldenEye" (1995), "Tomorrow Never Dies" (1997), "The World Is Not Enough" (1999) and "Die Another Day" (2002).

A user shared that "Brosnan endorsing Pan Bahar. The world is coming to an end Bond."

This is Brosnan's second endorsement of an Indian product. He had earlier endorsed suiting fabric Indian brand Reid & Taylor.

Dziesekhrienuo Keretsii presents special number during the inaugural function of 5th Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship 2016 under the aegis of Fountain Club Kohima in partnership with State Council Educational Research & Training (SCERT), Nagaland in Kohima on October 7. Morung Photo

Children of Blossoms Preschool, Mokokchung along with their teachers participate in Source: IANS singing during the Autumn Sports day held on October 7.

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Neymar leads Brazil to 5-0 romp against Bolivia

17TH NSF MARTYRS MEMORIAL TROPHY 2016 Billy Graham FC, Tiemakhe, Senapati FC, Nagaland Police win Our Correspondent Kohima | October 7

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Brazil's Neymar in action against Bolivia's Jhasmany Campos and Ronald Balcazar. (REUTERS)

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Natal, OctOber 7 (IaNS): Neymar scored a goal and provided two assists to help Brazil to a 5-0 victory over Bolivia in their football World Cup qualifier here. The Barcelona forward on Thursday struck in the 11th minute before setting up Filipe Luis and Gabriel Jesus with defencesplitting passes at Arena das Dunas.

Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho also found the net in the first half when he capitalised

on clever build-up play by Giuliano, slotting a cool finish into the bottom corner.

After a scintillating first half, Brazil understandably reduced their intensity after the interval, reports Efe. Neymar was left with a bloody gash on his head after a collision with Yasmani Duk and he was duly replaced by Chelsea midfielder Willian.

New Manchester City signing Jesus also came off for Liverpool's Roberto Firmino. The latter had barely

been on the pitch five minutes when he headed in Brazil's fifth goal.

Brazil's victory was soured slightly by a Neymar yellow card that ruled the 24-year-old out of their next match against Venezuela on Tuesday.

In other South American-zone World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, Ecuador routed Chile 3-0, Uruguay beat Venezuela 3-0, Colombia defeated Paraguay 1-0, and Peru drew 2-2 with Argentina.

illy Graham FC, Tiemakhe Kidima, Senapati FC and Nagaland Police today registered wins in their respective matches of the ongoing 17th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy here at the Kohima Local Ground.

In the first match, Billy Graham FC trounced the Ziekezou Sporting Club by 3 goals to 1.

Both the teams were locked in goalless draw till the 1st half. In the Second half it was Aneingu who found the net and opened the account for his team Ziekezou Sporting Club in the 36th min.

The Billy Graham FC however fought hard and equalized in the 43th min through the boot of Chisie Nyusou. Avilhou of Billy Graham FC then scored twice in the 58th and 63th minute to make it 3 goals to 1.

Khriemetuo of Ziekezou Sporting Club was cautioned with a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.

In the second match, in a much dominated game, the Tiemakhe Kidima humiliated the Forest Colony by 6 goals to 1 with 5 goals scored in the 1st half.

The Forest Colony found an early goal in the 2nd minute through the

Faith in Action Taekwondo Championship

Action from the 4th Faith in Action Taekwondo Championship 2016 which began in Dimapur on October 7.

Morung Express News Dimapur | October 7

The 4th Faith in Action Taekwondo Championship 2016 began on October 7 at the Indoor Badminton Sta-

dium, Dimapur. The twoday championship, which will conclude on October 7, will witness over a 100 participants competing in various age and weight categories.

The opening ceremony was graced by RS Panesar, former assistant governor of Rotary International District 3240, as the chief guest. A social worker and an engineer by profession,

ISL: Forlan penalty helps Mumbai FC beat NE United

Mumbai City FC’s marquee, Diego Forlan, scored from the spot giving them their first home win of the season at the Mumbai Football Arena.

MuMbaI, OctOber 7 (ageNcIeS): The final two minutes summed up the entire match for NE United FC in their match against Mumbai FC on Friday as they succumbed to a 1-0 loss. NE United had lots of chances throughout the game but they just could not find the back of the net. The penalty by Forlan in the end settled the game for the home side and handed the visitors their first loss of the game.

NorthEast United were on a high after registering two victories from their first two matches. They defeated Kerala Blasters 1-0 in the opening game and then put it across FC Goa 2-0 in the second game to pocket the maximum of six points.

Mumbai City FC won a penalty in the 54th minute of the game and Forlan stepped up. North East United had played a suicide pass in defense which caught Reagan Singh in possession. Pronay Halder stole the ball from the defender inside the box before being fouled. The referee immediately pointed to the spot.

Diego Forlán made no mistake

from the spot. It was a tense moment for the Uruguayan but he kept his cool to score his first goal for the club. The spot kick was hit to the middle and Subrata Paul almost kept it as he got his hand to it. The power behind the shot was enough to beat the keeper in the end.

The visitors created a lot of chances throughout the game, but failed to find the back of the net.

North East United FC won three back-to-back corners in the dying minutes and the NEUFC keeper joined in on the attack. But the Mumbai defenders did well to avoid any mishap. That was the last attack of the game as the referee blew his whistle to end the match.

In the end, the new venue proved to be lucky for Mumbai City FC as they registered a victory at home in the first game itself. Both teams are level on points at the top of the table but the Highlanders have played an extra match. They will be disappointed with the outcome of the match as they lost a chance to register a hattrick of wins for the first time.

Panesar in his address, dwelled on the importance of sports, which can refresh and energise the mind and body. While stating sport as a great medium for developing team spirit and respect for others, he added that it can also be a means of diversion from bad habits. “We should use out body for our benefit, for the family and the country. Refrain from using drugs and bad habits. Use your energy on sports and studies.”

Terming Taekwondo as a sports that demands utmost discipline, he encouraged the youth take it up. “Taekwondo is not only a tool for self defence and keeping fit, it is also a great means for developing selfrestraint.”

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A match between Tiemakhe Kidima and Forest Colony on October 7. (Morung Photo)

boots of D. PaulPangmei.

However the Tiemakhe Kidima equalised in the 12th minute through the boots of Zadutol Phinyo.

Thereafter the Kidima dominated the game for the whole time with Shiirhosiil Pucho scoring 4 goals in the 18th, 20th, 26th and 38th minute respectively, thus joining the other 8 hatrick scorers. Vikethozo Pucho also contributed with a goal in the 25th minute.

In the third match, Senapati FC blanked the Phesama Students' Union by 3 goals.

The first early goal for Senapati FC came through the boots of Koveo in the 8th minute. Again Koveo

OCTOBER 8 MATCHES

1st match (11:00 AM): Nagabazar Y.O vs Headwinds FC Chiechama 2nd match (12:30 PM): Faith Sporting Club Dimapur vs Meriema Y.O 3rd match (2:00 PM): Nagaland Police (Red) vs Kigwema S.U doubled the lead in the 21st minute through a spot kick after he was taken down in the penalty area by Kezhazelie Kuotsu of Phesama Students' Union. Kezhazelie was also cautioned with a yellow card. In the 30th minute NeruChand of Senapati FC found the net again with a header thus making it a 3 nil lead.

In a very exciting and

thrilling last match played between the Nagaland Police (Blue) and Crony FC Khuzama, the match was temporarily suspended in the 19th minute due to bad weather.

Commencing back with the remaining time of the 1st half, Muluvoto Rhakho of Nagaland Police (Blue) found the net in the 30th minute of the 1st half which took them to lead.

MDFA TROPHY 2016

DYA, Elation SC and Grasshoppers register wins

two goals in the 60th and 68 minutes; while Temjenmeren again scored his second goal in the 66th minute thereby sealing the fate of the Tongpang Ruju Club.

Earlier in the first match of the day, Elation SA defeated Mongolian FC 2-0. The goals for Elation SA was scored by Bendangmeren (Jersey No 21) in the 38 minute while his teammate, Chubayanger (Jersey No 8) scored the second goal for Elation in the 47th minute. With this second win for Elation in the tournament, it is wondered with Elation SA would emerge as the dark-horse and a team to be reckoned with in the next matches.

In the last and final match of the trophy, Grasshoppers defeated Tongdenyong SC 3-1.

SC bars BCCI from releasing funds to state associations

New DelhI, OctOber 7 (IaNS): The Supreme Court on Friday barred the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from releasing any funds to its state affiliates until they give an unconditional undertaking that they wil comply with the organisational reforms as recommended by the Justice R.M. Lodha Committee.

A bench headed by Chief Justice Tirath Singh Thakur also said that the state associations of the BCCI will not disburse the funds already given to them by the country's apex cricketing body till they file an unconditional undertaking that they will implement the Lodha Committee recommendations.

The court has asked BCCI President Anurag Thakur to file a personal afidavit stating whether he has written to International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman David Richardson, asking the game's world governing body to take a stand that the Supreme Court judgement and the Lodha Committee recommendations would amount to government interference in the afairs of the BCCI. The BCCI has already disbursed funds to 17 state units. Around 13 state units are yet to receive any funds from the BCCI and the apex court has stated that the board must not disburse any money to them until they give an undertaking that they will abide by the directives of the Lodha panel.

The Supreme Court had lashed out at the BCCI last week, warning that the board will be forced to comply with the Lodha panel verdict if they did not implement the suggested changes by October 6.

On Thursday, senior counsel Kapil Sibal, appearing on behalf of the BCCI, has pleaded before the court that it would be difficult for the BCCI to give an unconditional undertaking by Friday that it will hold back the funding of its state affiliates who would resist organisational reforms.

The second and third goals for Nagaland Police came through the boots of Vizorii Peseyie and Imsiimanen Jamir in the 40th and 54th minute respectively.

Crony FC Khuzama fought back hard and Onotso scoring twice for the team in the 57th and 59th minute. The Nagaland Police defences and the Custodian were kept busy the whole time. The Crony FC players created many chances in the final minutes however failed to convert any of them.

Moasosang Imchen of Nagaland Police (Blue) was cautioned with a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.

Grasshoppers (white jersey) in action while playing against Tongdenyong SC in the last match of the day in the ongoing MDFA Trophy 2016 at Imkongmeren Sports complex, Mokokchung on Friday, October 7. (Photo by Toshi Kichu)

MOkOkchuNg, OctOber 7 (MexN): Dilong Youth Association (DYA) triumphed over Tongpang Ruju Club 5-1 in an exciting match at the ongoing MDFA trophy 2016 at Imkongmeren Sports Complex here today. With today’s win, DYA has registered two wins

in the tournament and has emerged as one of the strongest teams in the trophy. The first goal for DYA came through the boots of Temjenmeren (Jersey No 11) at the 33rd minute through a spectacular long shot that went directly into the nets. However the celebration was short-lived

Saturday, October 8 matches.

Time 11:30 Am as Tongpang Ruju Club counter-attacked at Ret1ST MATCH: sungyongdang (Jersey No Alempang YA Vs Telongjem FC 4) equalized the score in 2ND MATCH: the 36th minute. The second half was dominated Moanungsang Memorial S/C Vs Mongsenbai

by DYA as Bendangsunep Youngstarz FC (Jersey No 10) scored the 3RD MATCH: second goal for Dilong Startdom United FC vs in the 56th minute. DYA Mongolian United FC striker Yhunshalu scored

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