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Assam Rifles personnel were reportedly fired upon near Avangkhu, Meluri, Phek district on September 10. According to the Assam Rifles, the firing was carried out by NSCN (K) cadres on a column of AR personnel, who were transporting medical supplies to Avangkhu village. The firing occurred at around 4:00 pm some two to three kilometres before reaching Avangkhu. While stating that there was no report of any casualty, the Assam Rifles informed that their personnel were headed to Avangkhu on foot to conduct a medical camp at the village. Landslides had prevented supply vehicles from reaching the village. The AR personnel were scheduled to conduct medical camps at Pokhungri and Avangkhu villages on September 11. It was further informed that the medical camps will take place as scheduled. The incident could not be independently ascertained and neither could the Phek police be reached for confirmation.
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A naga woman selling Bamboo shoots along the national Highway 29 at Ghaspani, in the outskirts of Dimapur, nagaland. Photo by Caisii Mao
nH 29 cleared for light vehicles
Morung Express news Kohima | September 10
Weeks after the severe landslide at NH-29 near Phesama completely cut off the highway, the Senior Superintendent for Police Kohima, through a press note informed that the highway has been cleared for single lane traffic. The note informed that light vehicles and
passenger vehicles will be allowed to transverse along the mudslide zone alternatively. Heavy load vehicles will not be allowed to ply for the time being until the area has stabilized. However, movement of traffic is subject to condition of the road since work is still under progress and at times may be closed for maintenance works.
Manipur trucks allowed to ply Due to the shortage of fuel in Manipur state and the need for essential commodities, 64 oil tankers were allowed to cross the NH-29 at Phesama along with public vehicles. “We are controlling the traffic from both sides,” said Thejangulie Zao, District Project Officer, Nagaland State Disaster Management
AcAUt urges participation in ‘common Platform’
DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): The Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland today reiterated its appeal for all to participate in the upcoming “Common Platform program,” to be held on September 12, 3:00pm at DDSC, Dimapur. A press note from the ACAUT urged all apex tribe Hohos of the districts, the ACAUT units in the other districts, all mass-based organizations, women organizations, student organizations, youth organizations, GBs and DBs unions at all levels, educational institutions, churches of all denominations, business organizations in all the districts, etc to attend the “discourse on peaceful settlement of Naga political issue.” It further asked all the chairmen and public under DUCCF, leaders and citizens of all the villages under Dimapur district, principals and fac-
ulty members of all the colleges, theological seminaries, intellectuals, concerned citizens, and the social media community to attend the programme. The ACAUT said that the ‘Common Platform’ is “not a consultative meeting in any sense of the term,” but “purely an open discussion platform where noted personalities and church leaders will voice their opinions on the theme “Nagas’ Opinion on Peaceful Settlement” and the citizens invited to listen and participate in the discussion. “Therefore, the needless exercise of raising of hands by the participating public to endorse resolutions does not arise,” it stated. At this stage, the ACAUT said that the platform “cannot go beyond discussion and sharing of ideas vis-à-vis the Naga issue, and therefore, the apprehensions of various organizations are misplaced.”
Association (NSDMA) who also mentioned that the last two days were dry without any rainfall. Zao however informed that it is not clear for the road to be fully opened. So far no landslide has occurred in the last two days, added Rovise Khale, Secretary, Phesama Village Council. If the rain falls again, there are high chances of the landslide occurring again.
NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 10 (PTI) : Three months after the gruesome attack in Manipur that left 18 army personnel dead, NIA today announced a cash reward of Rs 7 lakh for information leading to arrest of S S Khaplang, Chief of NSCN-K, a rebel Naga group allegedly responsible for the killings. NIA also announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh on Niki Sumi, self-styled chief of the armed wing of NSCN-K, who is alleged to have led a group of rebels on June four and carried out an attack on Army personnel in Manipur’s Chandel district. “S S Khaplang is head of the NSCN (K) group and Niki Sumi is holding the charge of armed wing of said group. They were closely associated with the decision to attack Assam Rifles personnel at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima on March 26 and subsequent string of attacks on armed forces including the attack on 6 Dogra Regiment Convoy in Chandel district of Manipur on June four killing 18 Army personnel,” the National Investiga-
tion Agency(NIA) said in a statement. The agency said any member of the public giving any reliable information about the whereabouts of these hardcore terrorists that could lead to their arrest will be rewarded. Khaplang is a resident of Myanmar while Sumi hails from Nagaland. There
injuring 15 others in the Manipur attack. The militants had formed three groups to carry out the attack and explosive-laden cans were planted alongside the road to maximise the damage, the sources said. During the investigations, NIA examined several surrendered militants of NSCN-K, who also helped them identify many of the accused. In retaliatory strikes following the ambush, Indian army commandos had hit two insurgent camps at different locations along Myanmar’s border with Nagaland and Manipur, inflicting significant damage and casualties. NS CN(K), which walked out of a ceasefire agreement with India in March this year, has been involved in a series of attacks in tandem with some other militant groups in the North-East under the banner of ‘United Liberation Front of South East Asia’. NIA had registered a case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Arms Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in connection with the attack.
7 lakhs for Chairman Khaplang; 10 lakhs for Gen. Niki Sumi are reports that 75-year-old Khaplang was in a hospital and later shifted to Taga, a place which is at a junction of India-Myanmar-China border. Piecing together the evidence collected so far, the anti-terror probe agency said the total number of militants who participated in the attack was 23 out of whom two were killed on June four in retaliatory action by the Army in Chandel district of Manipur, official sources said. Army trucks were attacked with ‘Lathod guns’ and grenades by suspected terrorists of NSCN (Khaplang), killing 18 soldiers and
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clear pending payments, Ao Senden meets leaders newspapers to state govt of the NSCN (IM) Ao region
DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): Five leading daily newspapers in Nagaland state have written to the Nagaland state Chief Secretary, demanding that the various state departments immediately release pending payments for advertisements in Nagaland newspapers. The letter, appended by Geoffery Yaden, Editor, Nagaland Post; Monalisa Changkija, Editor, Nagaland Page; Witoubou Newmai, Editor, Eastern Mirror; K Temjen Jamir, Editor, Tir Yimyim; and Akum Longchari, Editor, The Morung Express, urged the Chief Secretary to direct the concerned departments to this end. The newspapers have expressed disappointment at the Government of Na-
galand’s failure to demonstrate political will and capability to implement its own standing directives to: (i) release of all future advertisements and payments need to be routed through the Directorate of Informa-
have failed to meet their own commitments to release payments within the 45-day period. “It is felt that lack of financial resources cannot be a justification to withhold payments,” they stated in the letter. The newspapers termed it unfortunate that the Government of Nagaland has no regard to the fourth pillar of democracy and said there has been an utter breach of trust. The editors urged the Chief Secretary to take a decisive and concrete decision to ensure that all pending payments are released to the newspapers. They further asked the Nagaland state government to uphold its decision to release all payments within 45-days of publication of advertisements.
‘Lack of financial resources cannot be a justification to withhold payments’ tion and Publicity Relation and (ii) make all payments of published advertisements within 45 days from the date of publication. While acknowledging that all pending bills up to September 30, 2014 were cleared in December 2014, the newspapers however lamented that since then, the government departments have been erratic and callous in their payments and
MOKOKCHUNG, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): A joint meeting between the NSCN (IM) Ao region led by its Officers and Ao Senden officials was held at Ao Senden office on September 9 to deliberate on the need for “wise and proactive approach” to the Framework Agreement signed between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM). A press note from the Ao Senden informed that the meeting also deliberated on the recent resolution of the Ao Senden regarding the Framework Agreement that in the event to take decision that encompasses the Ao tribe, the Ao Senden in consultation with the general public will solely decide on behalf of the Aos. “The intention of the resolution was made clear that no individual or groups from the public will initiate any decision on behalf of the Aos. This decision was made taking into consideration to avoid any discrepancies amongst the Ao community,” it said. The members in the meeting encouraged the Ao community to remain united at this sensitive juncture and further extend positive ideas and cooperation for a fruitful final settlement. The NSCN (IM) leaders meanwhile expounded the responsibilities required to endure in achieving the long desired goals of the Naga peace process and asked the Ao Senden to continue supporting the current peace process “with the same zeal and perceptive.”
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Governor is misinformed or ignorant: NSCN (IM) Nagaland govt direct depts to follow reservation policy
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DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): The NSCN (IM) today said that the Nagaland Governor seems to be “totally misinformed or ignorant” of the Framework Agreement signed between the Government of India and NSCN (IM). The NSCN (IM) said this in response to recent reports quoting the Governor as stating that “NSCN has given up the demand for a sovereign Nagaland.” A press note from the MIP of the NSCN (IM) stated that the Framework Agreement is the foundation upon which the edifice of solution will be built. The agreement says that India and Naga will co-exist as two entities and that the question of merger of one with the other does not arise, it said. The NSCN (IM) as-
serted that Nagas are not looking for status in par with other communities within the parameter of Indian constitution. “Ours is not a domestic/law and order problem of India. The agreement says it is a political problem that calls for political solution. It also says that the history and the situation of the Nagas is unique, which means Nagas have never been a part of the Union of India either by conquest or by consent,” it stated. On the Governor’s reported statement that “no areas of other states will be lumped with Nagaland,” the NSCN (IM) said that Nagas have never ever grabbed even an inch of land from their neighbors; “rather our land has been divided into a number of pieces and taken by our neighboring states against
the wishes of the Nagas.” Division of Naga territory is one of the causes of the resistance movement, it said while maintain that peaceful and honorable solution “will never be there so long as Nagas are kept divided.” Territorial integration of the Nagas, it affirmed, is a “natural necessity, not a choice or demand.” The Framework Agreement, it revealed, says that “according to the universal principle sovereignty lies with the people, not government.” Therefore, the sovereignty of India lies with the Indian people and the sovereignty of the Nagas lies with the Naga people, it reasoned. It however conceded that there will be “sharing of sovereign power for enduring peaceful co-existence of the two entities.” The Nagas, it affirmed, will never
accept any agreement that betrays their principle. “Seeking solution by suppressing the right of the Nagas is the seed of war, not solution,” it added. The NSCN (IM) also claimed that representatives from all sections of Naga people have “unanimously approved and endorsed the framework agreement in their consultative meeting,” and the NLA legislators have given “high appreciation and support.” The Nagas, it stated, are now entering a new era where they will live with India and other neighboring people and nations on the basis of harmonious interdependent relationship. “This is the era of the Nagas. No evil policy or deception strategy or coalition forces of the aggressors or power of the enemies of the Nagas will prevail anymore,” it said.
KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 10 (DIPR): The Nagaland state government has directed all departments and all appointing authorities to strictly abide by, and follow the existing government reservation policy while making any direct appointment against any government post. There shall be a specific provision in every Departments Service Rule to the effect that all appointments to the service shall be made in accordance with the existing reservation policy of the state government, a notification from DIPR informed. If there is any Department’s Service Rule which does not contain such stipulation or specific provision, the concerned department shall immediately initiate proposal for incorporation of such a provision in the Department’s Service Rule, and the process of such incorporation by amendment of the Department’s Service Rule shall be completed before the end of October, 2015, it added. In terms of the existing reservation policy of the Government of Nagaland, 25% of all posts/ vacan-
cies under the State Government, which are to be filled through direct recruitment, are reserved for the 6 ‘backward tribes’ of Konyak, Phom, Sangtam. Chang, Yimchunger and Khiamniungan, whereas 4% are similarly reserved for Zeliang and Chakhesang tribes, and 2% each are reserved for Pochury tribe and Sumi tribe of Kiphire District, thus making the total of reservation to 37%.
On roster system Meanwhile, in partial modification of an earlier notification regarding instructions for operating the roster system for implementation of reservation for “Backward Tribes (BTs)” in the state, the Government of Nagaland has directed that the following system shall be followed with immediate effect: If no candidate is available from a particular BT whose turn has come on the roster, the vacancy shall not be filled by a candidate belonging to any other tribe. In other words, there shall be a ban on de-reservation of vacancies reserved for BTs in direct recruitment.
If no candidate from a particular BT is available for filling up the vacancy earmarked for that BT in the roster, such vacancy shall be treated as “backlog vacancy”. In the subsequent recruitment, the “backlog vacancy” shall be announced for recruitment along with other vacancies (called the current vacancies). The current vacancies shall be treated as one group and the “backlog vacancies” as a separate group. Such “backlog vacancies” shall be filled up by candidates belonging to the particular BT(s) for which they were earmarked in the roster earlier. This process of filling up of “backlog vacancies” shall be carried forward, if necessary, till all such vacancies are filled up by candidates belonging to the particular BT(s) for which they have been earmarked. In short, if the vacancy belonging to a particular BT cannot be filled during any year, the backlog will be earned over to the next year for recruitment as a backlog quota, and this will be carried on till it is filled up by a candidate from that BT.
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Global Leadership Summit 2015 event in Nagaland Morung Express News
“These two days of Global Leadership Summit offers to a leader's life, moments of encouragement, With believe that, "Local Church refreshing the vision and challengis the Hope of the World, the only ing them to raise their risk level. As hope...,” Global Leadership Summit well as, string them to the standard of will be organised in Nagaland in two places including Dimapur and Kohima. Hosted by Dimapur Christian Forum, the GLS Dimapur chapter will be held at IMC hall, Fellowship Colony on October 13 and 14. In Kohima, United Baptist Church will host the event on October 16 and 17. GLS vision is, “to stir-up, chal- which God who call them to be. Not lenge the Pastors and Christian lead- only today's leader, Summit inspires ers to be effective in their roles and potential leaders to seek God's heart positions.” and being available to be the future Leaders of different entity, pas- leaders,” stated a press note issued by tors, business people, social entre- the organizers in Dimapur. preneurs, teachers, parents, students’ A press conference was held in leaders etc are encouraged to be part Dimapur on September 10 where of the programme and be an agent of the organizing committee for GLS vibrant and influencing change. Reg- Dimapur was constituted. The team istration for Dimapur programme is includes Event Manager: Rev Dr W Rs.300 and Kohima Rs. 500 Students Lohe and Rev. RP Murry; Marketing will be offered 50% concession. and Publicity: Dr.Hesheto Y Chishi, Dimapur | September 10
Vety & AH on technologically distance education programme
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Rev. Moses Murry and Fr Chacko K; Producers: Pastor Chingmak Chang, Dr.N Paphino and Pastor Toshi Longkumer; Technical Director: Sanen Ao and Hukato Swu; Facilitators: Pastor Vilodi Sakhrie and Rev K Chumben; and Finance: Rev Yecto Chopy and Pastor Zirangbe. Sharing on the expected outcome from the GLS, Marketing and Publicity Dr. Hesheto Y. Chishi stated that the Summit helps pastors and leaders to see how to maximize the local Church's potential, to unleash God given gifts and talent of every believer to fulfill the hope of the world. “We have seen this ministry of encouraging and equipping Pastors and leaders will increase the hope for the community through local Church,” he added. Global Leadership Summit, which was started by Bill Hybels Church at Chicago in the year 1995. At present, GLS happens in over 100 countries, 45 languages and 350+ cities different locations globally.
Medical dept reaches Phaijol with health mela
Peren, SePtember 10 (mexn): A one-day health mela was held at Government Primary School Phaijol Village also covering other 5 other nearby villages which is hard to reach and underserved area of Peren District located 50kms approx from District Headquarter. The camp was held on September 9. Peren CMO District Media Officer Pezanguno Celine Secii in a press release stated that this was the first medical camp conducted by the Health & Family Welfare Department in this area. Free health checkups and free medicines were given along with the services of specialized Doctors. The Mela witnessed hundreds of people thronging the center. Patients numbering to 449 availed free medical services at the Health Mela. Under the family planning services, 2- Cu-T insertions were done, 100 cycles Oral contraceptive pills and 650 pieces condoms were distributed. Total 24 chil-
Medical team during the Health Mela held at Phaijol Village, Peren District on September 9.
dren with respiratory infections were identified, minor surgery was done, a total of 24 patients with dental problems were examined, vision tests- 51 eye screening were done out of which 5 were diagnosed with cataract, 2 children with refractive errors, counselling. Also 18 blood test for HIV and 43 for malaria and 2 sputum were collected on the spot for suspected TB cases. Publicity and awareness was done in the form of distribution of IEC materials-
Khekaho interact with DPRO Mokokchung
moKoKchung, SePtember 10 (DiPr): Parliamentary Secretary, Information and Public Relations, Khekaho has said that he would make all out efforts to “turn around the Department from the bottom to the top” and for this “he was on the move and to translate this into reality, the cooperation of the Department is a must”. He stated this during his interactive meeting with Officers and staff of DPRO Mokokchung on September 10. Khekaho said that regaining the past glory of the Department could be possible only when the en-
tire fraternity of the IPR department work as a team. He believed that “trusted team work makes absolute difference”. Parliamentary Secretary in his speech said that he has embarked on a tour of visiting all the IPR offices in the state to see by himself the infrastructure and working condition of the department in those far flung and remote places in the state. Touching upon the activities of news, photo and public address sections of the Department, Khekaho said “there is a plan afoot to improve/upgrade PA equip-
ments in the Department in phase manner” adding that he is serious about making a difference in the department. He however stated that all the changes could not be made at one go as “he is not a magician”. On the ongoing DPRO Office building construction at Mokokchung, Khekaho assured that earmarked fund for the building will be provided soon to ensure that it is completed at the earliest. Calling upon the officers and staff of the DPRO Office Mokokchung to be sincere, Parliamentary Secretary said that he would
continue to make surprise visit of Offices in the district and divisional level. Khekaho also invited in charge of different sections to spell out their grievances and requirements Earlier, DPRO Mokokchung, Chuba Walling in his welcome address expressed gratitude to the Parliamentary Secretary for sparing his time to interact with the officers and staff. He also briefed the Parliamentary Secretary on the staff position under Mokokchung district and equipment available with PA, photo and news sections.
Kohima, SePtember 10 (mexn): The Directorate of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry informed the B.V.SC & AH graduates both in service and unemployed that there is a seat for undergoing post graduate certificate course in veterinary homoeopathy at Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University in Pookode, Lakkidi, Wayanad, Kerala. This is a technologically distance education programme of six months duration with five contact classes suiting the current veterinary medicine practice. The last date of online
application is October 12. The tuition fee per semester per student is Rs. 15,000 and eligible criteria is B.V. SC & AH graduate. However it may be made known that the candidates have to bear the course fee. Interested candidate may apply through Directorate of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Kohima, Nagaland. This was stated in a release issued by Dr. R. Thungchamo Ezung, director, veterinary & animal husbandry. The candidates can visit www.kvasu.ac.in for further details about prospectus and online application.
Notice on school level painting competition
Agri dept conducts prog on NeGP-Agriculture
Kohima, SePtember 10 (mexn): All DEOs, Principal, HM, SDEOs and Head of Institutions (both Government & Private are informed to let their students participate school level painting competition on energy conservation 2015 organised by Ministry of Power and Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Government of India. This competition is divided into two categories: Category A: For fourth, fifth and sixth Standard Student the topics are (a) Save Energy Save Environment, (b) Leaks make your future bleak. Category B: For 7th, 8th & 9th Standard Students the topics are (a) Save Electricity to light more Homes, (b) Don't be cruel Conserve your fuel. On completion of School Level Competition Principal & HM may select the best two and send their painting to the Nodal Officer, Basant Kumar Tigga, Sr. Manager NEEPCO Ltd. Doyang Wokha -797100. or send to the undersigned for early submission on or before September 30.
Kohima, SePtember 10 (mexn): The Department of Agriculture, Kohima organized daylong meeting-cum training programme on ‘NeGP-Agriculture’ for the directorate officers & staff on September 10 in Directorate conference hall. This is first of its kind that the Department is organizing programme on NeGP-Agriculture. Bendangyanger, Director of Agriculture chaired the meeting & re-
view of services where he highlighted about the ongoing programme implemented by the Department. The resource person Alongla Aier, SPMU-PWC Kohima was assisted by Sourath Jyoti Ray, PWC, Guwahati along with the officers from NIC state unit Nagaland, Kmvii Elah and Aphreno Sakhrie. The detail cluster and component wise were presented though power point on Information sys-
tem on Pesticides, Seeds, Fertilizers & Soil; Crops, farm machineries, training and good Agricultural practices; Providing information on weather forecast, Agrimet Advisory; Infrastructural & prices, arrival, procurement point and providing interaction platform; Marketing infrastructures; Monitoring/implementation/evaluation of schemes and Drought relief management-I&II.
Court & Supreme Court. He said that the law students are the group of people who are going to work for justice, fight for justice and some of you would deliver justice as judges in the court. “Every citizen demand for justice but everyone
doesn’t get it and it is because of so many reasons such as minority, illiteracy, poverty, religion, society poor economy, etc,” Rio said. He encouraged the students to work hard and not to compromise with honesty and integrity in the
profession and also ready to help the needy especially the poor section be individual or community so as not to victimized them and their rights are protected and that could the best method to promote the so called ‘Justice’.
Is transitional problem limiting the effectiveness of local governance in Nagaland? Morung Express News Dimapur | September 10
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While there is no doubt that community participation in local governance is recognised inherently as an integral part of Naga Society, with a matter of adjustment here and there, its effective implementation seems to be limited by transitional problem from a traditional mode to a formal institutional mechanism, opined Kavili Jakhalu today. The Head of the Department, Political Science, Dimapur Government College was giving her overview of UGC sponsored National Seminar entitled, “Governance and Decentralization: Local Empowerment” at the concluding session here today at Unity College, Dimapur. Reflecting on its proceedings, she observed that the general tone seems to suggest that while successes are far and between, absence of monitoring mechanism and accountability has limited its
effectiveness of local governance. Kavili further asserted that ‘misinterpretation’ of Art 371 (A) by some people is biggest breaker to Naga’s women ascendency to real empowerment. The Editor-in-Chief of The Morung Express, Aküm Longchari in his remarks on the seminar said, self-determination is the primary foundation and source of such governance and decentralization, without which real empowerment cannot be ushered. He elaborated the ‘self’ as in literal sense as well an entity like a village. He pointed out that the link between theory and praxis is influenced by the structure, and for genuine real decentralisation to occur, one needs to examine the structures as well. He maintained that while we often talk about the function of the State, we rarely talk about the structure of organization, State, Churches or other institutions. “As long as the structure remains patriarchal and rigid; real empowerment won’t
arise,” he argued. Furthermore, there is a marked fundamental tension between legitimacy and legality. Whatever is legal may not be legitimate and vice-versa, Longchari stated. Calling for conceptualizing of new ideas and stressing on the idea of power of imagination, he said we falter in this context as we have stopped dreaming and our knowledge has become more descriptive. A seminar like this can sow the seeds of such ideas, think, imagine and carry the languages of new ideas, he exhorts the gartering. Earlier during the technical session, four papers scrutinize the working of local governance drawing upon from empirical studies as well as field researches. Sentisangla of School of Social Science, UST Meghalaya explaining village organisation and administrative system of Ao Nagas talks about its transitional elements by discerning certain changes in recent years.
Drawing upon her empirical study of local governance in Kohima Village Council, Sulila Anar of Centre for Law and Governance, Jawaharlal Nehru University (CSLG, JNU) explained that ‘consensual’ decision and rotational sharing of power ensures democratic devolution of powers. The VCs are becoming excessively dependent for economic needs as planning are ‘top-down’ and sometimes it merely select the beneficiaries without having a real say on the implementation, Sulila maintained batting for checks and balances and devolution of powers to enable more effectiveness. She wondered how will effective would be the village councils in remote areas, when a clear proximity to power in Kohima does not necessarily translated into prompt action at times Likewise, Yanbeni Kikon of CSLG, JNU observed from her studies a certain power play leading to undermining of social justice with personal conflict and
elasanuo, DPO UIP/RCH, Dr. Limatula, DPO NVBDCP, Dr. Yartenla, DTO RNTCP, Dr. Hedungkiebe, Eye Specialist, Dr. Dennis, Obs & Gynae, Dr. Botoho, Surgeon, Dr. Lungkeuding, Paediatrition, Dr. Thangmang, Medical Specialist, Dr. Martha, MO Heningkunglwa PHC, Dr. Gloria, Dental Surgeon, Dr. Imnuksungba, Epidemilogist IDSP, Nurses, Ophthalmic assistant, paramedics, Counselors and lab technician ICTC, IEC personnel, Surveillance worker malaria.
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ATMA Kohima conducts training Kohima, SePtember 10 (mexn): ATMA Kohima conducted a training on NeGP-A (National e Governance Plan for Agriculture) and ERMS (Extension Reforms Monitoring System) at DAO conference hall here on September 7. The progamme was chaired by Visizolie Virie, Dy. PD (ATMA), Kohima and the keynote address was delivered by Rokoshuno Angela, Dy. PD (ATMA), Kohima. In the technical session, Senchulo Magh, Computer Programmer (ATMA), Kohima trained the functionaries on how to enter and update data of all ATMA activities in ERMS through online mode. Altogether 15 ATMA functionaries attended the training. This was informed in a press release issued by Rokoshuno Angela, Dy. PD (ATMA), Kohima.
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4th Mega NE Cultural Competition
Dr. Er. Vikuotuolie is chief technical advisor of NCSU
The educational tour team of Kohima Law College with Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio during their visit on September 9.
Centre, etc. MP Neiphiu Rio in his address expresses happiness for the visit and being encourage meeting good number of young men and women energetically came to Delhi to learn things in bigger courts like Delhi High
leaflets in local dialect, posters and booklets and at the same time IPC session and counseling was conducted regarding health talks on Family planning and Adolescents health care, Child Health Immunization, Maternal Health and HIV/ AIDS. Nutritional package was also given to all the pregnant women and lactating mothers. Dr. Ngangshimeren CMO headed a medical team with others including Dr. Tiala, Dy CMO, Dr. Khri-
DimaPur, SePtember 10 (mexn): Dimapur Bengali Samaj is organising 4th Mega North-East Cultural Competition where very renown artistes from all NE states would be taking part. All citizens of Nagaland are requested to attend the program anytime in between 9 am to 9 pm from September 11 to 13 at Sri Sri Ram Thakur During the interaction ses- Sevashram, Railway Netaji colony, Dimapur. More than sion, different topics were dis- 700 contestants are expected to participate in the event. cussed with the programme officer incharge of respective schemes and staff of the Department. Rongseninla, Joint Director of Agriculture expressed gratitude for the officers SPMU-PWC, Ko- Kohima, SePtember 10 (mexn): Dr Er Vikuotuohima & Guwahati & NIC state unit, lie Angami, Ph.D, former engineer-in- chief NPWD has Nagaland for rendering their best been designated as the chief technical advisor to Nagaservice on NeGP-Agriculture to the land Contractors’ & Suppliers’ Union (NCSU) head ofDepartment. fice. Expressing happiness over this development, NCSU president Pele Khezhie and Secretary Imsünok Jamir appealed to all the members and general public to extend full cooperation with him “so that most of our grievances and other issues would be solved in a befitting manner.”
KLC educational tour team visits Rio in Delhi
Kohima, SePtember 10 (mexn): The 47-member educational tour team of Kohima Law College led by its Professor-in-Charged Kezhokhoto Savi called upon the Lok Sabha MP & Former Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio and met him at his official residence on the afternoon of September 9. The Professor-inCharged brief the Member of Parliament about the purpose of their visits to various courts in Delhi including the Alternate Disputes Resolution (ADR) such as Mediation and Conciliation Centre, Delhi International Arbitration
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interest. At times, such practices questions the assume practice of democratic practices local government, she added. Assessing the impact of communitisation process in primary healthcare and education, Moalemba of CES, JNU argued for looking at qualitative rather than quantitative analysis, to assess it real impact. Giving her final takeaway, Kavili Jakhalu said except in rare cases, existence of inherent local governance does not consumerated with satisfaction. “Decentralisation should enable fullhearted participation from all stakeholders and not just as a facilitator” she added maintaining it has huge policy implications. The seminar concluded with a valedictory session where the principal of Unity College, DR. SK Chhabra gives away the certificates to the participants and the vote of thanks was delivered by the Seminar Convener, Aosungkum Longkumer.
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Inspection of food & medicine at Medziphema meDziPhema, SePtember 10 (DiPr): Food Safety Officer, Sendong Jamir, Assistant Drug Control, C. Thunrichanbeni Lotha, Superintendent, Medziphema Town Council Murali along with the district administration led by SDO Civil Medziphema, Manpai Phom inspected all the shops and pharmacies at Medziphema town on September 8. The inspection was carried out to check the sale of any expired goods, manufacturing defects of medicine, food and other restricted items. SDO Civil called on the public to check the expiry date while buying any food items or medicine and further asked the public to report to the authority concern. He also warned any shop found selling any expired goods that they would be punished with heavy penalties including even cancelling of the trade license. He also added that the inspection was done keeping in view the safety of the people.
KASSU and GBs association mourn KiPhire, SePtember 10 (mexn): The Kiphire Area Sangtam Students’ Union (KASSU) and Kiphire District GBs Association have mourned the sudden demise of Thsithrongkyu Sangtam on September 2 after prolonged illness. Acknowledging that Thsithrongkyu Sangtam was the pillar of the district, the two organizations in a press note said “he was the only person to lead the citizens of Kiphire to tackle any situation related to law and order.” The GBs association and KASSU also prayed that the almighty God lets his soul rest in peace.
NNC (NA) cautions DimaPur, SePtember 10 (mexn): The Naga National Council (Non-Accordist) has cautioned the public, departments, and all business establishments that any individual dealing in finance without the consent and knowledge of the finance kilonser and finance secretary will be doing so at their own risk. For any complaint, contact @ 8974509609 and 9862234688
SDO (C) Wokha notifies on arms license WoKha, SePtember 10 (DiPr): SDO (C) Wokha, K. Thavaseelan, has informed all arms license holders under Wokha district who are holding multiple licenses in their name to produce the particulars of their license for the purpose of consolidating multiple licenses into one and generation of a single Unique Identification Number (UIN) on or before September 21. This is a mandatory directive which has to be compiled with by all licensees. Failure to do so may result in non-registration/invalidation of license.
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Women stage Ravi in Imphal, bats for ‘inclusive peace’ protest in Manipur Our Correspondent
Imphal | September 10 The centre’s interlocutor for the Naga peace talks, RN Ravi arrived in Imphal on Thursday to clear the air surrounding the peace accord signed between the NSCN (IM) and the Government last month. Ravi was given a warm welcome by the state officials at Imphal Tulihal International Airport where he touched down at 11:45 am. At the airport, he spoke to reporters saying the NSCN (IM) peace accord will be an inclusive
one. “It will be a comprehensive political agreement for inclusive peace,” he said. The pact has raised hopes of restoring peace in the North East. The Naga peace talks interlocutor met Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh. The Manipur Chief Minister is understood to have sought the details of the peace accord from Ravi during the meeting. On August 31, the Manipur Assembly adopted a crucial resolution to safeguard the territorial boundary of Manipur after it felt
that the NSCN (IM) peace pact might threaten the territorial integrity of the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had cleared it that the Naga peace accord was just a ‘framework.’ The two leaders made the clarification against the backdrop of the dissatisfaction expressed by Governments of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh as the Chief Ministers were not consulted while signing the agreement. More than 80 rounds of talks have taken place between the
Government of India and NSCN (IM) since 1997, but without any major breakthrough. The initial deadline to strike a final deal between the two sides was November 2015. Civil society groups in the Manipur’s valley districts are also apprehensive about the Naga peace accord saying any peace deal between the Government of India and the Naga outfit NSCN (IM) has the potential to harm the territory of the state. Representatives of United Committee Manipur (UCM) and All Manipur United Clubs’ Organ-
isation (AMUCO) were scheduled to meet RN Ravi at the Classic Hotel here later in the evening. On August 15, NSCN-IM General Secretary Thuingaleng Muivah had clearly said during a function at Hebron in Dimapur in Nagaland that the Nagas had the right to be integrated and that there could be no solution sans Naga integration. Muivah also disagreed with New Delhi’s assurances to Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh that their territories would not be harmed by the final Naga political solution.
NEHU students set September Number of foreign tourists to NE rises 40% 30 deadline to appoint VC Shillong, September 10 (iAnS): Students of the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) here in Meghalaya on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to appoint a full-fledged vice chancellor before September 30, and warned of an agitation if it was not done. Three students' organisations -- the Khasi Students Union-NEHU unit, the Meghalaya Post Graduate Students' Union and the NEHU Students' Union -- under the banner of a joint action committee (JAC) pinned black ribbons on their shirts to protest against the "failure" of the central government to appoint a vice chancellor. "It is one year now that we have been demanding from the central government to appoint a vice chancellor. But the government is yet to fulfil our demand. Therefore, we have set September 30 as the deadline to appoint a full-fledged vice-chancellor or face the music," KSU-NEHU vice president
Pynkmenlang Sanmiet told journalists. NEHU, one of India's premier central universities, has been functioning without a permanent vice chancellor for the last two years. The union human resource development (HRD) ministry appointed P. Shukla as acting vice chancellor, and also appointed two other professors as acting registrar and acting controller of examinations. "The failure of the central government to appoint a full-fledged vice chancellor has affected the normal functioning of the university and badly affected the students. "They (central government) have been neglecting NEHU and treated it as if it is out of the purview of the HRD ministry," the student leader said. He said the reason why NEHU has slipped down in the list of India's top 10 universities was because of the failure of the central government to ensure its smooth functioning.
neW Delhi, September 10 (ibn): The number of foreign tourists visiting the north-eastern states of the country has recorded a sharp jump of 40% to 1,18,552 in 2014 from 84,820 in 2013, according to the latest data compiled by the Union Ministry of Tourism. Sikkim, which is not considered a part of the "seven-sister states" but essentially forms a part of the North-East, hosted the highest number of foreign tourists. As many as 49,175 foreign tourists visited the tiny state in 2014, as compared to 31,698 in the previous year. Probably the state's better accessibility to the rest of India as compared to the other states in the region was the reason for high growth of tourism. Sikkim is also sandwiched between Himalayan countries Nepal and Bhutan and the proximity makes it an easy choice for the foreigners. However, it was Tripura that registered the steepest growth as the number of foreign tourists swelled to 26,688 in 2014 from 11,853 in the previous year. Assam
Won't accept any foreigner post March 1971: Assam Students Union gUWAhAti, September 10 (et): While Congress and BJP are out to take credit for Centre's decision to regularize entry and stay of people of religious minority from Pakistan and Bangladesh, who have been forced to flee to India due to persecution in their respective countries, All Assam Students Union (Aasu) has opposed the decision. Aasu stated Assam would not accept any foreigner post-March 24, 1971. According Aasu all preMarch 24, 1971 migrants coming to Assam from Bangladesh would be accepted by Assam irrespective of their religious affiliation. The students organization stated Assam has accepted the burden of all such migrants on behalf of the country and there can be no question of Assam accepting the burden of the postMarch 24, 1971 migrants. Opposition party Asom
Gana Parishad branded the notification as another act of treason by the BJPled Government at the Centre. "The above decision of the Central Government is quite contrary to the provisions of the Assam Accord, said AGP president Atul Bora. Gogoi said the Central government had again sought the state's view on December 26, 2013, when a writ petition on the issue was filed in the Supreme Court and the state government had stood by its previous stand. The chief minister argued that Assam Accord dealt with citizenship issue and in the new notification government only allows these communities to stay in India. The Central Government has decided, on humanitarian considerations, to exempt Bangladeshi and Pakistani nationals belonging to minority communities who have entered into
India on or before December 31, 2014, from the relevant provisions of rules and order made under the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 and the Foreigners Act, 1946.
also saw a good increase in number, from 17,638 to 21,537. However, the figures fell by more than a half in Arunachal Pradesh to 5,204 from 10,846 in 2013. Meghalaya surpassed Arunachal Pradesh with a decent increase from 6,773 in 2013 to 8,664 in 2014. Manipur and Nagaland also saw slight increase in the number of foreign tourists. Mizoram again finished at the bottom of the table with just 836 foreign tourists visiting the state in 2014. North East Festival 2015 The increase in the number of tourists can be seen as a result of efforts of the North East Festival, the first edition of which was held in 2013. The figures are expected to rise further this year as the third edition of the festival is to be held in mid-October. The three-day festival, which attempts to showcase and create awareness about the North-Eastern states, will be begin in New Delhi on 16 October. "The biggest cultural festival of Delhi is back. Tourism is the main fo-
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I, Paukira Zeliang s/o Lt. Hetalamding of Ngwalwa Vill. PO & PS Jalukie, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declared that: 1. I am the deponent of this affidavit. 2. That the name Paukira Zeliang and Paukira Paukira is of same person. 3. I hereby declared that my correct name is Paukira Zeliang and shall be used for all official purposes in the future. Deponent 1st Class Magistrate
cus," IANS quoted organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta as saying. "We will also promote regional festivals like Sangai, Hornbill and Rongali so that tourists can plan their visit to the northeast accordingly. There will be sessions on tourism and connectivity too." Football, Delicacies, Music and More The festival will also focus on football and the region's traditional sports. Ahead of the main event, a football competition will also be held in the national capital from 10 to 15 October. Around 20 Delhi-based colleges will compete against various northeastern football clubs during the event, that carries a prize money of Rs 5.5 lakh.
Photographs highlighting the role of freedom fighters from the region as well as tribes from the states will also be displayed along with traditional costumes, handlooms and handicrafts. North-eastern food will be another attraction of the event with 25 stalls offering delicacies from the region. Visitors can also buy vegetables from the region that are not easily available in Delhi. "We are trying to bring the entire northeast under one platform. There will be around 45 musical acts. Popular musicians like Lou Majaw, Zubeen Garg and Girish and The Chronicles will perform. We are expecting Rabbi Shergill to join us," Mahanta added.
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imphAl, September 10 (pti): On the third day of the 60-hour bandh called since September 8 by the Joint Action Committee (JAC), women in Churachandpur town staged a sit-in-protest in different localities demanding withdrawal of three bills passed by the Manipur Assembly on August 31, a police official said today. Women gathered in Churachandpur town staged protest demonstration and shouting slogans like "hand over the killers of nine brothers", "we demand separate administration for hill", "resign MLAs" etc, the official said. There was no untoward incident in Churachandpur town today, the official said, adding that law and order situation was under control. The JAC, formed on
September 2, has since been spearheading the agitation against the passage of the bills seeking to protect the rights of the indigenous people of the state. Several government buildings, houses of a Minister and an MP have been torched by the protesters since the agitation began on August 31. Eight persons have been killed in violence during the agitation while a motorcyclist died in an accident trying to avoid a blockade set up by the protsters, official figures said. The three bills seeking to protect the rights of the indigenous people are the Protection of Manipur People Bill, 2015, the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (7th amendment) Bill, 2015 and the Manipur Shops and Establishments (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015.
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Nagaland govt introduces e-Challan Kohima, September 10 (Dipr): With a view to automate the process of payment of taxes and facilitate easy payment of taxes, the Government of Nagaland has introduce an Electronically Generated Payment Challan Form “echallan” as an alternative mode for making manual payment of all kinds of taxes in addition, to the existing modes of payment. Each “e- challan” will have a ‘Unique Transaction Reference Number’ (UTRN) for facilitating easy tracking and references. It may be accessed through the department’s web portal www.nagalandtax.nic.in which is available 24/7. It will allow deposit of all kinds of taxes “Direct to Bank” (D2B). The roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders involved and the procedures thereof are given below for strict adherence by all concerned:-
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Taxpayers
1. Taxpayers intending to make tax payment manually through “e-challan” mode shall avail the service from the department’s web portal. This service can also be availed from any of the District Taxes Offices or from the Dealers’ Facilitation Centers during working hours. 2. Taxpayers shall upload the necessary payment details in the Input Form of the “e- Challan” and take a print-out of the same. 3. Taxpayers shall directly deposit the tax amount in any of the authorized Bank(s) using the “e-Challan”. 4.The taxpayers shall present the “e-Challan” in quadruplicate before the authorized Bank(s) along with the amount to be deposited. 5. On receipt of the original copy of the “e-Challan” from the authorized Bank(s), the taxpayers can upload the Bank Scroll No & Date of the “e-Challan” in the Taxes department’s web portal. 6. On allotment of the TV No & Date on the body of the Original copy of the “e- Challan” by the Treasury Officer, the taxpayers can upload the TV No. & Date of the “e-Challan” in the department’s web portal and complete the payment process.
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1. The authorized Bank(s) shall allot Bank Scroll No. & Dates and seal and sign on the body of the Original copy of the “eChallan” acknowledging the receipt of such payment and return the same to the taxpayer. 2. The authorized Bank(s) shall, forward a list of the Scroll No. with Date issued for the day along with the duplicate copies of the “e-Challan” to the Superintendent of Taxes on the next working day following the date of payment. 3. The authorized Bank(s) shall send the Scroll along with the Triplicate and Quadruplicate copies of the “e-Challan” to the concerned Treasury Officer on the next working day following the date of payment.
Treasuries & Accounts Department
1. On receipt of the Triplicate and Quadruplicate copies of the “e-ChalIan” from the authorized Bank(s), the Treasury Officer will assign the TV No. & Date on the body of the Triplicate and Quadruplicate copies of the “e-Challan” and record the same in the register maintained by them. 2. The concerned Treasury Officer shall also, on production of the original copy of the “e-Challan” by the taxpayer, assign the appropriate TV No. & Date on the body of the original copy of the “e-Challan” as per records maintained by them. 3. The Treasury Officer shall send Advice List to the Superintendent of Taxes of the area along with the Triplicate and Quadruplicate copies of all the “e-Challan” received from the Bank(s) for the month by the 5th day of the following month.
Taxes Department
1. On receipt of the Original or the Duplicate copy of the “e-Challan” from the Taxpayer or the authorized Bank(s), as the case may be, the concerned Superintendent of Taxes shall, if not uploaded, upload the Bank Scroll No & Date of the “e-Challan” in Taxsoft. 2. On receipt of the Advice List with the Triplicate and Quadruplicate copies of the “e-Challan” from the Treasury Officer, the concerned Superintendent of Taxes shall, if not uploaded, upload the TV No. & Date in the Taxsoft and validate the payment process.
Modi’s adviser puts pressure Apple launches new iPhones, iPad, TV FranciSco/new on RBI to cut interest rates San Delhi, September 10 new Delhi, September 10 (reuterS): A top adviser to Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on Thursday for cuts in interest rates to boost India’s sluggish economy, putting pressure on the cautious Reserve Bank ahead of a policy review later this month. While India’s projected economic growth of 8% is viewed by the IMF as a bright spot among major economies, Asia’s thirdlargest economy is still suffering from excess capacity. Arvind Panagariya, who runs the government’s NITI Aayog policy com-
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mission, said the economy needs cuts of 50-100 basis points. He said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should act regardless of the outcome of a U.S Federal Reserve meeting next week. “The case for cutting rates is so strong,” Panagariya, a formerly U.S.-based economist who joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration in January, told CNBC-TV18 in an interview. “Whatever, the Fed does, we are ripe for a 50 basis point rate cut,” said Panagariya, who has a cabinet rank in the government. The Federal Reserve is meeting on Sept. 16-17 to ponder the timing of the first interest rate rise in the United States since the global downturn of 2008. With the rate decision widely expected to roil emerging markets, analysts expect the Fed’s move to be a critical element in determining the RBI’s monetary stance at a policy review meeting on Sept. 29. The RBI has lowered rates by a total 75 basis points lower since January with 3 cuts. However, it left the policy repo rate on hold at 7.25% at its last meeting, tying future cuts to the inflation outlook. Companies say the cost of capital needs to come down to spur a wider recovery. At a meeting with Modi on Tuesday that was also attended by Panagariya, Indian business leaders called for interest rates to be cut as much as 1.25 percentage points by next March.
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being at the forefront of mobile technology and expanding its premium consumer base outside the US, while competing with rivals like Google and Microsoft. Apple did not give out any price indication of the new products for India but the phones are expected to be a tad pricier than the earlier versions of iPhones - the 6 and the 6 plus. The iPad Pro, launched at $799, is also expected to come at a much higher price than Air 2. The new iPhones come with new powerful hardware and a new touch technology called 3D Touch to engage and delight the users in new ways. But it currently has very
few apps. This could be Apple’s trump card to beat competition from Android and Windows combined together. “With the new 12.9-inch iPad, Apple has done wonders, especially in maintaining the dimensions and the weight of the tablet. It managed to continue working on the styluses and came out with one which has better pressure sensitivity and precision,” Roy said. Apple’s new stylus could also cut into sales volume of Samsung which was the first to come out with an Android-based stylus-based phablet. “The 10-hr battery backup on the full retina display is also an example of the company’s excellence,” Roy added.
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pune, September 10 (nDtV auto): The country’s largest utility vehicle maker, Mahindra and Mahindra, finally launched the TUV300 sub-compact SUV in India with a starting price of Rs. 6.90 lakh. Positioned above the slow-selling Quanto, the Mahindra TUV300 will take on the Ford EcoSport, Hyundai Creta, etc.. The Mahindra SUV gets 7 variants across 3 trims - T4, T6 and T8 in a total of 6 colours - Verve Blue, Dynamite Red, Molten Orange, Glacier White, Majestic Silver and Bold Black. Inspired from a “battle tank”, the Mahindra TUV300’s design gets elements like flat roof, square-shaped wheel arches, raised shoulders and straight bonnet. It also sports clear lens head-lamps, toothed front grille, and a gloss black D-pillar. Developed and designed in-house, the vehicle is based on a new ladder frame chassis. The research & development work of the TUV300 was carried out at the Mahindra Research Valley (MRV), Chennai. Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group, said, “The launch of the TUV300 is of special significance to the Mahindra Group as it represents our ‘Rise’ philosophy in action. Our development team used alternative thinking to deliver a vehicle with a high level of technology and performance at an unbeatable price. The TUV300 embodies Mahindra’s ‘Tough and Rugged’ DNA which makes me confident that it will be a brand creator in its segment and find favour both in India and globally.” The Mahindra TUV300 SUV comes powered by a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder, mHawk80 diesel engine that develops 82.5bhp and 230Nm of maximum torque. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual with the AMT also as an option. Safety provisions on the Mahindra TUV300 include dual airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Corner Brake Control (CBC), and automatic door locking.
China contributes 30% to global growth beijing, September 10 (ianS): Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang on Thursday announced that Beijing has contributed around 30% to global economic growth during the first half of 2015, adding that the world’s second largest economy will not take a “hard landing”.The premier made the announcement on the sidelines of the ongoing Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015, also known as the Summer Davos forum, which opened earlier in the day in Dalian city, Xinhua news agency reported. Li said China’s seven percent growth during the first half of this year was not an easy achievement amid a slow world economy. He said a seven percent rise for a $10 trillion economic base is much bigger than the 10% growth of a smaller economy in the past, placing China among the world’s top major economies. A more encouraging sign, according to Li, is that the country’s economy is more oriented toward consumption, which accounts for half of China’s economic output and 60 percent of growth. Though economic growth moderated to 7% in the first half, retail growth in China has risen more than 10% so far this year. Household disposable income has also outstripped economic growth, Li said. Employment growth exceeded 7.18 million during the first half of 2015 or 72% of the 10 million target set for the whole year. Also, over 100 million Chinese travelled abroad last year and the number of visitors rose 10% in the first six months of this year. Chinese tourists have demonstrated strong purchasing power abroad. Li also said the Chinese government is capable of dealing with the consequences of growth sliding out of reasonable range and that the economy will not have a “hard landing”. Despite slower foreign trade value growth, imports of commodities have grown in volume and the country’s foreign direct investment will also continue to grow at a fast pace, Li said. DIMAPUR Civil Hospital:
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DCs directed to constitute ENPO area still a priority:NPCC local complaints committee Kohima, September 10 (Dipr): All deputy commissioners have been directed to constitute ‘Local Complaints Committee’ in their respective Districts and designate a Nodal Officer in each sub-division to receive complaints for the redress of complaints relating to sexual harassment of women employees at their work places. This directive was issued in supercession of an earlier notification and as per provisions under section 6 & 7
of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 The Local Complaint Committee shall consist of the following members to be nominated by the Deputy Commissioners. 1. A Chairperson to be nominated from amongst the eminent women in the field of social work and committed to the cause of women. 2. One Member to be nominated from amongst
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the women working in subdivisions. 3. Two Members, of whom at least one shall be a woman, to be nominated from amongst such NGOs or Associations committed to the cause of women or a person familiar with the issues relating to sexual harassment, which may be prescribed. Provided that atleast one of the nominees should, preferably, have a background in law or legal knowledge.
Dimapur, September 10 (mexN): Clarifying on a press statement issued its president, K Therie questioning the honesty of the Govt. of India and the Govt. of Nagaland, the State Congress today said ENPO area is still the priority on Congress agenda. The statement witnessed reactions by some people particularly on the ENPO issue but its intent was only to highlight the sufferings of the people which have continued for nearly two decades despite being under ceasefire, stated a press note from the Media Cell, NPCC
Congress has never been an obstacle nor has objected to ENPOs objectives, it maintained adding that during 2013 assembly elections, Congress in its manifesto has proposed to setup mini secretariat at Tuensang to deliver better service to the people of ENPO area; a commitment which was also reaffirmed by Rahul Gandhi, Vice President AICC during his election rally at Tuensang. DUDA was set up with the awareness that some the ENPO area is still underdeveloped, it added. Further stating that ENPO area is still its prior-
ity agenda, the congress claimed, “Given opportunity to govern, we shall give an honest attempt to correct the wrongs. We also appeal to the MLAs and leaders from ENPO areas to be honest in developing their respective places instead of focusing their individual developments in Kohima and Dimapur.” It further accused the government of India and the State government for continually beating around the bush instead of solving the political problem and showering peace, freedom and security people.
Naga Hoho Federal Assembly on Oct. 14 Dimapur, September 10 (mexN): The 2nd Federal Assembly of the Naga Hoho (2013-2018) which was convened on the 1st of July 2015 could not conduct business due to non formation of Quorum, has been rescheduled
to be held on October 14. In this context, a press notification from Naga Hoho Assembly Secretary, K. Elu Ndang has requested all the Federating Units, Sub-ordinate Bodies and Committees of Naga Hoho to attend the Assembly
without fail. Further, the Federating Units are directed to represent in the Assembly as per the provision of the Yehzabo (Constitution) of Naga Hoho vide Article-6 clause (2), it said. The notification also
informed that any important agenda from the tribe Hohos may be submitted in written to the Speaker F/A on or before October 10. For further necessary information, contact the Assembly Secretary @ +919856979856, it added.
Allow entry of heavy vehicles till Purana Bazar, KDTODU appeals Kohima, September 10 (mexN): Kohima police manning Peducha check gate during routine checking of vehicles on September 10 recovered 40,113 (forty thousand one hundred and thirteen) numbers of banned Spasmo Proxyvon capsules from a Manipur bound bus. Kohima, Nagaland Sr. Superintendent of Police informed in a press note that drugs worth Rs. 4,01,130 (four lakhs one thousand one hundred thirty) in the street market was found concealed inside poly bags.
One person identified as Mujahid Ahmed, Village – Hatta Mana Ingkhai, PO/PS – Porompat, Dist – Imphal East, Manipur was arrested in this connection and a regular case vide Sechü (Zubza) P.S Case No. 0030/2015 U/S 13(b) D.C. Act is registered against him. The case is under investigation to ascertain the source from where the synthetic drugs was purchased as well as the destination point including the nexus of inter-state drug smugglers and their modus operandi.
Kohima, September 10 (mexN): The Kohima District Truck Owners and Drivers’ Union (KDTODU) submitted a representation to the ‘concern authorities’ with an earnest request for redressal of its grievances and for immediate attention into the matters. The representations were made to Commissioner of Police Dimapur; Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dimapur; Deputy Commissioner, Kohima; and Angami Public Organization. KDTODU in a press statement issued by its president Khriesalie Üsou and secretary Küvethi Puro
informed that the Union had earlier submitted a representation to the concern authorities on July 27 relaxation of entry of heavy vehicles till Purana Bazar but rued that till date no positive steps has been initiated for the same “Our resentment is not against the restriction of entry into the main town of the city as the union understand the traffic commotion during the broad day light… [but]… against the restriction of entry to Purana Bazar as followed with the new traffic rule” it added. According to KDTO-
DU heavy vehicles coming from the Kohima side are being stopped at TL Angami Park, New Chumoukedima from 9 am to 5 pm as a result causing immense difficulties and hardships to the truckers. Moreover, the system is becoming high risk factors for the truckers as well as for the owners and the public for which the truckers are engaged as the journey takes place late in the evening inviting “intruders,” it added. In this context, it opined that as the traffic till Purana Bazar are less congested, the relaxation of the entry
till the aforesaid junction will not hamper the movement on the road. The union therefore appealed the authority concerned to take the matter most urgently and consider its representation by relaxing the entry of truckers till Purana bazaar without any restriction of time in the “interest of justice.” KDTODU warned that if is earnest request are not redress till September 13, the union shall have no alternative but to take its own “democratic course of action” even in the form of Chaka ban for the redressal of their grievances.
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STSU executive meeting
Dimapur, September 10 (mexN): Satoi Town Students Union has convened its executive meeting on September 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the residence of Vika Aye, Eralibill colony, Dimapur. All the executive members are informed to attend the meeting. For further information, contact 8731969158.
TGUK asks members to register Kohima, September 10 (mexN): The Tesophenyu Group Union Kohima (TGUK) has directed all its members, including students, trainees studying in various institutes and employees in different establishments, residing in and around Kohima jurisdiction without taking undertaking with proper guardianship to register/renew their membership with Union on or before September 30, 2015. A press release from TGUK president Kaghalo Semy cautioned that failing to do so, the union will neither compromise nor hold any responsibility towards him/her in any kind of eventuality arising in future. For further details contact: 8014773765/ 9436200720.
PAC Chairpersons conference held Kohima, September 10 (mexN): All India Conference of Chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees (PACs) of Parliament and State/UT Legislatures 2015 was held at New Delhi on September 8 and 9. Speaker of Lok Sabha, Sumitra Mahajan inaugurated the Conference. The Conference was attended by about 28 States and discussed many issues to strengthen the Public Accounts Committee. CM Chang, MLA & Chairman of Public Accounts Committee, Nagaland Legislative Assembly accompanied by Commissioner & Secretary with senior Officers attended the Conference. Chairman of Public Accounts Committee, CM Chang, MLA was a presenter on the topic – ‘Examination of Witnesses: Existing Secretaries and Financial
Advisers vis-à-vis Actual Incumbents,’ wherein, system may be recommended to enable examination of both the present and past incumbents (including retired persons) to ensure accurate examination of proper utilization of funds, for the welfare of the people. Neiphiu Rio, MP (LS) and former Chief Minister of Nagaland who is also a Member of Public Accounts Committee, Lok Sabha was the keynote speaker on the topic - ‘Expectation of Citizens from their Parliament/State, particularly Public Accounts Committees to operate with more probity to ensure transparency and value of public money.’ This was stated in a press release issued by Nagaland Legislative Assembly Commissioner & Secretary N. Benjamin Newmai.
Cut out middleman in approving the projects/DPR: NVCO Pfutsero 'incident' amicably resolved
Dimapur, September 10 (mexN): A NVCO team headed by its president Kezhokhoto Savi had submitted a representation to the Prime Minister of India urging him to disallow the involvement of middleman, party(ies), individual(s), or dalali in the process of approving the projects/DPR for infrastructural development of various departments under Government of India “to completely avoid bribery or commission by the officials.” The Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO) submitted the same at his office (PMO), South Block, New
Delhi, the Press & Media Cell, NVCO informed in a press note. The NVCO stated in its representation that while the main object of approving DPR/projects is to develop the country especially in the area of infrastructures such as roads, bridges, building, agriculture and human development, education, healthcare sector etc, the involvement aforementioned entities in the process has evolved into huge corrupt practices where the concerned state departments has to spent huge amount of cash bribing the officials to get the work done.
It also highlighted to PM that ‘corruption’ is the greatest enemy of infrastructural development and strongly suggested for judicious utilization of public funds so as to develop Nagaland, still lacking in several infrastructural front. NVCO president & Convenor ACAUT Nagaland (legal cell) Savi had earlier appealed to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the same during his visit to Nagaland, Kohima on last December, it added. The NVCO has also warned the state government regarding the same. It further informed that a recent NVCO Book and
newspaper clippings was also submitted to the PM besides similar representation was submitted to the Union Minister, Shipping, Road Transport and Highways and a copy to the Secretary to the Govt. of India, MORTH New Delhi. The team also had a brief the Chief Engineer (NER), Road transport & Highways by furnishing all relevant documents to him at his office. A copy was also furnished to the lone Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio and the Principal Resident Commissioner, Nagaland House, 29 Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi, NVCO further added.
Dimapur, September 10 (mexN): The ‘unfortunate incident’ regarding an ‘alleged’ case of assault and extortion on a pastor of Pfutsero Town has been amicably resolved, informed a press note received here. A joint meeting in this issue was convened by the Pfutsero Town Pastors Fel-
lowship on September 9 at CBCC Mission Centre, it added. The meeting was attended by Pfutsero Town Traders Union, ACAUT Pfutsero Unit along with NSCN (R) Deputy Kilonser Finance, Kuzoveyi Kezo, Pastor Khrishna Ramauli and some prominent leaders, including among oth-
ers, Thenucho Tunyi, Former Home Minister, Govt. of Nagaland. “All the parties involved settled their differences amicably and agreed to ‘Forgive and Forget’ one another in true Christian spirit and agreed to promote peaceful co-existence, respect one another and create
ANHTU Kohima set to celebrate Hindi Diwas
GHS Jalukie ‘B’ celebrates Teacher’s Day JaluKie, September 10 (mexN): The Government High School, Jalukie ‘B’ celebrated its 3rd Teacher’s Day after being upgraded to High School at the school premises, organised by students.
The event was graced by D Robin, SDO (civil) Headquarters Peren as guest speaker. He deliberated on the significance of Teacher’s Day. Among the districts in Nagaland, he added, Peren stands best in the performance
of HSLC results. Therefore, he encouraged the teaching staffs and students to strive for the best with their endeavour in the field of education. T h e p ro g r a m m e, which began with a prelude of cultural dance, saw
varieties of performances from students. The progamme was attended by various leaders of the village; Council Members, VECs, women leaders, youth organisation, PTA, GBs, VDB secretary and Students of Bethesda Hr. Secondary School present song during the Teacher’s Day well wishers. programme organised by students of the school at Bethesda Hostel campus.
IGAR (NORTH) visits Fazl Ali College TOT on IPV & Pentavalent Vaccine conducted
Major General M S Jaswal addressing the students and facaulties of FAC on Wednesday
moKoKchuNg, September 10 (mexN): The Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) MajorGeneral M.S. Jaswal paid a visit to Fazl Ali College on September 9 and interacted with students and
faculty. Addressing the students and teachers, he gave a talk on “Development of Society” and dwelt on issues pertaining to Nagaland. Gen Jaswal, also an author himself, presented copies of his four publica-
tions to the College. A display of military equipment and arms was also set up as part of the programme. A press release stated that Col S Bhangra, CO, 31 Assam Rifles and other officers, accompanied Gen Jaswal.
Kohima, September 10 (mexN): The Chief Medical Officer, Kohima office along with District Health Society, Department of Health & Family Welfare, NHM conducted training of trainers (TOT) on introduction of Inactived Polio Vaccine (IPV) & Pentavalent Vacine at CMO’s conference hall on September 9. The resource person for the workshop was Dr. Anirruddha Sengupta, SMO (WHO) from the State of West Bengal. Dr. Anirruddha Sengupta, SMO (WHO) took the technical session by informing the trainers about the Global & rationale polio update; on polio eradication and overview of polio end game strategy. He also stressed on the basic facts about IPV vaccine and Revised National Immunization Schedule. Dr. Anirruddha Sen-
a harmonious society in the greater interest of the people” the press note added. The press note was appended by the Convener, Advisory Board of Pfutsero Town Traders Union, Shiekhoto Resuh and Chairman of Pfutsero Town Pastors Fellowship, Poyo Tunyi.
gupta, also mentioned about the Epidemiology of Hib disease & key facts about Pentavalent vaccine. Phasing in, phasing out & repositioning of vaccines in the ILR was also demonstrated. FAQs related to Pentavalent vaccine & IPV such as Open Vail policy & alternate vaccine delivery system was also discussed with demonstration in the training. Resource person also informed the trainers about the vaccine logistics and Coldchain management for IPV & Pentavalent vaccines. Apparently, revised MCP card, counterfoil, use of tracking bag, understanding ‘full immunization’ & ‘Complete immunization’ was discussed with practical session amongst the trainers. Speaking at the workshop, CMO, Dr. Avino Metha informed the trainers and encouraged them
to be actively participative in carrying out of new vaccine to the caregiver. She also stressed on the emphasis of Cold Chain Management by the health workers and informed the medical officers to be prompt and active while imparting training at their block level for betterment of carrying-out the activities. She also mentioned about the last achievement of Mission Indradhanush where all health provider were well co-ordinated in bringing success towards the mission. Meanwhile, she noted that, the introduction of new vaccine should also be achieved with better margin and remarks, so the co-operation and co-ordination within the health provider is seek from the level of Block Program Managers (BPMs) & Block Asha Co-ordinators
(BACs). She also informed the training session that every health provider should mobilized and sensitized the community as they are the target group. The BPMs and BACs are informed to get beneficiaries list from the ASHAs or the Anganwadi workers. The key element and the objectives of the workshop was presented by Dr. Avile Zao, DIO (UIP-RCH). Besides, Update on revised data entry tools (tally sheets, MCH registers, HMIS &MCTS portals) & coverage monitoring chart, communication & media interaction for IPV & pentavalent, DIO (UIPRCH), The programme was chaired by Dr. Avile Zao, DIO(UIP-RCH). Dr. Avile Zao gave time for interaction and queries session. Dy CMO, Dr Neisakho, delivered the closing session of the workshop.
Kohima, September 10 (mexN): The All Nagaland Hindi Teachers’ Union (ANHTU), Kohima Unit informed all the respective Hindi teachers under DEO, SDEO Kohima, SDEO Chiephobozou and SDEO Tseminyu that Hindi Diwas will be celebrated on September 16 at 10:30 AM at Ura Academy Hall, Kohima. The celebration will be graced by Khriehu Liezietsu, parliamentary secretary for youth resources & sports, state lotteries and music task force. The Union will also be organizing essay/debate/singing and poem recitation competition for Class – I to 10 and Class 11- 12th (Kovide) student to mark the occasion on September 15. The competition is for all the schools under Kohima DEO, SDEO Kohima, SDEO Chiephobozou an SDEO Tseminyu (Both government and private schools). All the concerned Hindi teachers have been asked to compulsorily attend the celebration. A fine of Rs. 500 will be imposed against those failing to attend the same. This was stated in a release issued by ANHTU Kohima unit president Kekhrieneilie Tsikhano and information secretary Nelson Yhokha.
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The Power of Truth
The Morung Express X issue 248X issue 185 Thursday 9volume July 2015 volume By dr. sao Tunyi
The reference point of development
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he level of development of Nagaland cannot be measured and judged by what we see in Kohima or Dimapur. It is said that Kohima is the mirror of Nagaland. But showcasing one city (or one festival like Hornbill Festival) cannot reflect the whole of Nagaland. A traveller from a neighbouring State commented that when he travelled between Kohima and Dimapur, he used to think that Nagaland has good roads unlike his State. But later when he got the chance to travel to the interiors of Nagaland, he saw that things were very different. I had an experience of this sort when our Gypsy could not cross the Likhimro River while coming back from Thanamir, the last village in the Myanmar border. It had rained the night before and the water level was too high. So, we had to park the car by the river bank and walk over an hour uphill to the village to spend another night. The next morning, the villagers made all the preparations and went down to the river. The water level had receded and we could cross the river. But there were several places where we had to get down and push the car which led to extreme exhaustion. By the time we crossed Salomi and had a first view of our base destination Pungro, there was such a sigh of relief. In that weary state of mind and body, Pungro appeared like a mega city, a city of civilization with all the modern comforts (dry clothes, blacktopped toads, and mobile signal). But Pungro in the face of Nagaland is a remote town in the international border where development is slow. The reference point for development should not be the number of storeys that people can build in Kohima or Dimapur. 4G internet has arrived but in most rural areas, 2G isn’t working. The important question to ask is, ‘Is development reaching the most insignificant person in the poorest socioeconomic group in the remotest village?’ If not, we cannot say that development is truly taking place in Nagaland. The reference point could be a little girl of a poor family living in an isolated village. What is the future of that girl? What kind of development has reached her so that she can look forward to the future with hope? We say that the world is progressing fast. Technology is progressing so rapidly, knowledge is exploding, choices and opportunities are multiplying. But if development is not inclusive, it is a lopsided development and will not bear good outcome in the long run: for those who lag behind, but also for those who are running ahead. Kohima is going to be a smart city. But it has to be accompanied by development of the smaller towns and villages. Smart city thinkers would have taken urban migration into consideration, that the city is not chocked by influx of migrants. A smart city is good for a lot of reasons including show business. But formulating and executing a development model which does not leave out any section of the people is a moral responsibility of development planners. Dr. Sao Tunyi works as an Epidemiologist at Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Kohima. Feedback can be sent to saotunni@yahoo.co.in, or visit his blog www.thatchhouse.blogspot.in
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WISH TO PEN A BOOK? Make a splash with blogging
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o write a book someday...what an often heard, yet-tobe fulfilled dream! If it's a long cherished wish of yours too, it's probably time to take a leaf out of some of the bloggers-turned-authors' books. According to these authors, their first step into the literary world started with their blog which gave them all that was needed -- confidence, discipline and a dedicated audience. Blogger-turned-author Ganga Bharani, for instance, credits her blog for sowing the first seed of thought to write a book. "I started writing opinion pieces in newspapers when I was 15. Those which did not make it to print occupied space in my blog that was dead otherwise. I did not have even one reader then. My interest started inclining towards telling stories five years after my blog was created," Bharani, who presently has two books to her credit, told IANS. "I wrote short stories and blog series. One such series received good reviews and readers suggested that I publish it as a book." The initial journey wasn't easy though, as Bharani received a lot of rejection mails from publishers before things turned around. "After several rejections I decided to restrict myself to my blog. When I had written four blog series and all got a good response, a publisher approached me through a mutual friend and proposed the idea of publishing one of the series," she says. She says that now her blog readers have begun reading her books as well, thereby earning her a dedicated audience. Beloo Mehra, another blogger-turned-author, had similar experience. He says that the blog helped him muster the confidence to finally pen the first book on the subject that was close to his heart -- the Indian education system. "The idea for my first book -- ABCs of Indian National Education -- came up as a result of my blogging experience. It was in 2014, I had been blogging for a year when a month-long writing challenge came up. I chose to write on the challenges and issues facing the Indian education system," Mehra told IANS. Blogging inspired him to adopt a more reader-friendly tone in book writing instead of a strictly academic one that is usually full of jargons and thus not easily understandable by everyone. "Once you are actively blogging and have a dedicated set of readers, you are also obliged to discipline yourself in posting regularly," says Mehra. "This trait -- discipline -- is also crucial while writing a book." "Ultimately, you should write what you would want to read," says Ritu Lalit, who has two blogs on cooking to her credit and is a published author. "And read as much as you can." Though the subjects of her blogs and novels vary, Lalit nevertheless credits her blogs in helping her realise "a long standing dream". Bharani also has a word of advice for budding authors. "Don't get depressed by rejection. Keep writing. Remember, we all write to be read, not just to get published. If your story is readable, if not sellable, post it in your blog."
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Radical Christians in the New Civil Rights Movement "This aint yo mama's civil rights movement."
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hose were the words emblazoned on activist and public theologian Rahiel Tesfamariam's T-shirt as she was arrested in Ferguson, Missouri during protests marking the 1-year anniversary of police killing unarmed black teenager Michael Brown and the Ferguson Uprising that continues today. In the three years since neighborhood watch vigilante George Zimmerman killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, black millenials across the country have taken to the streets, demanding justice for black men, women and children killed by police with impunity in what has become the Black Lives Matter movement. Unlike the leaders of the 1960s, who dismissed victims like teenage mom Claudette Colvin in order to champion the cause of the more sympathetic victim Rosa Parks, the Black Lives Matter movement seeks to highlight, defend and affirm all black lives. At the forefront of this movement, standing shoulder-to-shoulder, are radical activists at every intersection of blackness—including the two queer women and one Nigerian American woman who together founded #BlackLivesMatter, celebrities like singer Janelle Monáe and trans activist and MSNBC host Janet Mock. Shunning the emphasis on the cisgender heterosexual "respectability" and perfection of victims and leaders of the past, this generation's protests are loud, angry, rude and intentionally inconvenient for the beneficiaries of institutionalized racism, shutting down highways and interrupting everything from political rallies to brunch to demand that the humanity of black people be recognized and respected. But at least one tie remains between the movements of the past and today—many protestors and movement leaders are Christians. A far cry from the right-wing Coalition of African American Pastors that vowed civil disobedience in response to the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the constitutionality of marriage equality in June, many Christians in the black liberation movement are informed by an understanding of Christ as a table-turning, women-empowering, governmentoverthrowing, freedom-loving, social justice radical. Reverend Osagyefo Sekou, an ordained elder in the Church of God in Christ and a self-described "queer ally" would certainly count himself among that number. Rev. Sekou—who was just arrested in Ferguson after storming a police barricade with Cornel West and many others during protests for Brown—tells NBCBLK that his decision to fight for black liberation begins with Christ's example. "God chose to become flesh in the body of an unwed, unimportant teenage mother in an unimportant part of the world. Then, after living a life dedicated to serving the least of these, He was killed by the State. That's how I understand Jesus." Rev. Sekou also understands Dr. Martin Luther
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hese are critical times for Sri Lanka. This week the country completed its second round of elections this year. A coalition led by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe scored a narrow victory. By contrast, presidential elections held in January ended in a surprise victory for Maithripala Sirisena, a veteran government minister who broke ranks with Mahinda Rajapaksa. A notable feature of the latest election was Sirisena’s decision effectively to back the opposition coalition running against his own party, while also refusing to countenance Rajapaksa’s return to power under any circumstances. In many ways the campaign was a referendum on continued Rajapaksa rule. He lost, however, and Sri Lanka can now look to its future rather than its past. While the Sirisena-Rajapaksa standoff may become less prominent, in another sense it will remain a critical factor. The muscular nationalism Rajapaksa cultivated among majority Sinhalese still poses a potentially serious challenge to reforming ambitions. It will be hard, for example, to achieve political reforms to address the legacy of conflict with minority Tamils without securing majority – Sinhalese – support for them. Nor is this the story’s end. In September the UN Human Rights Council will consider a report into war crimes committed during the final years (and beyond) of the country’s civil war. Colombo won a deferral of the UN report’s release after it asked for more time to establish a domestic accountability mechanism. This means putting the legacy of the Tamil Tigers as well as Rajapaksa and his coterie on the spot. And it forces difficult choices on Wickremesinghe and Sirisena. Almost six months on, they have pushed the real decisions forward,
King, Jr. as far more radical than the sanitized and romanticized caricature he is often reduced to in death. But the idea of Christians as docile, forgiving and long-suffering in the face of oppression—i.e., respectable and moralistic—is pervasive. Activist Marissa Johnson defies this idea. The evangelical Christian made national news when she led her Seattle chapter of the Black Lives Matter organization in a protest during a rally for popular democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, taking the mic from him and demanding he release a plan to reform policing. Johnson, who was attacked by Sanders supporters with bottles and boos at the rally, tells NBCBLK that her radical activism is informed by Matthew 10:5-42, a passage where Christ speaks with aggressive urgency to his 12 disciples, instructing them to care for, heal, protect and lay down their lives for others. She and the other organization members putting themselves in harms way at the rally sparked a nationwide discussion on racism within white democratic and progressive spaces. Sanders has since released a comprehensive criminal justice reform plan, has hired a Black press secretary and has reached out to the organization, as well as other leaders in the movement, to meet and discuss policy. Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton has done the same as the result of the protests—clear evidence that radical activism can demand the attention of policy makers. Though Tesfamariam differentiates between Christian respectability and self-respect, she tells NBC BLK, "Respectability will not prevent us from becoming the next hashtag. There must always be a space in Christian theology, particularly for communities of color, for righteous anger and holy impatience." Bree Newsome displayed both when the courageous activist climbed the flagpole at the South Carolina State House and removed the confederate flag "in the name of God." In an interview with NBCBLK, Newsome describes her decision to remove the confederate flag as a "spiritual battle":
"[When Dylann Roof killed 9 Black people at Mother Emanuel], it was an attack on the black community, on black organization, on the black church and on black faith, in a space where we have spiritual solace. So on that level, it was a spiritual battle to go up and take the flag down." She had intended to remove the flag in reflective silence and to wait and pray quietly until the police showed up to arrest her. However, the police arrived as she was halfway up the pole. "A cop was talking to me, saying it was not the right thing to do, so I started quoting the Scripture I had been meditating on in the days leading up to the action, just to center myself. In the moment, it was the automatic thought that came to my mind just to say the Scripture out loud and stay focused on the task," she says. The words David spoke before he defeated Goliath inspired Newsome's bold declaration as she clutched the flag in her right hand, "You against me with hatred and oppression and violence. I come against you in the name of God." Newsome, who quoted Psalm 27 as she climbed down the pole and Psalm 23 as she was being arrested, says that like the Pharisees and Sadducees of Christ's day, Christians can miss the point of the Gospel if they only remain inside the church building while the community is being oppressed. "Part of [Christ's] whole message was not to become so fixated on religion that you lose the spirit of God. If you're taking money from the community to build the church but you don't feel like you have time or it's within your purpose to liberate the people, what is this endless church building [fund] for?" Rev. Sekou echoes this message to anyone who identifies as a Christian: "For young, poor black single mothers, kids with tattoos sagging their pants—anything less than putting your body on the line for them and being willing to pick up your cross in the case of state violence against them is heresy. You betray Christ if you do anything less."
ROADMAP TO RECONCILIATION: 4 post-election challenges for Sri Lanka Mark Salter and Erik Solheim
Muscular Sinhalese nationalism was defeated at the polls in Sri Lanka. The dismantling of the security state, started in January, can now continue. And there is hope for progress on the very necessary process of post-war accountability and reconciliation preferring to avoid moves that will upset parts of their support base. The real obstacles to movement – from Rajapaksa, from sections of the military – should not be underestimated. With its new majority, and with the UN soon to hand over its report, however, the government needs to begin providing clear indications of plans for addressing wartime accountability and, in the longer term, reconciliation. The challenges confronting the new government are considerable. They include:
tion, impunity and good governance are very high on the public agenda. Over the last half year the interim government has taken a number of important initiatives, notably establishing a Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID). At the same time, efforts to clean up corruption have been stymied by its past beneficiaries’ continued hold on power. That said, there is often talk of the billions the Rajapaksas are supposed to have stashed away abroad. Exposure of this abuse would undoubtedly assist in stabilizing the new government.
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Corruption and restoring rule of law Crony capitalism, mega-corruption, family fiefdom: many terms are used to describe the system Mahinda Rajapaksa put in place and – with help from brothers Basil and Gotabhaya – used to run the country for a decade. There’s no doubt, moreover, that much of the legacy of that misrule remains either still in place, uninvestigated – or both. As the recent election campaign made equally clear, however, corrup-
Reconciliation Beyond accountability issues there is a vital need to address reconciliation. One consequence of the triumphalist nationalism trumpeted by Rajapaksa is that relations between Sinhalese and Tamil communities have not been given the needed space – or support – to heal. On a raft of other aspects of the war’s legacy, too, there is likewise a pressing
need for action. A few months ago a reconciliation office headed by former President Kumaratunga was established. That can potentially play an important role. Security sector reform One of the first things ordinary Sri Lankans noticed following Rajapaksa’s ouster was a new atmosphere of public freedom. The result of Sirisena’s dismantling of security apparatus elements responsible for controlling and – all too often – terrorizing the public, it is unquestionably the most important reform to date. At the same time the use of forcible abduction, torture, rape and other forms of physical abuse appears to continue among sections of the military. While uprooting this culture, and more broadly restructuring civil-military relations will be assisted by Rajapakasa’s latest electoral loss, it will still not be an easy task. Ultimately, however, the success of attempts to build new relations between communities may depend on it. Constitutional reform The legislative success of the past half-year has been the 19th Amendment, fulfilling Sirisena’s campaign promise to abolish executive presidential powers installed by Rajapaksa in 2010. Beyond that, parliamentary gridlock has kept reforming aspirations in check. In a new legislature containing a government majority, however, now is the time to return to the constitutional reform agenda. Add the need for rapid growth and inclusive development to unleash the Island’s true potential, and a recipe for challenging, but exciting times presents itself. All with Sri Lanka’s best interests at heart will be wishing the new government every success in charting the way forward.
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States Four Elections could decide Theof United Myanmar? the future & fate of Europe Brandon Tensley and Oren Samet
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Conn Hallinan Foreign Policy in Focus
etween now and next April, four members of the European Union (EU) will hold national elections. They’ll go a long ways toward determining whether the 28-member organization will continue to follow an economic model that’s generated vast wealth for a few, widespread misery for many, and growing income inequality for all. The choice is between an almost religious focus on the “sin” of debt and the “redemption” of austerity, as opposed to a re-calibration toward economic stimulus and social welfare. The backdrop for elections in Greece, Portugal, Spain, and Ireland is one of deep economic crisis originally ignited by the American financial collapse of 2007-08. That meltdown burst real estate bubbles all over Europe — particularly in Spain and Ireland — and economies from the Baltic to the Mediterranean went off the rails. Countries like Ireland, Greece, Spain, and Portugal saw their GDPs plummet, their banks implode, and their unemployment rates reach levels not seen since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Debt levels went through the ceiling. The response of the EU to the crisis was a carbon copy of the so-called “Washington consensus” that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) applied to indebted Latin American countries during the 1990s: massive cutbacks in government spending, widespread layoffs, and double-digit tax hikes on consumers. Instead of lowering debt levels and jumpstarting economies, however, the IMF strictures for Latin America did exactly the opposite. Cutbacks, layoffs, and high taxes impoverished the majority, which in turn tanked economies and raised debt levels. The formula was a catastrophe that Latin America is still digging itself out from. But the strategy was very good for a narrow stratum of banks, speculators, and multinational corporations. U.S, British, German, Dutch, and French banks helped inflate real estate bubbles by pouring low interest money into building binges. The banks certainly knew they were feeding a bubble — land prices in Spain and Ireland jumped 500 percent. However, as economist Joseph Stiglitz points out, the banks had a trick: Their private debts would be paid for by the public, just as they were in the United States under TARP. Taxpayers did pick up the tab, but only by borrowing money from the troika — the IMF, the European Central Bank, and the European Commission — and accepting the same conditions that tanked Latin American in the 1990s. History was replicated on another continent. Lines in the Sand The upcoming elections will pit the policies of the troika against anti-austerity movements in Portugal, Greece, Spain, and Ireland. If these movements are to succeed, they’ll first have to confront the mythology that the current economic crisis springs from avaricious pensioners, entitled trade unionists, and free spending bureaucracies — rather than irresponsible speculation by banks and financiers. And they’ll have to do so in a political arena in which their opponents control virtually all of the mass media. Never have so few controlled so much that informs so many. The election terrain is enormously complex. And while resistance to austerity gives these movements a common goal, the political geography is different in each country. The left essentially has to fight on two fronts: first, against the policies of the troika, and second, against a rising tide of racist, xenophobic, and increasingly violent right-wing movements that have opportunistically adopted anti-austerity rhetoric. The openly neo-Nazi Golden Dawn in Greece and the fascist National Front in France may attack the policies of the EU, but their programs have nothing in common with organizations like Greece’s Syriza, Ireland’s Sinn Fein, Spain’s Podemos, or Portugal’s Left Bloc. Size counts in this coming battle. Because Greece makes up only 1.3 percent of the EU’s GDP, the troika could force Greece to make a choice between, in the
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wo years ago I sat in a room crowded with 300 angry people and 700 more outside shouting, as I nervously whispered, “I’ve never been in a room where I’ve felt so much white Christian rage.” My colleague, a pastor from Pulaski, Tenn., nodded as I straightened up in my chair. The crowd had come from surrounding states to this small community forum in Manchester, Tenn. They came to protest the forum’s concern for hate crimes against Muslims. National Islamophobic groups had bussed protestors in from hundreds of miles away, carrying messages and signs based on an ideology — some might say, theology — of bigotry. And they were truly angry, flashing their handguns and shouting down panelists. This was in the summer of 2013, but the memory still reminds me, why I moved to Tennessee to work on an interfaith public education effort to end anti-Muslim sentiment. To be clear, these weren’t people who wanted to discuss the complexities of interfaith engagement while holding true to our particular faith claims. There are many people in this country who want to talk, for instance, about what interfaith relations mean for evangelism, or why a small number of Muslims today are turning to terrorism, without generalizing the Muslim community or wanting to see harm done to them. These were not the people at the forum, however. One thing alone had brought them to Manchester: fear. It’s that fear that I’m trying to change. One of my colleagues recently said, “This work is something you can’t get away from; it chooses you.” It’s true — my work in Tennessee is driven by a calling. Interfaith work is the patient commitment to reweaving the relational
In upcoming votes for the EU's most indebted countries, the left will have to battle both the forces of austerity and a resurgent xenophobic right
words of former Syriza finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, “suicide or execution” —suicide if Syriza accepted another round of austerity, execution of the country’s banks and financial structure if it did not. Because it is small, Greece’s death would scarcely cause a ripple in the EU. A similar situation exists for Ireland and Portugal. But not for Spain. Spain is the 14th largest economy in the world and the fifth largest economy in the EU. Bankrupting it or driving it out of the Eurozone — the 19 countries that use the euro instead of a national currency — would cause more than a ripple. It could sink the entire enterprise. That’s why the austerity measures the troika impressed on Spain were severe, but not as onerous as those inflicted on Ireland, Portugal, and Greece. Besides trying to ameliorate the worst aspects of the troika program, the anti-austerity left faces an existential question: Should their indebted countries remain in the Eurozone, or should they call for withdrawal and a return to national currencies? The Eurozone has been a disaster for most its members, except Germany and, to a certain extent, Austria and the Netherlands. While the currency is common, there is no shared responsibility for the results of economic unevenness. In the United States, big economies like California help pay the way for small economies like Mississippi, under the assumption that a common interstate market is a good thing. In the Eurozone, it’s every man for himself — and if you’re in trouble, talk to the troika loan sharks. Since the euro is controlled by the European Central Bank — read, Germany — countries can’t manipulate their currencies to help get themselves out of trouble the way the U.S., China, Russia, India, Brazil, Great Britain, and others do. A currency union doesn’t work without a political union, and such a union is a bad idea when it puts countries like Germany and Greece on the same playing field. In the end, the big dogs dominate. A Scorecard While the issues throughout the Eurozone may be similar, each country is different. A short scorecard: Greece (September 20) Syriza, the left-wing party that won the last election, has split. Twenty-five former Syriza deputies have formed the Popular Union party and called for full resistance to the troika’s demands. Despite retreating from his previous opposition to any new austerity, polls show that Alexis Tsipras — the Syriza prime minister who recently resigned to call new elections — remains popular. The right-wing New Democracy party and center-left PASOK, who formerly dominated Greece, have been badly discredited, and the centrist Potami Party doesn’t have a clear program except “none of the above.” The left should do well, but it will be divided. Division in the face of the troika is perilous, but this battle is a long way from over, and there are creative ways to resist the troika without taking it head on. A civil war within the Greek left, however, could be disastrous. Portugal (October 4) Portugal is currently dominated by the conservative People’s Party-Social Democratic Party coalition that holds 132 seats in the 230-seat assembly. But polls show the anti-austerity opposition running neck and neck with the center-left Socialists, who currently control 74 seats. The Socialists put in the austerity program, but have since turned against it. The left-wing United Democratic Coalition, an alliance of the Communist Party and the Greens that currently controls 16 seats,
and the Left Bloc, which currently holds 8, each look primed to pick up deputies. There’s a strong possibility that the conservatives will fall, and that the center-left and left opposition will form a coalition government. Together these parties control 98 seats. They’ll need 116 to form a government.
Spain (December 2015) The political situation in Spain is fluid. The right-wing ruling People’s Party is in trouble because of several major corruption scandals and its enthusiastic support for austerity. The Socialist Party has recently increased its popularity, but it was the Socialists who instituted the austerity policies in the first place. Support for the left-wing anti-austerity Podemos Party appears to have stalled, but it has elected, or helped to elect, the mayors of Madrid, Barcelona, Cadiz, and Zaragoza. Unlike Syriza, which is a coalition of left parties, Podemos is a grassroots organization that knows how to get the voters out. There is also the center-right Ciudadanos Party that did well in spring elections, which has espoused a few populist-leaning positions. But its anti-immigrant and anti-abortion positions complicate matters, and its economic program is at best opaque. Those things are not likely to translate into major electoral gains. Whatever happens, Spain is no longer a two-party country, and the left will play a key role in any coalition building to form a government. But there’s a wildcard in this election: the newly minted Citizens Security Law, which the People’s Party rammed through parliament. It’s aimed at suppressing demonstrations, criticism of the government, and free speech. It’s clearly aimed at shutting down Podemos. Ireland (April 2016) “Volatile” is the only way one can describe the Irish Republic, where the polls shift from month to month. The economy is growing, but the troika’s austerity regime is still raw. Over 100,000 mortgages are under water, and since 2008 some 40,000 people — mostly young professionals — have fled to Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, inflicting a crippling brain drain on the island. The centrist coalition of Fine Gael and Labor currently rules, but that’s likely to change after the election. Polls show Fine Gael at 28 percent and Labor at 7 percent. At 21 percent, the left-wing, anti-austerity Sinn Fein Party is in the number two post, although its support has fallen off slightly since last year. However, the popularity of its leader, Gerry Adams, has been climbing. Lastly, there’s a mix of independent parties, ranging from greens to socialists, supported by 24 percent of the voters. Most are anti-austerity and potential coalition partners if the ruling parties fall. The conservative Fianna Fail Party is polling about 20 percent. Showing Solidarity In addition to confronting the enormous power of the troika, delivering services, and creating jobs, the left will have the added challenge of differentiating itself from the racism of the right — particularly amid an acute refugee and immigration crisis that governments have been unwilling to find a humane solution for. Since of the bulk of the refugees are generated by the irresponsible policies of countries like France, Britain, Italy, and Germany in Afghanistan, Libya, and Syria, the left must clearly link the foreign adventurism of their elites to the flood of people now seeking safety from the storms those elites helped to generate. None of this will be easy, and disunity will make it harder. Meanwhile, the left elsewhere in the world cannot expect small countries like Greece, Portugal, and Ireland to take on the power of international capital by themselves. Not since the rise of Nazism has there been such a pressing need for international solidarity. In a very real way, we are all Greeks, Spanish, Portuguese, and Irish. These elections are as much about the rest of us as they are about the parties and movements that have decided to resist a species of capitalism that is particularly red of tooth and claw.
Theologies of Fear Aaron Stauffer Sojourners ties that constitute our communal life to create a more just and equitable community. The touchstone of this work, for me, is founded in stories of Christ crossing dangerous boundaries to heal social ills. I believe that multireligious collaboration can correct injustices in our society and, in turn, draw us deeper into our own faith traditions. That doesn’t mean, however, that it’s easy. On July 16 of this year, I was with a group of community college professors addressing how to correct student misconceptions of Islam and American Muslims when I heard about the shooting in Chattanooga. My heart went out to the victims and their families, but the implications of the shooting didn’t register at first. It took a comment from my Muslim colleague to wake me up. “This feels exactly like it did when the mosque was bombed in Columbia. You get that lump in your throat; it keeps slowly rising,” he said. He swallowed, trying to settle himself and perhaps recalling the series of attacks on American Muslims that followed 9/11. Four marines were killed that day in Chattanooga by Mohamed Abdulazeez. The fifth, a naval petty officer, died the following Saturday. The attack was part of an environment where race and religion matter tremendously. For the last 14 years in Tennessee, the Muslim community has experienced firebombings, vandalism, and political
campaigns meant to smear and tarnish Muslim Americans’ civil rights. While the shooter’s motivations remain unclear (drugs, depression, and attitudes toward the US government all reportedly played a role), what is clear is that this act of terrorism drove even deeper the wedge of fear that separates Muslim and non-Muslim communities, a chasm that the media and special-interest groups were more than happy to widen. Coverage often expanded the perceived difference between Muslims and non-Muslims, offering instead a fantastical story of all-out war. We must not accept these terms of engagement. Communities built on fear and prejudice are not communities. As a Christian invested in this work of reconciliation, I feel that Christians have a duty to reject narratives that incite fear and instead, to embrace love. The days after the attack were filled with interviews and vigils, marches and meetings. My organization, Religions for Peace USA, worked tirelessly alongside countless others to create safe public spaces for grieving and healing. Muslim colleagues were on numerous radio and TV shows and in newspaper articles across the country denouncing this tragedy, while fearing for their own families’ safety against retaliation. As one colleague said, “Attacks like this are every Muslim Americans’ worst nightmare.” Our largest effort, a multifaith fundraiser led by the Muslim community
in Tennessee, raised more than $22,500 for the victims’ families. It’s in such moments that we remind people that Muslim Americans know what it means to be a part of the community and are stepping up to prove it. Islamophobia in part stems from a notion that something violent exists inherently in Islam. It stems from irrational, racialized fears of anyone who “looks Muslim” that compound rational fears that arise from a growing number of lone-wolf extremists, as the Southern Poverty Law Center has recently reported. The Our Muslim Neighbor initiative believes that Islamophobia is bad for all of us. It is the product, I am convinced, of that worst mix of evils: bad theology and racial prejudice. We Christians are missing out on a call to reconcile a world that is becoming increasingly embattled, divided, and unjust. The Christian call to end Islamophobia begins with an understanding that we are all equally at-risk in a world that is built on racial and religious prejudice. All of us have a stake in creating a better world. In a time when the world seems to be getting smaller, and increasingly unstable, there are opportunities for everyday people to get involved. Across Tennessee I know evangelical pastors, Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims, and a wide swath of Christians who are taking action and standing in solidarity to work for a better community. In the wake of the Chattanooga shooting, messages of hope strengthen the bonds of community. We need to be reminded why this work is urgent and important. We cannot rest until all are seated at the table, our Muslim neighbors included. Aaron Stauffer is the Executive Director of Religions for Peace USA
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ngoing ceasefire negotiations between the Myanmar government and armed ethnic groups speak to a critical question: how might more than six decades of ethnic conflict be extinguished? The answer may lie, at least in part, in federalism. With well over 100 ethnic groups and sub-groups, Myanmar is easily one of the most ethnically diverse countries on the planet. Unfortunately, it’s this very diversity that has been a key factor in keeping open the country’s long chapter of civil war, which has raged since its independence from British colonial rule in 1948. The 1947 Panglong Agreement between the government under independence leader Aung San and the Chin, Kachin, and Shan ethnic groups was drawn up to usher in peace through what was an early, and an admittedly vague, brand of federalism along ethnic lines. The deal, however, was quickly abandoned after political rivals gunned down Aung San later that year. Agreement in more recent years has proven to be just as elusive. There were slapdash attempts in the 1990s and early 2000s to broker peace, but these hardly stuck. In 2011, for instance, a precarious 17year ceasefire agreement between the Myanmar government and the Kachin Independence Organization collapsed and breathed new life into a bloody conflict that has since forced more than 100,000 civilians from their homes. Yet the violence that has flared across Kachin State is only one part of a much larger series of ethnic conflicts that have intensified in recent months, even as ethnic leaders have been actively engaged in multiple rounds of negotiations with the government. Earlier this year, violence once again erupted in areas of Myanmar that were previously at a lull, including Karen State and the Kokang region on the Chinese border. The fighting in Kokang became so intense that the Myanmar army began launching airstrikes, driving tens of thousands of civilians across the border and leading to a diplomatic tussle with China. Indeed, veteran Myanmar expert Bertil Lintner said in an interview that the civil war tearing across the country “has not been this intense since the government launched offensives against ethnic Karen and communist forces in the 1980s.” So where does Myanmar go from here? Tied up in the ceasefire negotiations is the echo of Aung San’s early push for a federal Myanmar and the building of politically autonomous ethnic states. Until recently, this sort of dialogue was, like many other things in the country, taboo because it conjured up barbed images of secession. What’s more, decades of isolation offered Myanmar’s political top brass few opportunities to take stock of salient lessons borne from similar situations in other parts of the world. But recently, ethnic leaders have begun to call more forcefully for a federal structure to be put on the table, making it a crucial sticking point in negotiations. Rather than splitting Myanmar apart, they, as well as many pundits, argue, federalism could stitch the culturally rich country together. Even Myanmar President Thein Sein has expressed support for a federal system in theory, stressing in February that it could very well help to promote national stability. The idea has also gotten backing from Myanmar’s sainted opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, daughter of the Panglong Agreement’s visionary Aung San. Her party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), has voiced a public commitment to the federal concept. But in the midst of a heated election campaign, NLD leaders have offered few specifics. The real hitch, of course, is figuring out what federalism would actually look like for Myanmar. One scenario that could perhaps best prime the country to deal with ethnic conflict in the long run is a process of giving more powers to all states. On a basic level, this ought to include greater self-government in regards to administration, culture, education, and natural resources. There would also need to be agreement on how armed ethnic groups might fit into a federal structure. A central demand of many of the ethnic leaders negotiating a nationwide ceasefire agreement is the creation of a federal army. But proponents have yet to articulate the idea in detail, and there are few examples of what shape this might take in practice. Top military leaders, such as army chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, have also rejected the idea outright. Indeed, the military itself stands as perhaps the key roadblock in the way of more muscular moves toward federalism. Many such moves would hinge on making changes to the constitution, and the military, which holds an effective veto over the amendment process, has made plain its reluctance to shift in that direction, fearing changes that might strip it of any of its power. “Nothing can happen unless you sit down and talk about the constitution – what kind of country [Myanmar] should be,” Lintner told The Globe and Mail in March. In short, there is still a dizzying job ahead in the push for building a federal Myanmar. This isn’t to suggest that federalism should be turned into a silver bullet. Regardless of any powersharing structure that ultimately emerges, what’s critical for generating lasting peace in Myanmar is that the government addresses the knotty history of abuse and persecution of ethnic minorities that has been wracking the former global pariah for more than a half-century. Still, overall, federalism could be Myanmar’s best step forward. Supported by diplomatic pressure from the West for more fundamental constitutional reform, a political structure that provides some degree of autonomy and broad powers to ethnic states could pivot Myanmar’s policymakers toward a path that promotes national unity and a strengthened democratic process.
A federal system of government may be Myanmar's best step forward towards national unity and a more robust democratic process
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Let's talk about future: India to Pakistan New Delhi, SeptemBer 10 (iaNS): India on Thursday asked Pakistan to "talk about the future" as border security forces of both countries sat across the table here for a meeting. Highly-placed sources in the Border Security Force (BSF) said India did most of the talking on the first day of the director-general level talks with the Pakistan Rangers, and all issues including ceasefire violations and sniper firing targeting Indian soldiers were raised. The talks concluded "cordially" and both sides agreed to take steps to start coordinated patrolling at the border, as well as to monitor ceasefire violations. An accord will also be signed between the two sides on Saturday, the last day of the director-general level talks.A "India did most of the talking and Pakistan was receptive. The talks concluded in a cordial manner," an official told IANS. "Pakistan mentioned some incidents of the past. We said we would not gain anything from the past. We said if you have 20 points, we have 40 points. Let's device a system so that this situation is controlled," the official said. The Pakistani delegation, according to the source, also said that they were under pressure from civil society for maintaining peace, and said they had the responsibility of protecting civilians as the Indian side. The sources said the major focus was to open more channels of communication, opening sector level communications and taking it to battalion and post level. Pakistan, meanwhile, raised the issue of airspace violation. India raised the issue of infiltration, and questioned how the Pakistan Rangers could not be aware of it. Sources said the Rangers said they were unable to check infiltration. "They said they don't have hi-tech infrastructure along the border like India," an official said. The sources added that Pakistan did not raise the issue of involving a third party for monitoring truce violations. According to reports, Pakistan had listed in its agenda a revived role for the United Nations Military Observers Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) for intervening in ceasefire violations. The BSF and the Pakistan Rangers are meeting amid a growing war of words and firing from across the border, and the talks assume special significance as earlier scheduled talks between national security advisers of India and Pakistan was called off following disagreement over discussing Kashmir issue.
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Modi, Cong trade charges Bhopal/New Delhi, SeptemBer 10 (iaNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at Congress president Sonia Gandhi's "hawabaazi" (hot air) barb, accusing the opposition party of being "hawalabaaz" (corrupt) for not allowing parliament to function and creating "roadblocks" for the government. The Congress in turn called BJP leaders 'dagabaaz' (betrayers) over the black money issue. "Decisions were taken one after another in parliament. The 'hawalabaaz' were worried at the tough decisions by the government against black money. They could sense trouble ahead. That's why they are putting roadblocks on all major decisions," Modi said while addressing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in Bhopal before inaugurating the 10th Vishwa Hindi Sammelan. Modi's comments were in response to Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday launching a frontal attack on the prime minister, terming his electoral promises as nothing more than "hawabaazi". Attacking the Congress, Modi on Thursday said he had hoped to make the Congress work with the NDA and push through fiscal reforms, but "ek hai jo manta nahi" (there is one who does not agree), in an
Where are 'achhe din', Rahul mocks Modi govt
oblique reference to the title of a Bollywood film. Modi said the Congress has not been able to digest its defeat (in the Lok Sabha elections). Responding to Modi's 'hawalabaaz' jibe, the Congress in New Delhi called BJP leaders 'dagabaaz' (betrayers). "Let the 125 crore population of this country decide who is the 'dagabaaz'," Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala said at a press conference. "They (BJP leaders) made a 'hawabaazi' (hot air) promise before the 2014 Lok Sabha elections to the people of putting Rs.15 lakh in the bank accounts of every person out of the black money brought back from abroad. But after coming to power, they be-
trayed the people by resorting to 'hawabaazi'. "Now, let the people decide who is the real 'dagabaaz' (betrayer)," Surjewala said. Earlier, Modi assured the people of India about fulfilling their dreams and appealed "to those defeated and rejected by the people to please let the nation move ahead" -- in another jibe at the opposition. "Every political party must leave no stone unturned to meet public expectations if it won and also introspect in case of defeat," he added. "We faced defeat in 1984. We introspected and tried to learn from that defeat. But we didn't criticise others and corrected our mistakes instead. Today,
the nation has given us a majority (in Lok Sabha)." Continuing his taunts on the Congress, Modi said: "There was a time when the BJP had only two members in parliament. The then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi made fun of the BJP in parliament and we had to listen to it." "There was a time when the Congress had more than 400 seats in parliament, but now had been reduced to 40-odd seats," he said. Surjewala continued: "Before the elections, they promised 50 percent profits to the farmers of the country, but after coming to power at the Centre, they left the 70 crore farmers with no option but to commit suicide."
BhuBaNeSwar, SeptemBer 10 (iaNS): On a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of creating roadblocks in governance, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday took a jibe at the government for its "anti-farmer policies", asking "where are the 'achhe din' for farmers." "Farmers and labourers had reposed faith in Modi-ji, who assured of ushering in 'achhe din' (good days). But after becoming the prime minister, he forgot them in just two days. Where are the 'achhe din' for farmers?" Gandhi said while addressing a farmers' rally in Bargarh district of Odisha. "The country is not of the corporate houses and a handful of people. It belongs to you. I promise that I and my party will fight for the cause of farmers and downtrodden," the Congress vice president said. He said the Modi government had tried to snatch land from poor farmers. "Land is important for the farmers. Hence, we brought the land acquisition bill with the provision that land be acquired after proper consent of farmers along with adequate compensation. But the Modi government is trying to grab the land of farmers for corporate houses without the consent and knowledge of peasants," Rahul said. The Congress leader said that even though people had elected 44 Congress MPs in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, all harboured sympathy for the farmers and would fight to protect their interests. Taking a dig at the NDA government for trying to dilute the Land Acquisition Act of 2013, the Congress vice president said it repeatedly tried to change the law but remained unsuccessful due to public pressure. When he asked his audience if they had received any money as promised during the 2014 election campaign - money stashed abroad would be brought back to the country and Rs.15 lakh deposited in each bank account - the gathering responded with a big no. He also flayed Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for "compromising" with Modi on various issues. "Modi-ji and Naveenji have become friends and entered into a compromise. There are several issues like chit fund, irrigation, bonus and minimum support price for paddy, but neither the chief minister nor the prime minister speak about these. They maintain a stoic silence," Rahul said.
India in diplomatic row over rape Meat ban creates stir in Mumbai, quiet ban in Rajasthan case ahead of PM Modi's Saudi visit New Delhi, SeptemBer 10 (reuterS): India's foreign ministry summoned Saudi Arabia's ambassador over allegations one of the Middle East country's officials repeatedly raped two Nepali maids, sparking a diplomatic row ahead of a planned state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Saudi Arabia is pressing India to drop the case, while Nepal wants justice for its two citizens who say they were kidnapped, gang-raped and starved over several months at the diplomat's home close to New Delhi.India's foreign ministry on Thursday summoned Ambassador Saud bin Mohammed Al-Saty to relay a request from police for cooperation while they investigate the case, spokesman Vikas Swarup said. In a statement reported in Indian media, the Saudi embassy said the allegations were false and the police broke international conventions by raiding a diplomatic property. The embassy did not respond to Reuters' requests for comment.Modi is scheduled to make a rare visit by an Indian leader to Saudi Arabia later this year, part of a strategy of winning investment from cash-rich oil states and to expand cooperation in the energy sector. At the same time, Modi has made improving relations
India calls in Saudi envoy for cooperation in rape probe New Delhi, SeptemBer 10 (iaNS): India on Thursday called in the Saudi ambassador here to seek his cooperation in the police investigation being carried out into allegations of rape levelled against a senior Saudi diplomat by two Nepalese women. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted that: ”MEA Chief of Protocol called in Saudi Amb today, conveyed request of Haryana Police for cooperation of Embassy in the case of 2 Nepali citizens.” It has been learnt that the senior Saudi diplomat accused of rape, reported to be a First Secretary, has not left India, said sources. Informed sources said the government has been told that the Saudi embassy had assured that it will fully cooperate in the investigations. The Saudi embassy has denied the rape charges as “not proven” and also deplored the “unwarranted media briefing before investigations are complete" and also protested against the police barging into the with neighbouring Nepal one of his top priorities, as concerns grow over China's influence in the Himalayan nation."India needs to carefully balance supporting the ongoing investigation to satisfy Nepal and the Indian public, while not alienating Saudi too much – it is not easy," said S. Chandrasekharan, director of the South Asia Analysis Group. Modi's visit to Nepal in August 2014, soon after coming to power, ranks as one of his early diplo-
WHO calls for focus on neglected tropical diseases New Delhi, SeptemBer 10 (iaNS): The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday called for renewed commitments and focused efforts to eliminate neglected tropical diseases which continue to disable, disfigure and kill people in South-East Asia. The diseases include kala azar, leprosy, yaws, lymphatic filariasis and schistosomiasis. "Though called neglected diseases, these are diseases of the people who are neglected, the poorest of the poor. Strong political commitments, and renewed and focused efforts centred around the affected-population are needed to control, eliminate and eradicate these diseases," said Poonam Khetrapal Singh, regional director of WHO South-East Asia. She was speaking at a meeting of health ministers and senior health ministry officials from the 11 member countries, in Dili, Timor-Leste. Some of these neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are fatal if not treated. Others leave the affected population disfigured and disabled, leading to discrimination, high stigma and often social isolation, pushing them further into poverty. "Stronger surveillance for early detection and appropriate treatment for prevention and cure of all the affected and at risk population is the mainstay of the NTD elimination strategies," Singh added. The renewed efforts should seek multi-sectoral collaboration and engage the non-health sectors to address the various social determinants of NTDs.
diplomat’s house “against all diplomatic convention”. The Indian request for cooperation in the probe came even as a group of women activists held a protest outside the Saudi embassy here. About 60 members of the All India Women's Democratic Association (AIWDA) on Thursday protested outside the Saudi Arabian embassy and demanded that the Saudi diplomat's immunity be revoked and legal action taken against him. According to a police complaint filed here on Tuesday, two Nepalese women alleged that they were raped by a Saudi diplomat and also by his friends and guests. They also alleged that his wife and daughter harassed them and beat them. A team of four doctors here conducted a second medical examination of the two Nepalese women. The doctors conducted the second test on Wednesday following a request by the case investigating officer.
matic successes. It is the only country he has visited twice. Thousands of women from Nepal, one of the poorest countries in the world, go to India and the Middle East to work as maids. Police cannot immediately arrest diplomats because the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations gives them immunity from arrest, criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits in the countries where they are posted.Police said in a statement on Thursday
they had sent the details of their investigation to the foreign ministry and had sought its advice on how to proceed."We are awaiting further instructions from the MEA, who now have to guide and assist us to carry out this investigation," Commissioner of Police in Gurgaon Navdeep Singh Virk said.Earlier, about 50 protesters gathered outside the Saudi embassy shouting slogans demanding justice for the women and carrying placards reading "No immunity for rapists."
mumBai, SeptemBer 10 (iaNS): A four-day ban on meat in Mumbai -in view of a Jain religious festival -- stirred huge protests in India's financial capital on Thursday, while the measure was quietly enforced in Rajasthan. The Jammu and Kashmir High Court, meanwhile, reiterated an over 150-year-old ban on beef in the state. Th e Ma ha ra s ht ra Navnirman Sena, in a bid to regain political relevance, led the protests in Mumbai's Dadar suburb, the hub of the meat-loving Maharashtrian community by selling the banned items on
Thursday -- the start of the eight-day-long Jain holy festival of Paryushan which devouts observe through religious austerity/fasting and forgiveness. “We challenge the authorities to take action against us… This meat ban is unjustified, violates our fundamental rights and intended to appease a particular community against the wishes of the huge majority,” MNS leader and corporator Sandeep Deshpande told media persons. He dared the civic authorities to “take action” against the sale of chicken and fish and said
the people were entitled to eat whatever they wanted anytime, and the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had no right to stop them. After the hour-long impromptu fish and chicken market, Deshpande and half a dozen protestors were detained by the police and the temporary stalls were removed. Earlier this week, the BMC imposed a ban on sale of meat on four days of the Paryushan festival, while the adjoining Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation in Thane had declared a complete ban
during September 11-18. Other civic bodies like Navi Mumbai and Nashik have also followed suit with similar partial ban on certain days, hitting the slaughter and sale of mutton, chicken and fish items. Though the ban has been implemented in Mumbai in spurts since 1964, it has never led to street protests. However, after the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena government came to power and banned beef in the state, most parties have strongly protested at the meat-ban this year on Sep. 10, 13, 17 and 18.
'Need laws to prohibit leaving young children in cars' New Delhi, SeptemBer 10 (iaNS): In the wake of suffocation to death of two minor sisters in a locked car in Gurgaon, child health experts on Thursday said stricter laws to prohibit parents from leaving their young children unattended in cars was the need of the hour. Himanshi, 4, and her sister Pinki, 2, accidentally locked themselves in their family car while playing hideand-seek in Gurgaon, Haryana, on Wednesday and were declared dead at the hospital. Cars, as comfortable as they may be for travel, make it hazardous for kids trapped or left inside, experts said. Dr. Dhiren Gupta, a child health specialist at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here, said children left unattended in cars could be suffocated to death within a few hours.
"There are laws in other countries that make it illegal for parents to leave unattended their children below certain age in motor vehicles. We need such norms in our country to prevent deaths of children by suffocation in cars," Gupta told IANS. He said that central locking systems in modern passenger vehicles make it impossible for children to get out on their own. Consequently, children could be suffocated and rendered unconscious once oxygen in the car is consumed. Considering an average-sized car, which could contain about 60 liters of oxygen, Gupta estimated that children could consume the entire oxygen in a car within six hours. The time could be even lesser if the children's body temperature went up if the vehicle was parked in a hot garage or
under the sun. "Even if parents decide to leave air-conditioning of the car running, with the ignition turned on, there is high chance of carbon monoxide poisoning the children," Gupta said, adding that this could lead to brain damage. In a closed environment like a garage, carbon monoxide from exhaust fumes can seep into cars. According to Dr. V.K. Paul, a child health expert and head of paediatrics department at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, dehydration was one of the reasons children could fall unconscious when left in cars. "Children could get dehydrated very quick if left alone in cars. It could lead to death within a few hours, although one cannot exactly predict for how long they can be safe in the car," Paul said.
Hamstrung by red tape, hospital operators buy their way into India New Delhi, SeptemBer 10 (reuterS): For nearly two years, Parkway Pantai has delayed the opening of its 450-bed India hospital, the Singaporebased medical firm's bid to cash in on one of Asia's fastest growing private healthcare markets, as it waited for the necessary permits. Parkway, a unit of the world's second largest healthcare group by market value IHH Healthcare Bhd, now intends to use acquisitions to quickly expand in India, where the private hospitals market is estimated to be worth $55 billion a year but where companies must obtain as many as 70 clearances from federal and local authorities to launch a new facility. "Greenfield is off the agenda," Ramesh Krishnan, Parkway's head of
Middle East and South Asia operations, told Reuters by telephone from Singapore. "It's a market you don't want to wait eternally to tap into, so we've basically decided to do it inorganically. It's just a question of a shorter runway." In Mumbai, garbage festers around Parkway's already built Gleneagles Khubchandani hospital, which had been expected to open in 2012. Krishnan said it will now open next year. Expanding through acquisitions has increasingly become the tactic of choice for hospital operators seeking to speedily expand in India, where the demand for private healthcare is booming thanks to an overburdened public healthcare system. Data from BofA-ML
Global Research shows the private hospital market is set to grow 16 percent a year to reach $120 billion by 2020, almost double the size of the Chinese market. This expansion strategy, however, does nothing to address a severe shortage of hospital beds, or bring down the cost of healthcare, issues that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has so far failed to fix despite election promises to upgrade the entire healthcare sector. India has 7 hospital beds per 10,000 people, lower than Southeast Asia's average of 10 beds and China's 38 beds, the World Health Organisation said last year. "Acquisitions are good for the industry, but can have worrying long-term
implications for infrastructure development in the sector," said Rana Mehta, head of healthcare at consultants PwC India. BUY TRUMPS BUILD Expanding through acquisitions is more lucrative for hospital firms than starting from scratch: the BofA-ML data shows companies pay up to $150,000 to set up a new bed in India, or more than double the $60,000 they pay to buy an existing bed. Acquisitions in India also remain cheaper than in many other countries: in Singapore, it costs $1.5 million to buy a hospital bed, and in South Africa, the cost is $100,000, the data shows. So far this year, IHH Healthcare has bought majority stakes in India's
Global Hospitals Group and Continental Hospitals for about $240 million. The company already holds a 10.85 percent stake in India's largest hospital chain Apollo Hospitals Enterprise. "In India, strategic acquisitions help increase our speed to market and meet the pent-up demand for quality private healthcare," IHH Chief Executive Tan See Leng said via email. Privately owned Cygnus Hospitals said it plans to add about 35 hospitals to its network by 2018 solely through acquisitions. Manipal Hospitals has also ruled out building new facilities. "The land permits and other clearances can take years," said Manipal's Chief Operating Officer Gopal Devanahalli. The cost of suitable real estate, especially in rap-
idly developing cities, is also deterring hospital operators from building new facilities. Property consultants Jones Lang LaSalle said land prices in Ahmedabad, Pune and Hyderabad, among others, have risen by more than a third since 2011. In June, Apollo Hospitals acquired a 220-bed hospital in Guwahati after it failed to find suitable land to build a new hospital in the northeastern city. "Cost of real estate and construction in some locations has become so prohibitive that it makes sense for us to evaluate acquisitions," said Chief Financial Officer Krishnan Akhileswaran. Apollo was also looking into possibly acquiring hospitals in Assam and Karnataka states, he added.
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t is the near future, and China prepares to strike back after being attacked, loosing off ballistic missiles to take out an aircraft carrier and destroying an airfield as a fighter jet takes off. The enemy is not named in the animation, released late last month by Chinese internet giant Tencent, but the ship looks a lot like a U.S. Nimitz-class carrier, while the destroyed fighter is clearly a Lockheed Martin Corp F-22. It may be fantasy, but the clip - viewed more than 60 million times so far - reflects a mood of rising nationalism and confidence among the Chinese public and military. An assertive China under President Xi Jinping now believes its military has the technology to at the very least make the United States think twice before undertaking any military adventures in what China sees as its backyard. “Can the United States be certain of getting the upper hand in the event of a showdown with China?” retired Major-General Luo Yuan, now a widely followed military commentator, wrote in June. “China is preparing every day to win a modern war.” Xi visits the United States at end of this month. Analysts see three potential arenas for such a showdown - the South China Sea, where China has a series of overlapping territorial disputes with its neighbours, the East China Sea, where remote islets are a source of friction between Beijing and U.S. ally Japan, and any conflict over self-ruled Taiwan. The United States remains by far the world’s most powerful military nation and has pledged to keep sailing in what it regards as international waters off China, dedicating some of its most ad-
Chinese troops march during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing on September 3. (REUTERS Photo)
vanced assets to the region. But China’s ostentatious display of some of its latest military hardware at a parade in Beijing last week to mark the end of World War Two underlined its growing might. A senior U.S. official said that, while the Chinese military buildup of recent years had been of ongoing concern, last week’s parade was “more for a showcase effect and not something that has anybody in Washington overly worried”. MISSILES ON SHOW Among the weapons unveiled for the first time at the parade was an anti-ship ballistic missile, the Dongfeng-21D, a still untested weapon designed to destroy an aircraft carrier with one hit. Also on show were several in-
tercontinental ballistic missiles such as the DF-5B and the DF31A as well as the DF-26 intermediate range ballistic missile, dubbed the “Guam killer” by defence media because it bolsters China’s ability to threaten the U.S. Pacific Ocean base. Airfields and ports under construction on newly reclaimed Chinese islands in the disputed South China Sea will help China project power far into South East Asian waters. “We’ve already basically broken through the first island chain,” retired rear admiral Zhang Zhaozhong said in state media this year, referring to the ability to confront the United States close to home around Taiwan. “Now we need to break through the second and third is-
land chains,” he added, meaning being able to challenge the U.S. Navy in the rest of East Asia and then out as far as Hawaii. Richard Bitzinger, a regional security analyst at Singapore’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, said while there was nothing technologically new on show last week, he was concerned at potential Chinese military over-confidence. “Just because they are developing capabilities that are complicating operations, especially for the Americans, doesn’t mean they have won the war already,” he said. PACIFIC POWER The United States, which under President Barack Obama has pursued a strategy of “rebalancing” towards Asia, is not about to
give up its position as the leading naval power in the western Pacific any time soon. The U.S. Navy says about 58 percent of all of its forces - ships, aircraft, sailors and Marines - are deployed to or home-ported in the Pacific Fleet, including in Japan, Guam and Singapore. The USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier is on its way to Japan and three more American aircraft carriers are home-ported on America’s Pacific coast. A recent Pentagon report also noted significant gaps in Chinese defences, saying it lacked, for example, a robust anti-submarine warfare capability. “Having these missiles and being able to use them effectively in a conflict are two very different things,” said a Western official in Beijing, citing internal assessments of the missiles on show at the parade, adding it was not clear whether the newest models had even been deployed yet. Still, China’s advances are already causing major headaches in democratic Taiwan, which China claims as its own and has never renounced the use of force to bring under its control. The United States is obligated by law to help Taiwan defend itself. An unpublished Taiwan Defence Ministry report, seen by Reuters, warned that China’s upgraded H-6 bomber, when equipped with anti-ship missiles, would enable China to project power even deep into the Indian Ocean. The same aircraft type appears in the Tencent animation, firing off missiles that end up taking out the carrier. “The message China is giving these days is ‘we’re here and you’d better get used to it’,” said one senior Beijing-based Asian diplomat. “The aim is to push the Americans as far away as possible. There can only be one big brother in this region.”
Aung San Suu Kyi calls to vote for “real change” YANGON, SepTember 10 (reuTerS): Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday urged voters to opt for “real change” and back her party in the first general election since the end of military rule, as she took her campaign into the backyard of a close presidential ally. Thousands of supporters gave Suu Kyi a rapturous welcome in Demoso in the sparsely populated state of Kayah on the Thai border. The small town is close to the constituency where powerful Minister of the President’s Office Soe Thein, the architect of President Thein Sein’s economic reforms, is running for a seat. “We want to form the government for real
change,” said Suu Kyi as red-clad supporters cheered in front of a stage decked with the flags of her party, the National League for Democracy. “The coming election is our chance to change the system and go for democracy. People should not miss the chance,” she added, declaring the NLD’s ambition to win all contested seats. The NLD is expected to win the election, which marks a major shift in Myanmar’s political landscape, giving a platform to democratic activists shut out of public life during nearly half a century of strict military rule that ended in 2011. The election is poised to be the country’s freest and fairest since 1990, when the
NLD won in a rout, only for the junta not to recognise the result. Campaigning officially started on Tuesday. “I came back from the field early because I wanted to see her,” said farmer Mu Hla, elbowing through the crowd towards the stage. “I love her and I want to vote for the NLD.” The election will determine representatives of the bicameral parliament and regional chambers for fiveyear terms. The upper and lower houses will both nominate a presidential candidate, who must secure the support of a majority of members. The military will nominate a third. Parliament will then vote for one of the three candidates to become president and form the
government. The constitution bars Suu Kyi from becoming president, regardless of the outcome, because she has British children. It also gives the army a veto over constitutional change. “We can promise the change and long-term development, rule of law and democracy for the country,” said Suu Kyi as she wrapped up her speech in Demoso. PRESIDENTIAL ALLY Suu Kyi will now take her campaign to Bawlakhe - a town of several thousand and the constituency where Soe Thein is running for a seat in the upper house. Targeting Bawlakhe reflects the NLD’s strategy of aiming to unseat high-pro-
file government officials. The presidential ally, a veteran of the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party, is running as an independent after a fallout over candidate lists with former party chairman Shwe Mann. Soe Thein had wanted to run from USDP lists in Kayah State where the constituency is small, dominated by the military and seen as among the few safe seats for the ruling camp, but was blocked by Shwe Mann in July when candidate lists were prepared. This contributed to the president’s decision to sack Shwe Mann from the party leadership, in a dramatic shake-up of Myanmar’s political establishment in August.
Why some smokers don’t get cancer
New YOrK, SepTember 10 (IANS): Researchers have identified a set of genetic markers that help even smokers live longer and protect them from deadly diseases such as cancer. “We identified a set of genetic markers that together seem to promote longevity,” said corresponding author of the study Morgan Levine from University of CaliforniaLos Angeles. The study identified a network of single nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs (a DNA sequence variation occurring commonly within a population) that allow certain individuals to better withstand environmental damage (like smoking) and mitigate damage. * There is evidence that these genes may facilitate lifespan extension by increasing cellular maintenance and repair,” Levine noted. * Therefore, even though some individuals are exposed to high levels of biological stressors, like those found in cigarette smoke, their bodies may be better set up to cope with and repair the damage,” Levine pointed out. Smoking has been shown to have drastic consequences for lifespan and disease progression, and it has been suggested that cigarette exposure may impact the risk of death and disease via its acceleration of the ageing process. The new findings suggest that longevity, rather than being entirely determined by environmental factors, may be under the regulation of complex genetic networks which influence stress resistance and genomic stability. Genomic instability also happens to be one of the hallmarks of cancer pathogenesis, and so the same genes that may promote survival among smokers may also be important for cancer prevention. This is consistent with the findings of the study, which showed that the genes identified were associated with a nearly 11 percent lower cancer prevalence. The findings appeared in the The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences.
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In pursuance of the Director General of Police, Nagaland Advertisement of even Number dated 24/03/2015, Notice dated 09/07/2015, Order dated 23/07/2015 and Notice dated 10/08/2015, the Board(s) which conducted recruitment test is pleased to declare the list of successful candidates recommended for appointment to the post of ABSI/UBSI/ASI/THC/ HAV /CONSTABLE created vide Government Notification No.POL/ESTT-3/84/2008 dated 17/12/2014 for Eastern Districts of Nagaland, bearing the following Chest Numbers as mentioned below; ABSI 3945 1013 1512 UBSI 181 1773 2506 4374 ASI 2082 2315 3888 4375 102 1643 1130 THC 2774 1958 932 847 645 92 2723 HAV 2714 3721 4456 4241 1836 4434 1632 1129 1647 1050 CONSTABLE:SANGTAM: MALE 143 617 494 233 1224 711 495 136 1351 71 533 1189 634 395 64 1142 1225 560 465 331 940 708 1295 1355 360 941 SANGTAM : FEMALE 1510 1507 1707 1437 1610 1689 1592 1505 1679 1649 1467 1623 1601
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TOKYO, SepTember 10 (reuTerS): As the worst refugee crisis since World War Two forces Europe to break down hurdles and accept tens of thousands of migrants, Japan, which took in just 11 asylum seekers last year, is looking to clamp down even tighter. Measures including deporting failed applicants, curbs on repeat applications and pre-screening of new asylum seekers are being considered as part of changes to the country’s immigration system, an official said. If implemented, the changes would make Japan an even harderto-reach destination, activists say. The country is already one of the developed world’s least welcoming countries for refugees, accepting fewer than a dozen of a record 5,000 asylum seekers in 2014. “We’re not looking to increase or decrease the number of refugees coming to Japan, but to ensure real refugees are assessed quickly,” said Hiroaki Sato, a Ministry of Justice official overseeing the proposals. On Wednesday, around 100 foreigners on “provisional release” from immigration detention many of them asylum seekers marched through Tokyo’s government district in the driving rain, calling for refugee visas. “The system is so difficult al-
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ready,” said Ali Jafari, a 54-year-old Iranian who said he came to Japan as a political refugee. “To make it tighter is just cruel.” The United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday it expected at least 850,000 people to head to Europe this year, many of them refugees from Syria’s fouryear civil war. The scale of the crisis has led the European Union to move towards quotas for acceptance of asylum seekers. But Japan’s government does not see escaping war as a legitimate reason for claiming asylum, and has no plans to widen its criteria to include flight from conflict, said Sato. To qualify, an asylum seeker must prove they individually face A young migrant cries while waiting with his father outside the foreign ofpersecution on grounds of reli- fice in Brussels, Belgium, September 9, 2015. gion, race or political beliefs. boo subject in a Japan that prides paper said in July. itself on its homogeneity. Abe has taken some steps to IMMIGRATION TABOO Despite a greying population address the shortfall, including enTokyo gave $167 million to the causing the tightest labour market couraging more women and elderUNHCR in the first half of this year, for more than two decades - with ly people to work. A member of his making it the second largest gov- the construction and manufactur- top economic advisory panel has ernment donor. But by tightening ing sectors badly affected - Prime also proposed lengthening resiits refugee system Japan risks shirk- Minister Shinzo Abe has stuck with dency periods for professionals. ing its global duties, say activists. curbs on foreign workers, as well as But relaxing rules on white “As a developed country, asylum seekers. collar workers will not address there’s a responsibility to protect The labour shortage reduces shortages in the industries most these people,” Mitsuru Miyasako, Japan’s growth potential and dulls affected, and more foreign workhead of rights group Provisional the potency of Abe’s flagship mon- ers “could be an effective strategy Release Association in Japan. etary and fiscal stimulus, an Inter- to reduce labour shortages,” the Immigration is essentially a ta- national Monetary Fund working IMF said.
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he methodology of using Heraka to establish political identity by Rani Gaidinliu, perhaps started with good intention but had defect in itself. Though it was known as a reformed indigenous religion, Heraka as a religious life in its pure form was found in isolation, confining only to certain small stretch of area in the Naga Hills. Heraka could not match the uniqueness of Christ which spread overwhelmingly. The Christ-culture that was exhibited through Christianity was found much superior to the primitive culture of the Nagas. Moreover, in the later time, Heraka posed serious trouble with the element of Syncretism. Rani Gaidinliu the preceptor of Heraka, towards the end of her life was in a way influenced by secularism and befriended both Hinduism and Christianity. And in due course of time the vulnerability of Heraka tends to shift its leaning towards Hindu rightist group for support and survival. Could there be some mechanisms with vested-interest of these two religions coming together? In due course, Heraka had accepted the religious ingredients of Hinduism. This internal confusion among the Herakas has created more confusion to the Naga society at large. Today, the Central government through the State Government has taken keen interest to promote Rani Gaidinliu. The question the Church and every right-thinking Nagas are questioning and standing firm is to check further dilution of Hinduism/Heraka into the very fabric of Naga Identity, and more so on our Christian faith? Can we let ourselves be exposed to such external forces and get further diluted and bring more confusion? The transition in the Naga history was indeed challenging. During this long stretch of decades many transformations have taken place, and have shaken almost all the sinews of our religious, social, cultural and political life. We are slowly bouncing back in redefining our indigenous identity in Christ, which we have almost lost in the process of shifting from indigenous religion to Christian faith. Therefore, we cannot afford
to lose our sight at this point of time and commit the same mistake. In my previous write-up I have briefly tried to understand the different methodological perspectives, for and against, on the politics of religion and its role in the fight for our identity; the transition that occurred to the contemporary Nagas with the shift from the traditional religion to Christianity. Without doubt, Rani Guidinliu had displayed a rare leadership quality of her time; a lone female fighting against all odds and rivalries. The problem was her proposition of mystic ideology which perhaps had brought many bitter past? Today looking from Christian perspective, her mystic ideology had done more harm than help. In the tussle between the two, namely Heraka and Christianty, Christianity had over-powered the indigenous religion in general and Heraka in particular. Christianity had ushered in a new basis to pursue our political fight basing on the pledge, ‘Nagaland for Christ.’ We end-vision that Christ will establish the historical truth in the fight for our identity as Nagas. This new found faith, Christianity, had given the Nagas a deeper meaning to our identity. Rani Gaidinliu’s definition of indigenous identity was limited to socio-cultural, religious and political freedom. Likewise we are trying to revitalize our cultural artefacts, folksongs, scripts, etc, in the pursuit of re-establishing our Naga identity under the bigger umbrella of our political fight. Any methodology, mechanism or ideology, even with the best of intention, still has its limitation to define the indigenous socio-cultural-political identity unless it is done in the light of the Culture of Christ. Christianity, the faith we have passionately embraced has given us a much deeper sense of meaning to life than just the socio-culturalpolitical distinctiveness. It has brought total transformation in the perspective, attitude and outlook of oneself from inside-out. Thus our security or insecurity must not be defined by the socio-cultural elements. Rather we have this Jesus who promises life and life in abundance,
Unemployed doctors share their grievances
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he undersigned, on behalf of the unemployed doctors of Nagaland, are obliged to mention our grievances against the system of medical practice in our state. The number of medical graduates and post graduates are increasing each year, so, consequently, does the need for our employment. It must be emphasized that years of hard work have been spent to become a doctor. Our parents, many of whom are from humble socioeconomic backgrounds, have sacrificed to educate us. However, when we return as trained professionals, we find that the government cannot employ all the new doctors. It must be mentioned that many government doctors, who already have very good salaries, are engaged in private practice. This is unfair because1. It deprives the new doctors from earning a living through private practice, considering the government cannot employ all doctors. 2. It is against the directives of the government that government doctors should refrain from private practice. 3. It deprives the community service areas of healthcare services due to the government doctor’s absence at his/ her designated posting. If the government cannot employ all the new doctors, it should at least make provisions and ensure that its employees work diligently in their respective service areas, refrain from private practice and give us a chance to earn a living by practicing our profession. We hope this will improve the healthcare delivery in all parts of the state, while curbing the problem of unemployment. Together, with the setting up of the Nagaland Medical Council, we express hope that necessary actions will be taken to ensure Nagaland has a clean and effective healthcare system. Dr. John Khing Dr. Moameren Longkumer Dr. Neikhro Zheimi Dr. Zasheveyi Churhah Dr. Lakshing N. Chemdok Dr. Neikhrielie Khro Dr. Vivotsolie Mor
The Historical Truth of the Naga Political Issue and the present NGOs
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onsultation in an attempt to arrive at the consensus opinion on the Naga Political Issue without definitive concept would be like groping in the dark. The Naga Political Issue without sovereignty has already been decided by our forefathers in the Nine Points Agreement of June 1947. But due to the failure of the GOI to fulfill its commitments, Nagaland is undergoing a war-like situation for nearly seven decades. It is therefore impressed upon all concern in the like of Naga Hoho, NSF, NMA etc ought to first understand what our grandfathers has done for us before venturing into one’s own concept. Instead of admitting its own failure and settling the matter peacefully with the Nagas, the GOI chose to deploy its armed forces, promulgated draconian law such as Assam Public Maintenance Order, Marshall Law, Armed Forces Special Powers Act, National Security Act etc against the peaceful Naga People. However, since now the GOI unequivocally expressed its willingness to have peace with the Nagas, it must also be willing to admit its mistakes and that there is no law in the world whereby a democratic country is justified to inflict such inhuman atrocities against its own citizens. In the case of Nagas, history speaks loud and clear that killing thousands of innocent Nagas, burning of their villages, raping of women and destruction of Naga properties etc, the blame rests squarely on the Government of India, as these were due to non-fulfilment of the 9th Points Agreement by the GOI. In view of the above, all the organizations formed outside of the Naga traditional mandate of the Naga National issue ought not to indulge in attempts to speak on behalf of the Naga People without knowing the historical background of the Naga Nation Issue. T.L.Angami, Founder and Advisor Nagaland G.B. Federation HQ. IVR, Dimapur
which is our greatest security as individuals and as a nation. Therefore, instead of being sarcastic on the concept, “Nagaland for Christ,” perhaps this is the time to revisit the past and develop our theology of nation-building basing on this pledge we have made? Opposing the religious beliefs of Heraka and our then animistic practices, we have decided to follow Jesus and we cannot turn back to our indigenous religion. Neither can we put one foot in the elements of native practices and lifestyle of the past and the other foot in the Christian faith. We have denounced and have come a long way from the head hunting culture, attitude and mindset. We are being saved by the grace of God amidst our imperfectness. Now, we are called by Jesus to be the light and salt, and bear sweet fragrance to the people around us. We are called to exhibit a superior wisdom by living a good life and doing good deeds, which will reveal the Jesus we profess so fervently. We must keep holding these values of the Kingdom of God even in a time such as this. During the 90’s Naga Christians were zealous of one hymnal phrase, “The old has gone, the new has come.” In between the Old and the New there is a comma. One cannot overlook this small punctuation. Perhaps, this is a brief period for us to introspect and retrospect and take the present scenario to our advantage and refine ourselves in Christ. Just exactly in the case of Rani Gaidinliu and Heraka, today we Christians are pressured by secularism and there is the danger of syncretising our Christian faith. Therefore, our politics of mission at this juncture must be to reach-in among ourselves and strengthen our faith, which in turn will give us a better missiological perspective to reach out. Our politics of mission must be to pursue our conscience of upholding Christian values rather than following our instinct to the lifestyle that is contrary to Christian faith. Our politics of mission at this juncture is to root ourselves in Christ Jesus and establish our identity in Him. Dr. Vetso Koza
nlike that of 2010 Election, this time election in the Union of Myanmar is going to be a tough game as the Nagas are also preparing in a very competitive spirit for the upcoming Election. It will be something like "Do or Die". The Nagas and the Region have last witness special provision and allowance from the Union Solidarity Development Party (USDP) lead government towards Naga Community for which, we the Nagas owed thousand thanks to the same. No matter how tiny penny we actually received, USDP lead government has rendered the best to the Nagas beyond what we deserved. Even in the near future, the Naga Community hope and pray that whoever wins in the coming election will continue to give the same spirit alive particularly for the Nagas. Because Naga Region has been cut off from the main land in terms of Human Resources Development, Infrastructure and Human Rights as well. Therefore, whoever wishes to serve Naga people, he/she should be prepared to walk extra miles and required extra patient. For the Naga Zone in particular, there are only two parties (USDP and NLD). The chairmanship candidate is going to be from Lahe Constituency - I where majority of the voters are Konyak population and followed by Lainong. USDP Chairmanship Candidate is U Hla Htun, the present MP who represents Khamti Township and on the other side U Loyung from NLD is contesting against ruling party candidate. No matter whichever Party wins Nagas in general want Free and Fair Development in the Region. However, Naga intellectuals and concerned citizens are keen and vigil to elect the right chairman who can deliver Truth and Justice towards Naga populace. The Naga Candidates from every party or independent candidate are listed down below: TOWNSHIP USDP NLD LAYSHEE TOWNSHIP U Shitti (MP) U Rithrin (MLA) U Sein Htun (MLA) U Kyaw Htay (MP) U Alang Poh (MLA) U Ka Si Rang (MLA) LAHE TOWNSHIP
U Hla Htun (MLA) U Maung Yan (MP) U Sar Mu (MLA)
U Loyung (MLA) U Kail (MLA) U Thet Naung (MP)
NANYUNG TOWNSHIP
U Chit Yung (MLA) U Yaung Yan (MLA) U Zim Wang (MP)
U Sein Maung (MLA) U Kail Saing (MLA) U Wang Lah (MLA)
Amyotha Hluttaw
U Ru San Kyu
U Min Naing
The story does not end here. Nagas are also contesting in the Region outside the Naga Self-Administered Zone, especially in Khamti where two-third of the population are Nagas. For MP seat, U J. P. Khaoshai Khiam and U Shu Maung Tangshang are the two Naga Independent Candidates. For Khamti Constituency-I MLA seat, U Myat Ko Tangshang (USDP) present MP, U Mongtei Khiam (NLD) and U Michu Khiam (NUP) are contesting. And for Khamti Constituency-II, U Kejung Tangshang (Independent) is the lone Naga Candidate where Nagas have maximum expectation. In the light of above mentioned, the Naga Students Organization (Myanmar) urged upon every Naga thinkers and citizens to uphold in prayer for fair and historic election and extend moral supports. The (NSO) also extend our heart-felt appeal to all the Nagas who will be participating in this forth coining election to exercise their freedom of vote in wisely manner and not to misuse their valuable vote. The organization also appeals every citizen to abstain from creating unwanted atmosphere during election so as to give fair election a chance. Y. Khomong Khiam, President, Naga Students' Organization Head Quarter, Khamti Town, Sagaing Region, Myanmar.
Rising Hopes, Rational FeaRs
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ook at your young men fighting, look at your women crying, look at your women crying, the way they’ve always done before, look at the fear we’re breeding, look at the fear we’re breeding, look at the lives we’re living, the way we’ve done it before, I don’t need your civil war, It feeds the rich while it buries the poor… One of the world’s most popular and iconic American hard rock band of all times, Guns and Roses sang this legendary masterpiece during the early 90s in their song titled ‘Civil War’. It was then during my high school days where many children of my age,especially the boys, knew this lyrics and sang along(or hums to its tune)whenever this popular hit number was played in many homes,cars,music shops,hotels,etc. Ironically,that was the time when the factional killings and the dreaded army operations were at its peak. And what could be of a more sublime reference and a transcending inspiration today in comparing this song with our small tiny restive state of Nagaland and parts of Nagalim where total peace still seems to elude and evade us and is fragile as ever before. The August 3rd Framework Agreement signed between the Govt. of India and the NSCN(IM) is a very welcoming step for every Nagas irrespective of our tribal and geographical barriers as the elusive peace in our land seems to be just happening and walking in with bathed breath of some rising hopes but not without rational fears of every living Nagas, of what’s really in store with the much ignited expectations regarding this ‘Framework Formula’. Though the framework agreement has won many accolades in the national media as well as in various parts of our Nagalim, back home here it has been received with both cheers and jeers by rival groups and not without scepticism and criticisms which seems to be aplenty.Reluctance of some sections not to jump in the bandwagon of the much fanfare could have their own reasons as some pasts breakdown of abandoned peace talks,broken negotitiations,failed accords and one wonders if history will repeat itself .People has apprehensions of what and where will it lead us.Surely everyone has enough reason(s) to because the contents are still not known by anybody except some few top echelons and the movers and shakers of the NSCN(IM) and the Govt.of India. But let us also know when to give due credit where it deserves if we can criticise too.Many tribal apex bodies and civil societies have declared that they neither support the accord nor are against it and insists that unless the contents and details of the framework agreement be made known,its’a decision they cannot take at this juncture. A wise move here indeed because you can take the horse to the water but can never force it to drink. Many common people too applaud the accord but neither support nor are against it also.Yes,indeed it is like telling someone to jump down from a cliff and only after landing then will they know what is down below if the contents are not known fully by all and sundry.It will be like cleaning the Aegean Stables if things goes wrong again or if anything is against the mandate of the people.More so it will be like the Trojan Horse brought near the gates of Troy by the Greek soldiers in which the Greeks gave a giant wooden horse to their foes, the Trojans, ostensibly as a peace offering after failing to breach the mighty walls of Troy. But after the Trojans drag the horse inside their city walls, Greek soldiers sneak out of the horse's hollow belly and open the city gates, allowing their compatriots to pour
in and capture Troy. So undisclosing of the details and contents of the agreement may become one big stumbling block and an excuse for many not to support the accord which may hinder the progress of this hardwon achievement. The breakdown of the ceasefire agreement between the NSCN(K) and the Govt. of India with a renewed vigor of hostilities has taken precious lives on both sides as well as of some innocent women and children too. The implementation of the dreaded Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and the Disturbed Area Act (DAA) and at the same time signing the framework agreement for the Peace Accord baffles many common Nagas. While the GPRN/NSCN (Khole-Kitovi) group and the various factions of the NNCs/FGNs has stated it has nothing to do with the Framework Agreement,it only allays fears of what if things goes wrong again somewhere in the midst and the bloody factional clashes makes a comeback. Will its disruption return those nightmares again in the land? God forbid please. Unless all groups come together on board, the ship’s going to face some hard storms on its way to its destination.We may have come from different boats but we all have to sail on the same ship to the destination destined for us.The newly formed NSCN(R) seems to be making its voice heard and trying hard to be a force to reckon from the sidelines.Whatever or whichever steps and strides we have reached till date since from the historic Plebiscite of 1951 and the aftermath of the 1975 Shillong Accord, the present ceasefire that has been going on,since the late 1990s till date,except the abrogation by the NSCN(K)every group now needs to seriously ponder about our future with a rational approach. The Govt. of India cannot afford any longer to offer olive branch on one hand to one group and hold a striking sword on the other hand for the other groups. Its offering of a carrot from the front door and keeping a stick in the backyard policy or a cloak as outward apparel with multiple hidden daggers veiled inside the cloak will only endanger more innocent lives in the coming days and endanger this hard won road to peace. Hope the Govt.of India also takes this opportunity to bring permanent peace and settlement to our vexed political issue with all sincerity and genuine concern or the greater good of all. The people have now become fully fed up against extortions and crimes committed by our national workers in the name of sovereignty but yet become fiercely patriotic, supportive and protective when any of their blood brothers in-arms are killed,no matter which group they belong to.People’s emotions runs high when their own flesh and blood brothers are being snubbed out of their lives which show that still many Nagas support the movement, though passively. It’s in the blood of the Nagas and yes, blood is thicker than water.But our NPGs must know that as said by a cetain German philosopher in the past “Guerillas are like fishes in the sea. They are the fishes and the people are the sea they live in. Without the water in the sea,it is impossible for the fishes to survive.”So without people’s manate and their support it will be impossible to thrive for any movement or an organisation.No wonder both Govt.of India and the NPGs are trying hard to win the people’s heart. Win the crowd and you win, is said by masters of legions and gladitor fighters which holds true even today.Not only as voiced out by few tribal bodies,but the common people has every right to know because the
land belongs to the people as a whole and not just some group(s),faction(s) or some leader(s) for the voice of the people is the voice of the God.So every leader must listen to the voice of the people.Now what people wants is to carry on normal lives not only for themselves but for their children as they are fed-up of lawlessness,disorders,taxations, divisions and corruptions in the land. What everyone yearns and longs for is, Peace, Yes, A Just Peace! A normal life which any and every sane humans do, to live without fear,to earn without fear,to rear children without the fear of their future, to live and co-exist together as a people in harmony and unity. Or is it too much of a Utopian Concept for a common Naga? Are we all ready to compromise our self-righteousness and discard the same old pot calling the kettle black habit,if not for ourselves then atleast for the sake of our next generations? Or we don’t care if our children continue to grow and leave them in some more mess we have created? I always remember this little parable narrated to us in a class during my school days by one of our teachers (an Indian army officer’s wife) in her last class as she was leaving her job because her husband got promoted and was transferred. There once was a very disobedient young student in a gurukul whom the master always had a very hard time in disciplining and controlling him. Whenever any young student had a query the master always had a ready answer in his hands at any given time. The wisdom and sagacity of the master was beyond compare and wide known. So the young mischievous pupil wanted to outwit his great master at any given time and was always looking for an opportunity to do it.This opportunity came when the young pupil heard the chirping of the newly born tiny birds on a tree .He went up the tree, caught hold of one of the little chirping bird and brought it down and went to his master and asked him,‘ Wise teacher, can you please tell me whether this little bird I have in my hands is dead or alive?’ The master realized immediately that it was a ploy to outwit him by the young mischievous pupil. If the master replied it was alive, then he was going to crush it between his hands. If the master replied it was a dead bird, he would unfold his two hands; prove him wrong and surprise him that it was alive. In both ways the master understood the ruse of the game plan thrown by his pupil. So he just answered, “The answer lies in your own hands”. How familiar and akin is this little parable related to us today.A complete and a just peace will arrive only when Unity comes. A new breakthrough can be achieved only when a true reconcilation and forgiveness from the heart is kindled and sowed so this fragile peace won’t be lost. Let Unity and Forgiveness,which is the real missing link ,that is much needed at this hour arrive at the earliest. How can we bury the hatchet forever when we keep going back to the same place where we buried it and keep digging it out again and again? How can we rejoice that the final settlement has been arrived at when our brothers-in-arms are at war even now? The NSCN(K) brothers must also come together in the fold of peace for the greater good of the people as many apex civil societies and concerned Nagas are appealing and yearning for. Friedrich Nietzsche said “No one can construct for you the bridge upon which precisely you must cross the stream of life, no one but you yourself alone”. What could be more truer and bolder than the words of Rev.Kari Longchar,NBCC
Peace Committee member and former peace director in his message at the Chedema Camp,commemorating the Indo-Naga Ceasefire of 1964, “Today,very sadly but truthfully,the legitimate struggle of Naga politics is failing to capture the minds of the younger generation Nagas is due to the continuous factional killings and divisions which are now seen only as a contention for territorial control of taxation purpose and much less for the national interest. If this trend continuous then the future of the Nagas look very bleak”. Adding “ that the NBCC’s views does not carry the wisdom of all the Nagas since the Naga situation has become very complex,it will be needing many approaches for bringing healing to the risis and solution lies not just with few political leaders but demands the will and participation of everyone.” Your fault not mine, their fault not ours seems to be the same old problem we have suffered, are suffering and will be suffering for us Nagas. For indeed we’re fools to make war on our brothers-in –arms. It’s not only about looking back in the past but walking together hand in hand looking together at the future. Let the past be a source of knowledge,the future a source of hope so that the love of the past implies faith and hope into our future. A struggle is legitimate only if it embodies the aspiration and mandate of the people,both morally and politically. Are we weeping for our brothers and sisters like Nehemiah or are we rejoicing and fiddling away like Nero when Rome burnt? Mother Teresa said ‘If we do not have Peace, it is because we have forgotton that we belong to each other. Let us forgive one another not because everyone deserves our forgiveness but because we all deserve our own Peace.’ Let us not pull others into our storms but pull them together into our Peace.Otherwise the road to peace is always going to be plagued by many of its own pitfalls and perils along the way. Unless we forgive others as we want others to forgive us this bitterness will forever remain a thorn in the flesh of every Nagas,present and future as it has done in the past.It is easier to win a brother’s heart with humility than to defeat him with our guns. It is more important to win over a brother with reconcilation than shoot him down with the bullet. We have been strong enough to stand alone many times ,and be ourselves to stand apart all these times but let us now be wiser to stand together when the time has come.Let us all exists together as brothers before we perish together as fools. Will this Augr 3rd Peace Accord usher in a new era of peace and solve the seven decades oldest running insurgency in India? Or is history going to repeat itself? Time,the greatest healer has healed much of our old wounds so lets not make fresh wounds lest the pus and blood oozes out once again through out the flesh of the land. Time,again being the best teacher has taught us well a lot about ourselves and others too,so let us learn form it well. “Look at the shoes you’re filling, look at the blood we’re spilling, look at the world we’re killing,the power hungry soldiers in a human grocery store,with no love of God or human rights cause all these dreams are swept by the bloody hands of the hypnotized,who carry the cross of homicide and history bears the scars of our civil wars in which a genocide has turned into a fratricide”……..the song goes on. God forbid again. Oh Lord! Let sanity be ours! IT IS TIME WE SORT OUT WHAT IS RIGHT AND NOT WHO IS RIGHT. KUKNALIM! Jonah Achumi,Dimapur
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Nise Meruno enthralls Livingstone Foundation Hr Sec Schoo
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he evening air at Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School was filled with rhythm, emotion and excellence when Nise Meruno, the internationally acclaimed piano maestro and classical music genius of the ‘Zowe Madrigal’ fame from Nagaland enthralled the students and teachers of the school for more than an hour of musical extravagance on September 9. The brief musical and interactive session with Nise Meruno and his two protégés, Thunglamo Ngullie and Opanglangba, was held at the school auditorium. Students from Grades-9 to 12 attended the programme. The trio belted out some enchanting pieces like ‘Let It Be Me’ which was a fusion of Naga Folk Music and Everly Brothers’ music and a contemporary number ‘Thousand Years’. Thunglamo enraptured the jubilating crowd with the popular number by John Legend entitled ‘All of me’. Another
Nise Meruno and his team with Andrew Ahoto and Ani Yepthomi.
emotional number ‘Amigos Para Sempra’ meaning ‘Friends For Life’ emotionally moved the hearts of the audience. To sum it all, as a perfect adieu, and on popular demand, Nise Meruno and friends presented his
most popular number ‘Kelhou Kevira’ which brought the musical extravaganza to a close. Andrew Ahoto, Chairman of Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School, in his brief address ex-
pressed that he felt a sense of great honour for having such a great performer from our own State and a man of great talents like Nise Meruno among their midst. Speaking on the side-
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lines of the recent declaration of CBSE to include 50% weightage to skills for students, Ahoto expressed that the development of skills in students through exposition to more such programmes on Music and Dance was an important avenue. He was of the opinion that looking at the immense talents of the students of the school, a Talent Search contest was inevitable for tapping the hidden talents of the students. Thanking Meruno and his team members, Ani Yepthomi shared her views about the show which had captivated her by the sheer emotional outpour of the moment. The other highlights of the programme included a couple of exciting and fun filled Musical Games with the students, photosessions, autograph to students by Nise Meruno and felicitation of Meruno and his team. Vernon Fernandez compered the programme and the invocation prayer was pronounced by Uto Chishi.
erman power metal band Helloween is all set to perform in Kohima during the Hornbill International Rock Contest 2015 and Hornbill International Music Festival 2015 under the aegis of Music Task Force (YR&S) as part of the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland 2015. This event will be man-
can't program it. It had some magic in terms of (Roberts), me, the story, the director... It was the time of our lives, it was a time in the universe, it just happened!," he said. Pretty Woman, which released in 1990, was about a businessman (Gere) who falls in love with an escort (Roberts) he hired to ac-
company him to events. "I'm of a certain age where festivals around the world are giving me lifetime achievement awards, and I think it's a little premature!," he joked. The film grossed US $463 million worldwide and earned the then 23-year-old Roberts a Best Actress Oscar nod.
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aged and organized by Nagaland Outdoor Club and Sky Entertainment in association with Mtv Indies. Entry ticket has been fixed at Rs. 1000. Helloween is a German power metal band founded in 1984 in Hamburg, Northern Germany. The band is a pioneering force in the power metal genre and
their second and third studio albums, Keeper of the Seven Keys Part I and Part II, are considered masterpieces of the genre. Since its creation, Helloween has released fourteen studio albums, three live albums, three EPs, and twenty-seven singles, and has sold more than eight million records worldwide.
Chris Martin pays India another sneaky 'Pretty visit and this time with Coldplay! Woman' had some magic: Richard Gere
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retty Woman, which released in 1990, was about a businessman (Gere) who falls in love with an escort (Roberts) he hired to accompany him to events. On the occasion of Pretty Woman's 25th anniversary, superstar Richard Gere says the film's timelessness and generationspanning success cannot be manufactured again. Gere, 66, reflected back on the film that made costar Julia Roberts a household name, reported Us magazine. "It's magic. You
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hirs Martin and Coldplay are back in India and this time they are shooting for a song. As of now, it's not clear if the video is part of their new album or an association with The Global Poverty Project for which Martin had come to India in July. The band, Chris Martin, Jonny Buck-
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land, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion, were seen shooting in Worli Gaon in Mumbai. They were covered in Holi colours and were surrounded by a gaggle of kids. They shot sequences of kite-flying, dahi handi celebrations at a set which had a drumkit, wooden piano and a hoarding that
spelt Coldplay in Marathi, reports ETPanache. Martin visited India in July for his involvement with The Global Poverty Project. During his visit, he met with PM Narendra Modi and sent Indian social media into meltdown when he did an impromptu gig at a cafe in New Delhi.
Stunning Harry Potter pictures revealed
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arry Potter is going to be back in a new book and for the first time his magical shenanigans will be fully illustrated. Fans will get to see their favourite characters brought to life by Brit artist Jim Kay. The plan is to rerelease one of JK Rowlings' books a year with the stunning artwork included. The Philosopher's Stone will be
on the shelves on October 6. The lavish images include the damage Hagrid can inflict with an umbrella, Malfoy charming a tape measure and the Weasley's wacky home. The project was a collaboration between publishers Bloomsbury and Scholastic. Hardback copies of the new edition will cost £15.
Mr Kay said: "I make models to help me with my illustrations," adding that this is the secret of getting accurate perspectives on complicated sketches. Bloomsbury's website said: "Prepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in the fullcolour illustrated editions."
he women of rural Bihar left popular American singersongwriter-actress Mandy Moore suitably impressed when she came calling to raise awareness on sanitation and toilets in their village near Patna. The 31-year-old actress, known for her roles in movies such as The Princess Diaries, A Walk to Remember, Saved, Tangled, visited the Masnadpur village under Daniyawa police station on Tuesday to meet the women. With the help of an interpreter in the village, she inquired about the problems faced by the women
there, as she emphasised upon the need for each family to have its own toilet. This is same village where the Melinda Gates Foundation is helping construct toilets for the BPL (below poverty line) families. Moore spoke to the village women on how the newlyconstructed toilets in their houses have made a difference to their lives. “So inspired by the strong women I met in #Bihar, embracing microfinance loans to buy toilets" Moore uploaded her feelings on Twitter She was, in particular, impressed by a local woman Preeti Devi, who had strongly insisted her
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husband and in-laws to have a toilet built at home after she got married. “Preeti grew up with a toilet, got married and convinced her husband & in laws to buy one. ” Moore, who is in India as part of a programme organised by an international NGO to underline the right of every human being to live a violence- free life, later posted on her Twitter handle, as she shared her photo with the village woman. She also tweeted, “So inspired by the strong women I met in Bihar, embracing microfinance loans to buy toilets. Cc: @ melindagates.”
Tali Angh performed at Sazolie College’ Auditorium on September 7. it was a power-packed and exuberant performance. he also conveyed several positive messages on honoring god, parents and on being patient to the students. his last song on that day (which he said he is still working on) carried the message, “You are breaking me. Please don’t stop …..every time my eyes behold your face; All of my dry bones come alive.”.
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panish actress Penelope Cruz, who returns to Spanish cinema after a six-year absence with new movie "Ma Ma", says the protagonist is "an example of struggle, and a life lesson on how to deal with a tragedy". The Spanish drama -- in which she portrays the character Magda -- is scheduled to release on September 11. Cruz said Magda is an unemployed teacher, who receives a diagnosis of breast cancer with a sense of gratitude and strength, stressing that the protagonist is "an example of struggle, and a life lesson on how to deal with a tragedy". "I read the full script of 'Ma Ma' in one night, and I fell in love with the story. The topics covered are very difficult, but it is not a depressing film. When the film ends, it makes you want to hug your family and tell them how much you love them. I feel happy because the movie delivers this message." The film, wrote by Julio Medem, brings together actors such as Luis Tosar, Asier Etxeandia, Alex Brendemuhl and Silvia Abascal. Cruz, 41, has starred in several notable motion pictures, such as "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" (2008), for which she won the Academy Award for best supporting actress, "Volver" (2006), "Pirates of the Caribbean" (2011), "Nine" (2009) and "Broken Embraces" (2009).
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Paes and Sania enter US Federer, Wawrinka storm Open finals, Bopanna out to Swiss showdown in NYC
Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a shot to Richard Gasquet of France during their quarterfinals match at the U.S. Open Championships tennis tournament in New York, September 9. (REUTERS)
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NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 10 (REUTERS): Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka shrugged off the threat of rain to storm into the U.S. Open semi-finals on Wednesday, while Simona Halep stood up for the younger generation to complete a women's final four that will feature three thirtysomethings. Moved from the Arthur Ashe Stadium court to Louis Armstrong to bring Federer's match forward, Wawrinka appeared untroubled by the change of venue, needing just an hour and 47 minutes to
repel big-hitting South African Kevin Anderson 6-4 6-4 6-0. Second seed Federer turned in an equally economical effort, brushing aside Frenchman Richard Gasquet 6-3 6-3 6-1 in a tidy 87 minutes to set up an allSwiss semi-final on Friday. The other side of the draw features a battle of the big men, with top seed Novak Djokovic taking on defending champion Marin Cilic. "Emotionally it's not so hard for me," said Federer, who holds a commanding 16-3 advantage over his Davis Cup team mate
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slam winner could hardly miss and Gasquet all too often played the role of innocent bystander as the Swiss maestro uncorked 50 winners to a mere eight from the 12th seeded Frenchman. 'I'M READY' Anderson, meanwhile, lacked the energy he displayed in a fourth round upset of third seed Andy Murray, allowing Wawrinka to dictate play for large stretches of the match. The South African, who leans heavily on his serve, could manage just nine aces and one break point
Martina returned to partner Paes in the mixed doubles semifinals after taking a short break. The pair took just over an hour to beat Indo-Chinese Taipei pair of Bopanna and Yung-Jan Chan 6-2, 7-5. The fourth seeded Paes and Martina had an easy first set, winning it in only 21 minutes. They broke the second seeds twice which was enough for them to take the lead in the match. Bopanna and Chan came back strongly to break the Indo-Swiss combine once but the experienced pair of Paes and Martina broke back twice to clinch the second set and proceed to the finals of the tournament. Paes won the mixed doubles title here in 2008 and also has three men's doubles titles which he won in 2006, 2009, 2013. The pair will face unseeded American combine of Bethanie Mattek-Sands
and Sam Querrey in the summit clash. It wasn't a good day for Bopanna as in the first match on the same court much earlier in the day, he lost the men's doubles quarterfinal, partnering Romanian Florin Mergea. The sixth seeds went down to British-Swede pair Dominic Inglot and Robert Lindstedt 6-7(2), 3-6 in an hour and 20 minutes. There were no breakpoint opportunities in the first set which led to the tie-break where Inglot and Lindstedt proved a tad bit better to win it 7-2. They broke the sixth seeds only once in the second set which was enough to take home the victory, ending Bopanna's journey at this year's last Major. Also, in the third round of girls singles, India's Karman Kaur Thandi lost to Hungarian second seed Dalma Galfi 4-6, 6-7(3).
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and reigning French Open champion. "But subconsciously, you know he knows what your preferences are, where you like to go and where you're probably going to go," he added "That's the weird part. I feel we meet each other somewhere in our minds before the point is being played out." Federer and Gasquet are both armed with elegant one-handed backhands but apart from that aesthetically pleasing stroke, there were very few similarities in their lopsided contest. The 17-time grand
the entire match, which he was unable to convert. "I've improved a lot over the past three years and feel much closer to his level now," Wawrinka said of his compatriot. "He is playing really well here so I will need to be at my best. He's had some amazing matches and I know it will be a big challenge but I think I'm ready." Halep moved closer to a first grand slam singles title after edging Victoria Azarenka 6-3 4-6 6-4 to set up a meeting with Flavia Pennetta, who toppled Czech fifth seed Petra Kvitova 4-6 6-4 6-2 to join compatriot Roberta Vinci in the last four. Defying the odds, rankings and age, 33-yearold Pennetta and 32-yearold Vinci etched their names in history by becoming the first two Italian women to reach the semifinals of the same grand slam in the Open Era. With 33-year-old Serena Williams also in the last four, 23-year-old Halep will be conceding almost a decade of experience to her remaining challengers. "Of course we are a little bit old for the age of tennis right now," Pennetta admitted. "But we are here and still fighting." However, the dream of an All-Italian final will require some special magic, particularly from Vinci, who has the daunting task of facing three-times defending U.S. Open champion and world number one Williams.
NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 10 (IANS): Indian tennis aces Leander Paes and Sania Mirza lived up to their billing by entering the finals of their respective categories at the year's last Major, the US Open, here. However, it was the end of the road for Rohan Bopanna as he lost both his men's and mixed doubles matches at the Flushing Meadows on Wednesday. Women's doubles top seeds Sania and Swiss Martina Hingis had an easy outing in their semifinal as they eased past Italian 11th seeds Sara Errani and Flavia Pennetta 6-4, 6-1 on Court 17. In a topsyturvy first set, the top seeds were broken twice. But they came back to break their opponents thrice which got them the lead they wanted. The second set was a much easier affair for Sania and Martina. Though they were again broken once, they broke Sara and Flavia twice more to seal the set in 28 minutes and the match in an hour and 17 minutes. Though on winners and unforced errors Sania and Martina were at par with the Italians, they won 72 of the 125 points played. This is Sania's first final in the category here though she won the mixed doubles title last year with Brazilian Bruno Soares. The reigning Wimbledon champions will take on the winners of the match between Australian-Kazakh fourth seeds Casey Dellacqua and Yaroslava Shvedova and German-American pair of Anna-Lena Groenefeld and Coco Vandeweghe. Later on the same court,
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KDVA foundation day on September 12 KOhIMA, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): The Kohima District Volleyball Association (KDVA) will hold its 10th foundation day on September 12 starting at 12:00pm. The program will be chaired by Henilo Thong; the presidential address will be given by Visaielie Suohu and exhortation will be given by Teisobou Sekhose, DSO and Administrator IG stadium, Kohima. The KDVA informed that the enrolment of membership form can be obtained from Kohima District Congress Committee (KDCC) office, Congress Bhavan, near old secretariat area on payment of Rs.50 with two passports and the registration fee is Rs.500. The last date of submission is fixed on September 12, can also be submitted during the foundation day program. All the KDVA members and well wishers are requested to attend the foundation day.
NSF informs on Martys’ Trophy DIMAPUR, SPETEMBER 10 (MExN): The last date of submission of forms for the 16th NSF Martyrs' Memorial trophy is September 11. A press note from the NSF Secretary, Games and Sports, informed that the fixtures for the tournament will be drawn on September 12 at 3:00pm.
WEllINgTON, SEPTEMBER 10 (IANS): Indian Under-17 football team's coach Nicolai Adam says one of the biggest problems he has had to face while scouting players from all parts of India is "age-cheating". "We have been able to find a few boys (after scouting). Unfortunately, in all the states I travelled to, we have to deal with the problem of age-cheating," Adam said. "The boys themselves confessed that they were overage and we did MRIs with them." The German coach insisted that the regional scouts have helped pick some good talents but still much of it is untapped. "Without their (regional scouts) help we won’t be able to find more talent. I believe there are many other good players or maybe better ones, whom we need to tap." Adam also said scouting would go on, adding
that some players might have to leave the World Cup squad so that other better talents can be drafted in. "We need to give some time and see how they do (players in the squad). It could easily happen that some of the new boys scouted by us will be sent away again if in the next couple of weeks they are not able to develop in the manner we want them to. If we find better players they would be drafted in. The door will always stay open both ways, in and out of the World Cup squad." In October we will try to travel again to find new players. We haven’t been to some states as of yet and I feel the pre-selection in other states can be done better. I reiterate if it’s done better we can find more talented players," he added. Asked about the demography of the country and how big was this challenge to him, Adam said: ”It’s huge and there are mil-
lions of kids in the age group which we are looking for. At the same time, travelling isn’t easy in such a vast Country and there isn’t any football infrastructure in many regions. Add to that the lack of football education in most parts makes it that much difficult. I was able to make an analysis of the state associations and have a pretty clear picture as to who is dedicated to the development of football and who isn’t," he said. The squad is presently in Germany practicing and Adam said it was part of their preparations for the near future where they play against top teams. "It is part of the preparation for the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) U-16 qualifiers which are to be held in Tabriz City in Iran. Furthermore, we will also be competing in Spain after the AFC qualifiers to get more international experience for the team versus top class teams.
MADRID, SEPTEMBER 10 (IANS): Spanish giants Real Madrid's president Florentino Perez has told French football champions Paris Saint-Germain that they would have to pay a massive one billion euros ($1.12 billion) if they wanted to sign Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo. The French club have long been linked with a move for the Portugal international, Real's attacking spearhead and the team's marquee player, and there has been speculation that they could make a move for the forward next season. But Madrid president Perez made it clear on Wednesday that PSG, who are owned by Qatar Sports Investments, have no chance of signing the for-
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ward, unless they are willing to break the transfer record, reported Spanish radio Cadena COPE on Wednesday. The transfer amount record is currently set by Real Madrid having signed Wales international Gareth Bale for 86 million pounds ($132 million) in 2013.
"If PSG want Ronaldo, it's easy, they have to pay the release clause, 1 billion euros. No one is a prophet in football but we don't want to sell him in 2016. There are still three years left on his contract," Perez was quoted as saying by Cadena COPE.
Tahir returns to South Africa Test squad against India
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JOhANNESBURg, SEPTEMBER 10 (IANS): Leg-spinner Imran Tahir was recalled to the Test side after a gap of nine months, as Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday announced their Test, One-Day International (T20I) and Twenty20 squads for the 72-daylong tour of India, starting on October 2. Tahir last played in the longest format of the game against the West Indies at home on December 26, 2014, and was dropped thereafter because of poor form. He was also left out of South Africa's Test squad for Bangladesh in July. The Proteas will begin their tour with a T20 warm-up game on September 29 in New Delhi. It will be followed by three T20I, five ODIs and four Test matches. The visitors named three specialist spinners in their Test squad for the four-match Mahatma Gandhi-Nelson Mandela series against India. Along with Tahir, off-break bowler Dane Piedt is also back following his successful outing against India A. The duo joins the right-arm off-break bowler Simon Harmer in a three-pronged spin attack. The 30-year-old Dane Vi-
las is expected to don the wicketkeeper's gloves in Tests after the selectors decided to retain him at Quindon de Kock's expense. Speaking on the spin department, CSA selection convener Linda Zondi said, “We want to
keep all our options open for the Test Series.” “We also have Jean Paul Duminy as an option in this department and I believe we have covered all our bases by having both holding and attacking spin options in our squad. It is good to
have Dane back from his injury and Imran was our No.1 spinner for our last Test series on the subcontinent against Sri Lanka,” Zondi said. In the one-dayers, young wicket keeper-batsman Quinton de Kock made a comeback after being dropped for the home series against New Zealand. De Kock's solid performance for South Africa A, earned him his place back in the side. For T20Is, uncapped 25-yearold all-rounder Khaya Zondo has been included in the Faf du Plessis-led side as the visitors will aim to test out different combinations ahead of the International Cricket Council (ICC) World T20 in India next year. Zondo has come in for Rilee Rossouw, who has been ruled out of the T20 squad through injury but should return to full fitness in time for the ODI series. “Imran is our No. 1 bowler in the T20 format and we need him to play every series between now and the ICC tournament while Eddie Leie will be our second spinner as we want to have another look at what he can do,” Zondi said.
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