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Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself ‘We need to give space to women’
Bangladesh factory fire kills 23 pAGe 09
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Thangavelu wins gold at Rio Paralympics pAGe 02
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3000 citizens undertake repair work
Citizens from five Villages submits memorandum demanding resumption of road repair within one week
pitiable conditions of chakhabama-Zunheboto road
Chizokho Vero Kohima | September 10 Instead of listening to some random, dull and boring ‘clean election’ sermon, let’s go to Assam to buy fresh, organic vegetables.
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KU proposes 25% reservation for women DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): Konyak Union (KU) has endorsed its support to the State Government for conduct of the Municipal and Town Council elections as proposed/declared in order to develop the long neglected and deprived urban towns in the state. At the same time, it also expressed support on the reservation for women in the municipal and town council elections, which according to the Union, should be based on “gradual observation and perseverance amongst the Naga society.” The KU has however proposed for “25% reservation for the women folks in the nomination that guarantees equal voting rights and status as empowered to those elected members.” This resolve was adopted during an emergency meeting of the KU on September 9 at Mon Town, which was attended by all its units, advisory board members and prominent leaders from Naginimora, Tizit, Mon, Aboi and Tobu, a press release received from KU president S Manlip Konyak and general secretary Nyangpong Konyak informed. The KU also appealed to all the political parties to immediately set-up eligible women candidates for the upcoming municipal and town council election whereby “empowering the women folks with equal political rights, status and dignity.” It also made fervent appeal to the ENPO, Naga Hoho, ENWO, NMA and all the Naga tribal organization and leaders to stand by 25% reservation for women. “A gradual and careful beginning will definitely felicitate in delivering positive outcome. Hence, such motives and understanding amongst the Naga civil society will deliver long awaited justice for our Naga women folks,” it added.
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Apology to KU On September 10 issue of The Morung Express there were errors in a news report on Konyak Union’s press statement regarding their stand on 33% Women Reservation. We express our sincere regret and extend our apologies to KU and our readers. To clear the confusion created, we have published the corrected news report. The Morung Express
Irked by pitiable road condition between ChakhabamaZunheboto, about 3000 citizensbelongingtofivevillages namely Thenyizu, Chesezu, Chetheba,Chakhabamaand Chesezu Nasa today undertook road repairing work, which actually should have been carried out by the State Government. Both young and old joined in the mass social work at the road stretching 27 km between Chakhabama- Chetheba. Chozuba village, Runguzu Nasa, Khulazu Basa and Chozuba town also assisted this mass social work. “How many more years do we have to wait to have good road. Enough is enough. We want good roads,” an elderly man from Thenyizu village cried out in consternation.
Thenyizu, Chesezu, Chetheba, Chakhabama and Chesezu Nasa villagers repairing stretches of Chakhabama-Zunheboto road on Saturday. (Morung Photo)
Thenyizu village council chairman, Zhothiyi Dawhuo said citizens have been facing untold sufferings and it was not safe to travel on the said route. He urged the concerned authority to pay due attention. Chesezu village council chairman, Meleyi Khesoh said the pitiable road condition has affected farming and commercial activities as well. He alleged that many vehicular accidents
occurred as result of the pitiable road condition. Later, the citizens of Thenyizu village, Chesezu village, Chetheba town, Chesezu Nasa and Chakhabama village submitted a joint memorandum to Minister for National Highways & Mechanical Engineering, Nuklutoshi through EAC Chetheba. Thejakhrienuo Nisa, EAC Chetheba on behalf of the administration con-
veyed moral support to the citizens on their campaign to have a good road. She said the joint memorandum received from the five villages would be submitted to the concerned Minister at the earliest. Chokri Area Public Organization (CAPO) president, Vezhosa Chuzho and Chozuba Adhoc Town Committee vice chairman, Vediio Khesoh also extended support and solidarity to
the five villages. “The Kohima –Zunheboto road is our life-line of which about 46 Kms falls under our jurisdiction and through which our people have immensely benefitted for the past 60 years,” the memorandum read. However, it lamented that the construction of 2-Lane road from Chakhabama to Zunheboto “has nearly shut us out and brought us back to savage
and primitive lives again. Our wet terrace fields were destroyed; our irrigation canals were covered and untraceable. Our transportation has become dangerous, riskier and expensive.” In such a tricky and critical situation, the memorandum cautioned that the citizens can no longer remain a silent spectator. The citizens of the five villages has therefore demanded the resumption of
road repairing be initiated within one week from the date of submission of the memorandum and machineries/equipments be stationed at Chetheba town for emergency repairs. It further demanded that construction works should be resumed within one month time. The memorandum was duly attested by heads of the respective village council of the five villages.
19 villages of Langpangkong Range in naga hoho in crisis? Mokokchung pledge for fair elections 2018 Sumi Hoho disassociates Morung Express News Dimapur | September 10
The Langpangkong Students’ Conference (LKM) on September 10 asserted that the recently launched Clean Election Campaign will not remain a mere pledge on paper. As pledged by 19 villages and as many as 15 town-units falling within the traditional jurisdiction of Langpangkong range, Mokokchung on September 3, the LKM officials maintained that the campaign is here to stay and will carry on till its stated principles and objective become a precedent. “The whole concept is to let the people understand the power of voting to elect representatives of their choice,” said the LKM today at a media interaction in Dimapur. Engi-
neering a turnaround of the general impression towards electioneering by directly involving grass root leaders (village councils) is at the heart of the campaign. And by voting, it maintained, exercising one’s franchise will not be out of coercion or for personal material gain but out of measured freewill. Three Assembly Constituencies – 22 Arkakong, 21 Tuli and 24 Angetyongpang – falls under Langpangkong. Though a daunting task, the LKM said that it will use all avenues and resources available to reach out to as many individuals as possible. Stating that it has the endorsement of the churches, village councils, students and women’s bodies of the range, the LKM said that it is already in the process of sen-
sitising the people of the range on the tenets of the campaign. The resolution adopted and the subsequent pledge of September 3 is intended to address the many unethical practices that take place with impunity during electioneering. Proxy/ bogus voting, vote selling, use of violent and coercive tactics by employing NPG cadres, practice of villages declaring candidates of choice, grouping individuals to demand money, booth capturing and public and church leaders turning a blind eye are some of the issues the campaign seeks to address. Besides these issues, the LKM said that clearing up the electors’ roll is high on the agenda. The village councils will also be discouraged from issuing diktats to its members who have names registered in
Govt prohibits use of Samsung Galaxy Note7 on board aircraft
NEw DElhI, SEPTEMBER 10 (IANS): India’s civil aviation regulator on Friday prohibited the use of Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone on board aircraft. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the guidelines on the carriage and usage of the phone on board aircraft were issued after the recent safety related incidents involving the smartphone globally. In a public notice, the regulator advised travellers and the airlines to ensure that the communication device is not turned on or its battery charged on board the aircraft. The notice further detailed that the smartphone should not be stowed away in any checked-in baggage. However, the smartphone can be carried in a switched off mode in hand-baggage. “The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a public notice prohibiting the use of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 smartphone on board an aircraft,” said an official statement. “The Ministry has advised airlines and travelling public not to turn on or charge the said mobile during flights.” Earlier, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a
warning not to charge or switch on Galaxy Note7 on board aircraft. The stern warning came at a time when Samsung is dealing with a global recall of nearly 2.5 million Galaxy Note7 shipped so far across the world. Three Australian airlines have already barred passengers from using or charging the smartphone during flights. More than 35 cases of exploding batteries have been reported since the phone, which retails for $1,035, was launched on August 19. The smartphone was launched last month in India for Rs 59,900 with iris biometric scanner for enhanced security, upgraded S Pen and a dualcurved screen. Samsung on its part said that Galaxy Note7 sales have not started in India, and that the company has delayed sales to alleviate any safety concerns.
the towns or in another constituency to compulsorily register in the native village, it added. One motivating initiative of the campaign involves organising public meetings in the run up to the election, where intending candidates would be given a common podium to interact with the people. “We believe that the resolutions adopted will challenge the conscience of the candidates as well as the electors.” While urging villages to honestly declare if there is any instance of inflated electors’ roll, the LKM expressed optimism that the people will cooperate wholeheartedly. “We hope this spark will go beyond Langpangkong,” the LKM said, while adding that it intends to approach the ECI with the initiative.
DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 10 (MExN): The Sumi Hoho has “fully” endorsed the resolution of the Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) and in tandem declared its dissociationfromtheNagaHohoonSaturday. The CNTC resolution was made on August 31, 2016 following the expiry of the 30-day deadline served to Naga Hoho to “withdraw its endorsement” for Rongmei tribe recognition in Nagaland. A press statement issued by Sumi Hoho president Toniho Yepthomi and general secretary Vihuto Assumi maintained that the Hoho being a constituent tribal organization of CNTC fully endorsed the resolution made by the Council. It has therefore recalled all the Sumi representatives from the Naga Hoho with immediate effect. It went on to state that the CNTC was launched on December 8, 2012 with the endorsement of Ao Sen-
den, Lotha Hoho and Sumi Hoho. Again, with the approval of the three tribes’ apex organization, CNTC was elevated to state level apex organization on March 12, 2016. Subsequently, CNTC, in a meeting with the three tribes’ apex organizations on July 22, 2016 at Khehokhu village deliberated on the Rongmei tribe recognition issue and resolved to serve “ultimatum” of 30 days to the Naga Hoho to withdraw the endorsement given to the Government of Nagaland on September 22, 2008 to recognize the Rongmei tribe. Following Naga Hoho’s failure to comply with its demand, CNTC had a meeting with the three tribes’ apex organizations on August 24, 2016 and resolved to dissociate from Naga Hoho, the press statement of which appeared in the local dailies on September 1, 2016, the Sumi Hoho stated.
Nagaland: Irrelevance of current education system Our Correspondent
Meriema | September 10
The Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) held its third seminar on the topic ‘Education’ at Meriema, on September 10. The seminar was hosted by the Northern Angami Youth Organisation (NAYO) and the resource persons for the seminar were Dr. Visakhonu Hibo, Principal Japfü Christian College (JCC), Thejavizo Nakhro, NCS, EAC Sadar Kohima, Daniel Angami, NCS EAC Mokokchung. “Where do we stand now? We are standing at the door of complacency, the Shizo (Leave it) syndrome, with our ‘knows it all’ attitude without actually knowing anything. A day is soon coming when we will wake up in despair because the road to travel has come to a dead end,” viewed Dr. Visakhonu Hibo on the state of education and the complacent attitude of Nagas. With the changes in the governance, economy and progress in India, Dr. Hibo warned the dangers of opening Nagaland’s corridors to ASEAN countries and the world, which can usher in catastrophic changes such as flesh trades, extortions, cheaters and fraudsters if Nagas are not prepared. One solution to prepare for these changes, according to Dr. Hibo, is quality education that serves the definition of true education, ie, all round development of the individual.
“Our education is imbalanced. It tilts heavily towards literacy growth sans values, efficiency, and responsibility. Literacy wise we are above the country under every category but quality is way below others,” Dr. Hibo pointed out. In order to change the current system, Dr. Hibo suggested the need to start from foundation again by making the syllabi relevant to the Naga students, indigenizing the educa-
Angami Youth Organisation discourse on Education in Nagaland tion system so that the learner does not have to struggle with alien lessons, activities and ways of life. The education system must respect the culture of the Nagas so that they can identify common meeting grounds. While providing tips to the youth and students present at the seminar on preparing for Civil Services, EAC Mokokchung, Daniel Angami stressed on the importance of career guidance among young students so that they are prepared to follow the career of their talents and skills from a young age. One major reason for failure to crack exams is because of the mystification of exams, which often leads to half hearted attempts among students, pointed out
Thejavizo Nakhro, EAC Sadar, Kohima. The solution to de-mystifying exams is through career guidance and study groups which needs to begin from the rural setting, added Nakhro who also impressed on the importance of role models in building up a responsible and progressive citizen. Balancing one’s interests with academic pursuits was also highlighted. “To re-define knowledge or education, it should not just be book knowledge, but must include culture, ethos of the community and building the character of the individual to live in integrity and morality,” stated Nakhro. Panelists for the seminar include Dr. Hovithal Sothu, Deputy Director ATI, L Kenneth Punyü, Assistant Professor Kohima Science College, Jotsoma and Dr. Ketshukietuo Dzüvichü, Principal, Oriental College Kohima. Under the theme “Kelhou Kevi Ra” (loosely translated as the good and blessed Land), the 25 years celebration of AYO will focus on four Es namely Education, Economy, Environment and Ethos. As a prelude to the celebration, seminars on the four Es were conducted in the four Angami regions i.e., Northern Angami, Southern Angami, Western Angami and Chakhro region in August and September. The last seminar focusing on Environment will be held in the Southern Angami region in the coming week.
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‘We need to give space to women’
Secretary, Land Resources, Y. Kikheto Sema IAS addressing students in Kohima on Saturday. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Kohima | September 10
“Whether there is reservation or no reservation, we should give space to women in our society,” asserted Y. Kikheto Sema IAS, Secretary, Land Resources, Government of Nagaland. Speaking as guest speaker at the 13th Annual Freshers’ Social cum General Session of Chang Students’ Union Kohima (CSUK) at Ura Academy Hall, Kohima, Kikheto acknowledged that the forefathers had handed down many values but it did not mean that the present generation should continue with values that are obsolete and no more applica-
ble today. He said that the CSUK theme, “Fostering the right mindset for a new venture” was aptly quoted as there were lot of areas where the younger generation should focus on by changing old mindsets to newer and better ones to venture into the future. “Changing according to time and atmosphere is the right mindset which will usher in positive changes,” Kikheto added. He said that the theme was applicable not only to the Chang students but could be applied in broader terms to the entire Naga society. He also talked about doing away with isms as it was destroying the very fabric of Naga society which was
once very closely knitted. He said for an overall progressive Naga society, one needs to speak for another in appreciation rather than trying to bring each other down. Kikheto emphasized on changing the electioneering system in the state and urged upon the students to go back to their villages and communities and spread awareness on clean election. “Anything worthwhile is worth doing poorly at first,” he said and added that the clean election campaign may not bring immediate results but that changes could be seen steadily. Kikheto advised the students to be resolute in their goals and asked them to remember that the forces inside them were stronger than any force against them. He told the freshers as well as the senior that such occasions were a time for them to interact and learn from each other. President, Chang Union Kohima also spoke briefly during the programme. The students presented special numbers and cultural items during the programme which was attended by a host of Chang leaders and student leaders from other communities as well.
Literacy without skill is incomplete: Tohanba
Parliamentary Secretary R. Tohanba along with officials of YUK, YSUK and freshers during the 26th Yimchungrü Students’ Union Kohima (YSUK) general session cum freshers meet at State Academy Hall Kohima on September 10. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Kohima | September 10
Parliamentary Secretary for Municipal Affairs and Economics & Statistics, R. Tohanba today said that literacy without skill development is incomplete. Addressing the 26th Yimchungrü Students’ Union Kohima (YSUK) general session cum freshers meet at State Academy Hall here, Tohanba said, “Attaining education without skill and extracurricular activities will be of no help in this era of competitive world.” Maintaining that there is no shortcut to success, he called upon the students’ community to be disciplined and divide their time equally for studies and also to enhance one’s skill. Quoting Bible verse Proverbs 1:7, he said as stu-
dents they need to uphold God and seek His blessing to have knowledge. He also said that education should bring the best in the one’s body, mind and spirit. He also called upon them not be influenced towards anti-social activities and unwanted elements but to concentrate in their studies, thereby upholding the ethical and moral values. Meanwhile, pointing out that education had reached Yimchungrü area by mid-1940s, he however lamented that because of the Naga nationalist struggle they were unable to pursue proper education and remained in backwardness. Nonetheless, Tohanba maintained that presently education has reached the doorsteps of the people and they should take advantage and attain qual-
ity education and convert quantity into quality so as to uplift the condition of the Yimchungrü. He also challenged the younger generation to prepare well and struggle hard to achieve success in competitive exams. Tohanba also called upon the youngsters to first propagate unity and oneness within the community which, he opined, will help in maintaining peace and tranquility with other communities. Tohanba also released the new constitution of YSUK, presented before the house by Convener of Drafting Committee Kiutsüthong. Speaking as the guest of honour, President of Yimchungrü Gazetted Officers Association, Dr. Pünsokiu called upon the students to be self-confident and believe in oneself to be suc-
cessful. He also said that students have to be focused in their goal and put sincere hard-work to achieve it. President of Yimchungrü Union Kohima, Kejingkhum and founder president of YSUK Akum also exhorted the gathering. The programme commenced with Youth Pastor of Yimchungrü Baptist Church Kohima (YBBK) Aroba saying the invocation. YSUK president Ason Kips delivered the welcome address, Rünshito delivered speech on behalf of freshers, special prayer for the freshers was offered by YBBK Pastor Longri Nungti, special numbers were presented by YBBK Youth Department and Model Christian College, YSUK general secretary Andrew tendered the vote of thanks while YBBK Women Pastor Yinsola pronounced benediction.
NITTE University to interact with students Kohima, September 10 (mexN): Under the initiative of the Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya, NITTE University, Mangaluru led by Vice Chencellor Prof (Dr) S. Ramananda Shetty, Prof. Dr. M.S. Moodithaya, Registrar and Dr. Anirban Chakraborty, Coordinator,NAMASTE Centre, NITTE will interact with the students and college authorities of the St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama on September 11. The team will also meet and interact with college principals and students organization at Phek town on September 13. “With an aim to promote emotional and national integration with North Eastern States and mainland India, NITTE University has started a NAMASTE Department/ Chair for six months certificate programmes on North Eastern dialects which was inaugurated on August 12, 2016 at NITTE University, Mangaluru by Governor of Nagaland P.B.Acharya through video conference,” stated a press release issued by Stephen Ngullie, Asst. Dr & PRO to Governor. NI T TE Education Group, Mangaluru was established in 1979 which comprises of 28 institutions located in 3 sprawling campuses at NITTE, Mangaluru and Bangaluru.
Yingli College observes 24th foundation day IGF visit Intangki National Park
LoNgLeNg, September 10 (mexN): Yingli College observed 24th foundation cum fresher’s day on September 9 with Zhoi Lohe NCS, Extra Assistant Commissioner, Longleng as special guest at Prof. Borgohain Hall, Yingli College. A press release stated that the function compered by Among Chishi and Kamnyei commenced after the rendition of college anthem and invocation pronounced by Pastor Tongshau, Bhumnyü Baptist Church. Keynote address was delivered by Vice Principal and Principal incharge Dr. B Henshet Phom, welcome voice and an item ‘look across the nation’ was presented by BA 3rd semester students. The programme culminated with the crowning of Lenke C Phom and Lungshen as the College Princess and
Dimapur, September 10 (mexN): R.K Srivastava, IFS, Inspector General of Forest & Director, Project Elephant, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India visited Intangki National Park on September 9. Welcoming him to the National Park, Heuneilung, Field Director briefed about the background and present status of the only National Park in the state which is the biggest conserved area covering 20,202 hectare in area which is 100% under the control of the Department in the state. The Field Director also highlighted the task and responsibility of his frontline staff with the slogan ‘Protect and develop Intangki National Park’ to raise its standard at par with the other National Park of the country.
Prince 2016 respectively. Joint. Secretary, YCSU Nyaba conveyed words of gratitude and Pastor Tenhaü Phom pronounced benediction. The second part of the day was a cultural event which was compered by Owshing and Nokyingmoba. Asst. Prof. Dr. MK Jha also gave a short sharing during the cultural event where he appreciated the Naga people by saying that even before the Swacch Bharat Abhiyan was launched by the PM Narendra Modi Naga people had been conducting cleanliness drive time to time. He also appreciated the students of Nagaland by citing some of the incidences he came across in the past.
Yingli College Princess and Prince 2016 crowned during the foundation cum fresher’s day held on September 9.
MGHSS platinum jubilee preparations underway
Alumni, staff, NCC cadets, Scouts & Guides of Mayangnokcha Government Higher Secondary School during the mass social work held on September 9 and 10. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Mokokchung | September 10
Hectic preparations are in full swing for the Mayangnokcha Government Higher Secondary School (MGHSS) platinum jubilee which is scheduled to be held on September 16. Prepping up for the grand celebration, the school organized a mass social work on September 9 and 10 with the involvement of all the staff, NCC cadets, Scouts & Guides. A number of alumni also came forward to help with the work. Nagaland School Education & SCERT minister Yitachu will be gracing the platinum jubilee as chief guest. Principal of the school, Arenla while addressing a press conference today said that the school has also been renovated on account of the jubilee. She also added that the school’s alumni in Dimapur have sponsored the jubilee souvenir magazine, while the alumni in Kohima have spon-
sored the upgrade of the school’s library to e-based library. Alumni in Mokokchung sponsored in upgrading the school’s science lab, she added. She acknowledged the contributions of the alumni and invited all former school students, teachers and staff to attend the jubilee celebration. She also thanked the school’s 2011 batch of commerce students for sponsoring PA system, which is to be dedicated on September 14. The school’s platinum jubilee convenor and ADC Mokokchung, Bendanglila meanwhile thanked the CAWD for their support in preparations for the jubilee and also the AKM for their initiative in installing a drinking water facility in the school. Meanwhile, the programme committee has informed all concerned to be seated by 9:45 am on the 16th September. It was also informed that there will be an ‘alumni meet’ after the jubilee feast. The celebration is to be held at the school’s newly constructed auditorium.
R.K Srivastava, IFS with others during the visit to Intangki National Park on September 9.
SP Tripathi, Chief Wildlife Warden, Nagaland in his short speech emphasised on the financial position and the need of Infrastructural development for effective management and pro-
tection of the National Park. The IGF in his speech focused on the proper maintenance of the management plan assuring to look into the proposals towards the development
of the Park in his capacity. He also interacted with the village authorities of the fringe village and expressed appreciation for their co-operation with the Forest Department.
Seminar on food, hygiene and health Dimapur, September 10 (mexN): As a part of a B. Ed course ‘Understanding the Self’ for enhancing the professional capacity (EPC) of teachers, a one day seminar was conducted at Unity College of Teacher Education on food, hygiene and health with a view to increase the student teachers’ knowledge related to one’s body, health and hygiene. Pelekhrienuo Kire, Dietitian and also lecture at nursing college was the resource person. Addressing the participants, Kire said that a balance diet is not a crash diet, it is a way of eating all the nutrition that our body needs in order to be healthy. Kire also discussed on the importance of eating wide variety of food in the right proportions and consuming the right amount of food and drinking to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. Group work and interaction session were also carried out during the seminar. A press release stated that the programme was concluded with the closing remarks by the principal, Dr. T. Yolila Sangtam of UCTE. Vote of thank by Emma from B. Ed 3rd semester. The seminar was well attended by the faculty and 157 B.Ed students.
An essay competition on ‘importance of mother tongue’ was held on September 10 at Jubilee Memorial School organized by the Ao Senden Literature Board for Class 7 – 10 students where a total of 84 students from various schools across the district participated. The ‘essay competition’ was held on ‘75/25 basis’ where the written competition was for 75 marks and the viva-voce was for 25 marks. A 13-member panel of judges will be evaluating the essays, the results of which will be declared on a later date. (Morung Photo)
Seminar on man-animal conflict mitigation at Medziphema meDziphema, September 10 (mexN): Wildlife Wing, Department of Forests, Environment and Climate Change in collaboration with the Fingerprint and Castle Group conducted a seminar on man-animal conflict mitigation at Medziphema with a view to create awareness about the problem. RK Srivastava, Inspector General of Forests & Director (Project Elephant) graced the occasion as the chief guest. He informed the gathering about willingness of Central Government to support the cause of wildlife conservation in the state. Neihu C Thur IAS,
Participants during the seminar on man-animal conflict mitigation at Medziphema.
Commissioner and Secretary of Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change to Government of Nagaland who was the guest of honour spoke about the importance of forests and wildlife and stressed on learning from
other success stories like that of in Khonoma. He said that it should be replicated in Medziphema since the area is blessed with so much of natural wealth. Panger Jamir, PCCF & HoFF opined that there is a need for involvement of the
communities to minimize such conflicts in the future so as to protect and conserve our precious wildlife. Sathya Prakash Tripathi, Chief Wildlife Warden (CWLW) highlighted the local practices of the past and spoke of the chang-
ing view of people here towards wildlife. Dilip Deori, Manager WTI Kaziranga and Bano Haralu, Managing Trustee, Nagaland Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation Trust requested the people to join hands in the efforts to conserve wildlife in the state. Hongba from Fingerprint presented the various short term and long-term effects of decreasing wildlife and urged the different stakeholders to take the necessary steps in this regard. District Administration and Police Department also participated in the seminar and pledged their support as and when needed.
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Arunachal governor may be under Gorkhas demand indigenous status in Assam pressure from RSS to step down New Delhi, September 10 (ht): Arunachal Pradesh governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa has complained to the President for being put under pressure to resign by the Centre, sources said. “The president has forwarded the complaint to the home ministry for further action. It was put up for home minister Rajnath Singh for his perusal,” said a senior home ministry official who spoke on the condition of anonymity. A Rashtrapati Bhawan official confirmed the development, saying the President forwarded the complaint to the home ministry before leaving for Chennai on Friday. In his complaint, governor Rajkhowa has defended himself and narrated how he was pressurised to resign. In the last few days,
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Rajkhowa, in interviews, complained of being spoken to by a junior minister in the NDA government. He has also claimed that a senior home ministry official asked him to resign, otherwise the government would sack him. However, the governor has denied any pressure from RSS to quit. He has also denied speaking with or writing to Presi-
dent Mukherjee. “Do let me know if I have communicated with the President,” he said, probably in sarcasm. Further, he said, there has been no communication from BJP on his position. Sources said the governor, in his complaint to the President, has named the Guwahati businessman who first contacted him to tell that the centre wants his resignation.
A senior home ministry official said it was governor Rajkhowa who got in touch with Union home secretary Rajiv Mehrishi after getting an indication from the Centre that he should resign. “It is understood that Mehrishi told him if the Governor wishes, he can check about it,” said the official. Rajkhowa was appointed the governor on May 12, 2015. With Rajkhowa digging his heels, the government has decided to go slow on the matter for the time being. “But ultimately he has to go,” said the official. Rajkhowa had recommended imposition of President’s rule in the state, a decision later overturned by the Supreme Court. The top court also restored the Congress government in the state and held the decision to impose central rule as ‘unconstitutional’.
Guwahati, September 9 (pti): The Gorkha Autonomous Council Demand Committee (GACDC) has demanded that Gorkhas be recognised as an indigenous community of Assam in the National Register of Citizens (NRC) updation process. GACDC chairman Gorkhafa Harka Bahadur Chetry speaking at 'Raithaney Gorkha Bhela' meeting here today made the demand and said the Assam Accord cut off date
March 24, 1971 for identification of illegal migrants was not be applicable to Gorkhas as they were the "sons of the soil" and indigenous of the state. "Gorkhas have been part of the Assam agitation to drive out illegal Bangladeshis and foreigners and laid down lives as one of the agitating community," Chetry asserted. He said their "democratic, peaceful, nonviolent movements is not for mere demanding Original Indig-
Congress lawmaker in Manipur likely to join BJP 'More Congress MLAs are likely to resign shortly' imphal, September 10 (iaNS): Congress lawmaker in Manipur, Yumkham Erabot, on Saturday said he is all set to resign
from the ruling party and while he didn't specifically announce his next move, his supporters said he was likely to join the Bharatiya Janata Party. Talking to reporters here, Erabot said that he will submit his resignation to the party in a day or two. Justifying his stand, he said that in the last 15 years, he has been representing the Wangkhei constituency he could not serve the
Tripura youth thrown off train KaNpur, September 10 (tNN): A 20-year-old youth of North-East region, who had boarded Kamakhya express, was allegedly thrown off the moving train near Kanpur central railway station, late on Thursday night. The youth identified as Lal Darlong, a native of Tripura in North-East, was attacked by some unidentified miscreants in a loot bid. When Darlong resisted they hit him and later threw him off the moving train near railway tracks. As the train was at a slow speed at the time of incident Darlong only sustained serious injuries on his head and face. The injured youth was first spotted by Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel who rushed him to Ursula Horsman Memorial hospital late on Thursday night. He was referred to Lala Lajpat Rai hospital on Friday morning. Darlong is under treatment at the ICU of emergen-
cy ward of LLR. Dr Manish Singh told TOI that the youth sustained serious injuries especially on head. Darlong is able to move his hands and legs but if the swelling in brain increases then they will need to operate him, said the doctor. They are waiting for his relatives to come. GRP inspector, Nand Ji Yadav said Lal Darlong boarded Kamakhya express and was later found lying in a pool of blood near railway tracks near Kanpur central railway station near Jhakarkati. He said investigations are underway to know what happened on board the train. During preliminary findings, the victim told investigators that he was robbed and thrown off the moving train, Yadav said and added, "However, we are probing all angles to ascertain the facts that led to this situation", Yadav said further. Darlong's parents have been informed about the mishap and they will be reaching Kanpur on Saturday. Students take part in a rally celebrating Mother Teresa's Canonization in Guwahati on Friday. (PTI Photo)
Arunachal PG teachers' Gazetted status soon itaNaGar, September 10 (pti): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu today said his Teachers' Day announcement of granting Group B Gazetted status to post graduate teachers (PGT) serving in government schools will be fulfilled soon. A notification in this regard would be released after discussion with the
Education Minister, an official release said quoting the Chief Minister. A five-member delegation of Arunachal Teachers' Association (ATA) called on Khandu this afternoon and handed him over a copy of a memorandum of its demands earlier submitted to the Education Minister. Khandu assured the ATA that all its demands would be discussed at ap-
propriate levels and the government would take positive action soon. He also said the state government would soon rationalize the posting of teachers in the state. The ATA expressed gratitude to the chief minister for the Teachers' Day announcement and requested for its early notification, the statement said. The ATA demands in-
cluded bifurcation of Elementary and Secondary Education department at district and block levels, fast-tracking of promotional process of teachers of all categories and early release
of pending salaries of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) teachers.
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5th Convocation of Assam Don Bosco University
Present & Ex-MLAs Wives and Gazetted Officers Wives (Present) Date Place Theme
: 23rd -25th September 2016 : Naga Shisha Hoho Prayer Centre, Kutsapo : “Seek first his Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matt. 6:33)
Advance Prayer Group : 1. Naga National Prayer House, Yorüba. 2. Naga Shisha Hoho, Healing and Prayer Centre, Prüzie, Kohima. 3. Losami Prayer Group. Praise & Worship Team : 1. Phek Town Baptist Church. 2. Call of God Ministry, Kohima Special Number
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Shunan Kaping from Nagaland receives her PhD degree in Chemistry from Assam Don Bosco University on Saturday, September 10.
Fourteen students from Nagaland receive degrees Guwahati, September 10 (mexN): Assam Don Bosco University held its Fifth Convocation at its Azara campus on September 10 during which the university conferred degrees to 648 students. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was present on the occasion as Chief Guest. According to a press release, out of the 648 who received their degrees on Saturday, 172 received the degree of Bachelor of Technology, 31 Master of Technology, 54 Master of Social Work, 23 Master of Computer Applications, 37 Master of Business Administration, 10 MA in Psychological Counseling, 9 MA in Human Rights, 11 MA in Mass Communication, 11 MA in Education and 16 students received M.Sc. in Physics.
A total of 267 students from around 37 countries graduated in various disciplines through Don Bosco Global centre of Online and Distance Education. Doctoral degrees were conferred to 7 scholars. Many from the North East were among those who received degrees for the campus programmes – 231 from Assam, 72 from Meghalaya, 15 from Manipur, 14 from Nagaland, 13 from Arunachal Pradesh, 5 from Tripura, and 5 from Mizoram. Gold Medals under various categories were awarded to 13 outstandinggraduateswiththehighestCumulative Grade Point Average in each program. Presenting the annual report, Vice Chancellor Dr. (Fr.) Stephen Mavely reiterated the significant milestone achieved by the university in inaugurating a new academic session at Tapesia Gardens for five Departments of the School of Social Sciences and three departments of the School of Life Sciences.
enous (OI) status in NRC. But, no single illegal migrant's or foreigner's name should be included in the NRC and it should be upgraded constitutionally. The GACDC chairman threatened to go on a fast unto death agitation from October 18 if their demands were not met for tripartite talks between GACDC, Assam Government and the Centre for indigenous status to Gorkhas in Assam and no discrimination during NRC updation process.
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people properly. "This is because of the fact that there appears to have two MLAs in this constituency," he said. Though he did not name anyone, his reference was to Chief Minister Okram Ibobi's nephew Okram Henry, who has been laying the ground works to contest from this constituency in next year's elections. There had been obstructions and on some in-
stances there were threats also," said Erabot. His supporters had converged in his house and later they took out a procession. Though Erabot said that he will disclose his next political move in due course, some of his hardcore supporters told IANS that they urged him to join BJP. Sources in Congress told IANS that some more party MLAs are likely to resign shortly.
Khandu assures support to IAF for recruitment rally itaNaGar, September 10 (pti): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has assured the Indian Air force of the state government’s full support and cooperation for conducting the proposed Airmen Recruitment Rally in the state in the first week of October next. Khandu’s assurance came when Commanding Officer of 11 Airmen Selection Centre of the IAF, VPV Baliga called
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on him at his office in Itanagar on Saturday, an official release informed. While expressing gratitude to IAF on behalf of the people, Khandu requested recruitment of maximum number of youths of the state in the force. The IAF would conduct two separate Air Men Recruitment Rallies at Itanagar on October 1 for the western zone and at Tezu on October 5 for eastern zone of the state.
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I do hereby resign from active and primary membership of BJP and also from the post of Vice President BJP, Mon district and Membership Drive Convenor, Mon district and joining to NPF under the dynamic leadership of Shri. T.R. Zeliang, Hon’ble Chief Minister and Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, President NPF, Nagaland Kohima. Shri. K. TEIJAT KONYAK Active No. 0127 Primary No. 15001
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The Vijalie Kikramia heartily congratulates our esteemed member Dr. Zasekuolie Chϋsi s/o Vimeyalhou Chϋsi, Nodal Officer, Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services for been enunciated the prestigious award of “Governor’s Gold Medal” on the 15th August, 2016. We are proud and honoured for his meritorious achievement and for bringing laurels to our community. May Almighty God continue to bless him good health and success in all his future endeavours. Kehieroko Kehie President, VKM.
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Apple is shifting the focus of its secret car project Curb Reliance Jio’s ‘Tsunami of free
San FranCiSCo, September 10 (ap): Apple may not become an automaker, but it still wants to develop its own self-driving technology. The iPhone-maker’s automotive project, long an open secret in Silicon Valley, is shifting to focus on creating the technology for an autonomous vehicle that doesn’t require a human driver. The new direction apparently doesn’t foreclose the possibility that Apple might someday build its own car, but it opens the door to partnering with other car companies. The new emphasis was confirmed Friday by a person with knowledge of the project, after the New York Times reported that Apple is ”rethinking” its automotive strat-
egy. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the project. Apple had no official comment Friday and has consistently declined to confirm its automotive ambitions. But Elon Musk, the chief executive of electric-car maker Tesla, has said that Apple has hired hundreds of engineers, including some from Tesla, to work on an automotive project. Local officials in the San Francisco Bay Area say Apple contacted them last year about using a former naval base that’s been converted into an automotive testing ground. More recently, the New York Times and Bloomberg News have reported that Apple’s initial efforts to design its own car have suffered
from management turnover and technical delays. Industry experts say building a car is an incredibly complex challenge for any company, even one with the engineering prowess of Apple. Automobile manufacture also poses more regulatory and legal issues than building an iPhone or a computer. But the tech industry has increasingly ventured into the automotive sector, where Apple, Google and other firms are competing to develop software that can help manage – at least – the information and entertainment systems inside today’s vehicles. Google has made no secret that
it’s also working on self-driving technology, but says that it is more likely to partner with an established automaker. Analysts say tech companies want to be involved in automobiles because they want people to keep using their products and services, even while driving. Meanwhile, most of the leading auto-makers have opened research labs in Silicon Valley, in part to work on the software and the physical systems – including sensors and other components – that are needed for autonomous driving. Uber, the giant ride-sharing company, has also hired experts in robotics and has begun testing cars with self-driving capabilities.
Watchdog asks telecom body to apologise for wrong remarks new Delhi, September 10 (ianS): Taking strong exception to remarks by Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI) Director General Rajan Mathews, following an industry meeting on interconnection issue, the telecom watchdog has sought both a retraction and an apology. "In order to set the record straight, the Director General, COAI may be di-
rected to retract his false statement made in the media and issue apologies for the same," the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said in a letter to the association Chairman Gopal Vittal. The sectoral regulator -which sternly told the telecom players to resolve the matter amicably -- said no association was invited for the meeting held on September 9, and that this po-
sition clarified to Mathews as well. "In view of the above, the statement of Director General, COAI, in electronic media alleging that he was not allowed by TRAI to participate in the said meeting at the behest of Reliance Jio is to say the least patently wrong, mischievous and perhaps made with a malafide intention. Representatives of the
service providers, including Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular, met with the watchdog to discuss the issue of network interconnection among players. After the meeting, Reliance Jio Infocomm Board Member Mahendra Nahata told reporters that they did not ask anyone to leave the meeting. "We just said the meeting should be attended by those who have
been invited by the TRAI." Existing players, notably Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea on the one side, and Reliance Jio on another, have been fighting it out over interconnection issue, with the former asserting that adequate points were being provided by their networks for Jio calls to go through. But Jio has been crying foul, saying such points are inadequate.
traffic’ says Airtel in telecom war
new Delhi, September 10 (agenCieS): Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio was never welcome among other telecoms. With vast amounts of cash facilitated by the oil empire of India's richest man, Reliance Jio was wryly described by competitors and its owner as a 20 billion dollar start-up. Today, after months of threats, complaints and accusations that were shared through written complaints - including to the Prime Minister's Office - the top executives of India's biggest telecoms came together in a room to try and hammer out their differences. Jio launched officially on Monday to a frenzied demand forged by its rock bottom data prices and an offer of pay-for-nothing till December 31. Other carriers, Reliance alleges, have tried to freeze it out by making it impossible for Jio users to connect to their networks. So a Jio user calling an Airtel number, for example, is often out of luck. Today's session was
Rajan took many steps to put banking RBI detects 200 odd illegal system in right direction: President entities duping public Chennai, September 10 (pti): Just retired RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's clean-up of more than USD 100 billion of stressed assets on the books of banks today came in for praise from President Pranab Mukherjee who felt rising NPAs are not a desirable situation. "Of course more than often you listen to NPAs of banking system, which is no doubt a matter of concern. And Governor of RBI who has just retired, Mr Rajan, took many appropriate steps to put the system in the right direction," he said at the centenary celebrations of Karur Vysya Bank here. The stressed advances to gross advances of scheduled commercial banks have increased from 10.90 per cent in March 2015 to 11.40 per cent in March 2016, he said, adding the
aggregate provisions for NPAs has increased from Rs 73,887 crore to Rs 1,70,630 crore. Also, net profits of the banks have come down from Rs 79,465 crore in March 2015 to Rs 32,285 crore in March 2016, he said. Rising NPAs is "not a desirable situation," he said, adding those resources must be available for commercial disbursement. Rajan, who completed his three-year term as Governor of the Reserve Bank of India on September 4, had forced banks to recognize the true state of their bad loans. This culminated in a six-month asset-quality review that led to banks reporting a surge in bad-debt disclosures and higher losses this year. Mukherjee said Indian economy and its banking system has done reasonable well considering "indiscretion of a private
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KolKata, September 10 (pti): Around 200 entities having operations in West Bengal and have been collecting deposits in an unauthorised manner are under the scanner of the Reserve Bank of India. The regulator is currently handling 200 cases cumulatively to follow, RBI officials said. "Some entities are placing advertisements in newspapers offering cheap unsecured loans without proper KYC documentation. They also claim to be registered entities with the RBI. It has been observed through various market intelligence inputs that most of these companies are fraudulent," RBI Regional Director Rekha Warriar said. "To fight against fraudulent entities, state level coordination committee meetings are organ-
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mediated by TRAI, the telecom regulator. There were representatives of Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, Idea and other smaller telecoms. Not allowed was the industry association of Operators Association of India or COAI. The group counts Jio as a member, but has united other telecoms against it, who have together lobbied the government for penalties against it. "COAI has been kept out of the TRAI meeting at the insistence of RIL Jio, and TRAI acquiesced to their demand in an unprecedented manner," said the lobby group, alleging Reliance's considerable power holds unfair sway. "Yes, the invitation didn't come to us but since the meeting was based on us and we are a stakeholder, we thought it was natural for us to attend," said the association's head Rajan Mathew to NDTV. Older telecoms allege that the ambitious Ambani enterprise has stolen both customers and valuable 4G or fourth-generation airwaves since it began of-
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NSEE reservation: ENCSU appeals not to misjudge its stand tueNSaNg, September 10 (mexN): Reaffirming its stand on the issue of reservation for Backward Tribes in the Nagaland State Entrance Exam (NSEE) II, Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) today appealed to all not to “pull” the issue along tribal line or take it personally. The union also asserted that it will not compromise with its stand until four missing seats from the reservation quota are given back. A press statement issued by ENCSU Chairman, Longre Chang and Joint Secretary, Nokchem Angth reminded that the Supreme Court in its judgment had directed the beneficiary States/UTs to conduct its own exam except the State/UT sitting for All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT). Thus, there is no direction to follow MCI rules as insisted by Technical Education Department, it stated. If at all the State wants to follow Medical Council of India (MCI) guidelines, ENCSU said, the Department has to implement it strictly. In this regard, the statement pointed out that MCI has not given any authority to any states to conduct an exam by the State Board of Education (NBSE
in Nagaland). Therefore, the exam should be conducted by the Central Board of School Education (CBSE), it said. The MCI, according to ENCSU, has also said nothing about setting up Common Selection Board (CSB), but the Nagaland state did headed by Parliamentary Secretary, Technical Education. “So this body is an unauthorized.” If the Department has selected the candidates based on MCI, ENCSU questioned, “who gave them to give 15% reservations to the BTs of Nagaland when there is nothing as such in the same rules.” According to MCI guidelines, it added, students need to get 40% in 10+2 exam in PCB (Physics, Chemistry and Biology). ENCSU pointed out that as directed, Nagaland State also conducted its own exam known as Nagaland State Entrance Exam II by its own framed rules. Since the State conducted it with its own rules, MCI guidelines has nothing to do with the NSEE II exam, it asserted. In the State rules, according to the statement, there is no mention of 40% cut off mark that is required by the candidates, but there is a mention of "required minimum qualifying mark". In this, ENCSU questioned
what the "minimum" means. “According to this clause of the state rules, any candidate who appears/ sits for NSEE II exam 2016 is qualified to study MBBS & BDS courses.” It added that since State rules is standing, “we cannot take MCI guidelines and we cannot allow two rules in one exam to enforce.” Meanwhile, it highlighted that there is a reservation for Backward Tribes, but the cut off mark is same for both General and BTs showing that “in reality the reservation has no meaning.” Further, it was stated that as per the MCI rules, States have been empowered with a Discretion power to lower down the minimum mark in consultation with the Medical Council of India (MCI) if the maximum number/s of the respective category could not reach the minimum qualifying marks. The ENCSU also reminded of the 2014 scenario when there was no State Level Exam, but only AIPMT. Then, only one Naga could attain the 40% cut off mark. Therefore, the government conducted another exam (Nagaland State Pre Medical Test (NSPMT) to fill the vacant seats. But, there too only 22 candi-
dates could reach the required cut off mark. Again to fill the remaining 20 plus vacant seats, the government and department used another method by compiling the marks of AIPMT and NSPMT and sent the students to study the MBBS & BDS courses, the statement said. “So why not the same mechanism be applied when the candidates from BTs could not reach the cut off mark?” it asked. “They can do for others but not for people who had enough of discrimination, deprivation and struggling to reach the par with rest of the society?” The students’ union further expressed surprise to see the arrangement of NSEE II Results. The Common Selection Board (CSB), it claimed, had put the students who secured more marks in the backward/ reserved category, whereas students who secured less mark are in merit list. ENCSU therefore appealed to the general public to analyse the results carefully and judge accordingly. In light of the above points, ENCSU once again appealed to the general public not to misjudge its stand. It also asked any individual having doubt on its stand to come forward and clarify the confusion.
Dimapur DC informs beneficiaries on National Highway-29 land compensation Dimapur, September 10 (mexN): National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has sanctioned the uncleared compensation amount for payment of land, building and other items to landowners affected by NH 29 four-lane road from Patkai Bridge to Piphema village.
Informing this, the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome in a public notice has directed the concerned to come “in person” to the office of the Dimapur DC to collect their respective cheques. Landowners and beneficiaries of New Chumukedima, Jarnapani, Kukidolong, Medziphema
Meetings & AppointMents Chakhroma GBs Union The Chakhroma GBs Union has convened an executive meeting on September 12, 10:00 am at CPO Hall, Chumukedima. The union has asked all executive members to attend the meeting without fail.
CSU seminar/meet with VECs/HTs The Chakhesang Students' Union (CSU) in collaboration with DEO is organizing a seminar/coordination meet with all the VECs and Head Teachers under Phek district at Phek Town Council (PTC) Hall on September 15. The seminar will have two sessions with Vechikhoyi Lohe, Principal, GHSS Pfutsero and Vekhozo, ADC (SSA) respectively as resource persons. The first session will discuss on the topic "Professionalism and motivation". The second session will discuss on the "Role and responsibility of VEC". The CSU has invited all the VECs and head teachers to the seminar.
Tuensang DPDB meeting The Tuensang District Planning and Development Board meeting for the month of September will be held on September 15, 11:00 am in the conference hall of Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang. Therefore, all DPDB members concerned have been requested to attend the meeting positively.
ANSTA, NSSFOF, Core Committee coordination meet The first coordination meeting of All Nagaland School Teachers’ Association (ANSTA), Nagaland Secondary Schools Fields Officers’ Forum (NSSFOF), and the Core Committee for total bifurcation will be held on September 16 at CANSSEA Office, Sepfuzou Colony, Kohima at 10:00 am to “discuss urgent matter pertaining to bifurcation of Department (School Education)”. Informing this in a press release, ANSTA President, Ponchulo Wanth and NSSFOF Convenor, Mezhüü Hozoyeh have requested all Central Executives of ANSTA, NSSFOF and all the Core Committee to attend the meeting without fail. For further information, one may contact 9615149796/841302326.
DTDWTU invites truck drivers’ unions The Dimapur Truck Drivers’ Welfare Trade Union (DTDWTU) has convened an “extra ordinary” executive meeting on September 17, 10:00 am at its Head Office, Burma Camp, near The Bible Society of India, Dimapur. Therefore, a press release from DDTDWTU General Secretary, Suren has invited all the truck drivers’ unions within the state of Nagaland, Assam (Diphu and Manja), and Manipur (Imphal and Senapati) to attend the meeting represented by the presidents, general secretaries, and one member each.
villages have been asked to collect their cheques on September 29 from 9am onwards and those from Pherima, Piphema and Tsiepama villages on September 30 respectively. The Head GBs/Chairman and members of the concerned village councils have also been asked to be physically present for identification of landown-
ers and beneficiaries during disbursal of cheques of their respective village, failing which, payment will be withheld. Mandatory documents required to be furnished by beneficiaries include ID proof, bank passbook, passport size photos (five nos), and original land documents (jamabandi/ patta passbook etc).
Bollywood comes calling to Nagaland Director Akashaditya Lama’s movie on Naga bravery award winner Mhonbeni wraps up shooting in Kohima Morung Express News Dimapur | September 10
If everything goes well as scripted, a well conceptualized film solely based on Nagaland will soon hit the celluloid with the artistes comprising mainly of Nagas, courtesy of Akashaditya Lama, a bollywood industry veteran and Rebecca Changkija, a Naga producer based in Mumbai. Tentatively titled, Nani Teri Morni, (a popular children rhyme), their latest venture is based on the heroics of Mhonbeni Ezung, who received a national bravery award 2015 for rescuing her drowning grandmother from a river in January 2014. Barely 8, she was the youngest recipient of the bravery award that year. It was not just her bravery, it was inspiration and influences which propelled Mhonbeni to undertake the brave deed that interested me, said the Director/ Producer Lama at a press conference discussing the movie at Hotel Emerald Inn, Dimapur here today. Digging deeper into her story, I came to know that one day before the incident, her grandmother had narrated to Mhonbeni about folktales where a Lotha warrior named Ranphan saved his entire village from a man-eating tiger, he added. “That might have inspired her and she bravely saved her grandmother,” Lama further maintained. The research for the storey started in 2014 and after clearing out all the legal matters and other formalities, the scout location was
Akashaditya Lama, Rebecca Changkija, and the lead child actor during the press conference on September 10 in Dimapur.
done in April this year, and the shooting began on September 2, he informed. “We wanted to shoot in Dzokou Valley but could not due to some technicalities involved,” he added. The treatment of the movie is simple but entertaining, he said. But at the same time, it wants to convey the message about the importance of traditional knowledge and storytelling which are gradually losing due to onset of modernity. Most of the artistes were scouted locally. Rebecca Changkija, described teasingly as ‘mother-figure’ of the project, said a three days audition was done for casting the crew. To play the main role, around 60 kids were auditioned and 2 girls were shortlisted in the end. One plays the lead role and the other her friend, she added. Zenith Nillo Kath, a student of Stepping Stones, Dimapur is playing the lead role, while Watimongla from Ao Kashiram, Dimapur is playing the supporting role. Apart from them, the grandmother’s role, other cast members and other assistance were done mostly
TechExpo: Kohima Science College’s innovation placed in top 5 kohima, September 10 (mexN): A working tea leaves cutting machine (TLCM) prototype made by students of Kohima Science College (autonomous) Jotsoma was placed in the top 5 during the TechExpo at IIT Guwahati. TechExpo, an annual techno-management festival, is a platform for all young Indian students to showcase their projects and innovative products to bring to light the technological advancement made by the youths of the
country. The TechExpo ‘16 was held at IIT Guwahati from September 1-4. Three students represented Kohima Science College with the tea leaves cutting machine, informed a press release from KSCSU Science Club Secretary, Khumeng T. The masterminds behind the innovative machine are Zenwang Konyak, Kevisede Savino, and Daniel Konyak of B.Sc 1st year. The TLCM aims to be more efficient with less energy consumption, easy
locomotion, eco-friendly, cost effective and reliable technique compared to the traditional methods in tea industry. The judges at the TechExpo comprised of Frederick J Raab, Head, LIGO Hanford Observatory; Dr. Amit Sethi, Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, IIT Guwahati; Dr. Sachin Kumar, Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, IIT Guwahati; Dr. Senthilmurugan S, Department of Chemical
Engineering, IIT Guwahati. The release informed that the Kohima Science College under the Science Club Secretary Khumeng T and Advisor Dr. Chetan Kachhara, Department of Physics and the Students’ Union had partially funded the project. The TLCM team was awarded with certificates and a cash prize. The team from Kohima Science College was the only one from Nagaland to represent the state at the expo.
‘Knowledge tempered by spirituality, humanity the best edu’ LKG section of St. Paul Higher Secondary School, Dimapur observes first Annual Day Morung Express News Dimapur | September 10
The LKG section of St. Paul Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, observed its first Annual Day programme at the school premise on Saturday with Editor, ‘Capi’ (a Kohima-based daily Tenyide vernacular), Mhaleizolie Kire, as the chief guest. Addressing teachers, parents and the tiny tots, the chief guest said that knowledge tempered by spirituality and humanity is the best education a student can get in life and expressed confidence that St Paul school offers such an environment. Kire said St Paul HHS has come a long way since its establishment way back in 1978 and that presently the school is ranked among the top private educational institutions in the state of Nagaland. “All credit goes to the Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (SABS) who are running the school with full dedication and commitment. From what I heard, the mission of the school is to
B. Tiny tots of LKG section of St. Paul HSS presenting a skit on the occasion of their ‘Annual Day’ programme.
impart sound formationspiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, physical and social to enhance one’s personality; to instill in the students the virtues of ‘Love, Sacrifice and Service’, which is also the motto of the school,” he said. The ‘Capi’ Editor also lauded the school in the latter’s endeavour to develop the individual potentiality of every child and to provide an education that is humanistic in spirit with a feminine perspective. “With such noble objectives and mission, parents of students studying in this school can rest assured that their wards or children are in the hands of ‘good shepherds,’” Kire said. He also admitted that when it comes to spreading education, the people
of Nagaland owes much to Catholic institutions for their pioneering works and that the seeds laid by these institutions have born fruits as manifested by the large number of present-day Naga politicians, bureaucrats, technocrats and public leaders, who have their schooling background in Catholic institutions. Kire urged the respected teachers to inculcate enthusiasm and learning zeal in the minds of the students and reminded that teachers and parents are the role models and a guide to students. “In the modern context where the teaching or learning process is no longer a one-way traffic, it would do well for teachers to think outside the four walls of the class room
and sometimes to act as co-learners along with the students. Also teaching should not be confined to text books alone but more stress should be laid on overall development of the student,” he said. While stating that a state like Nagaland needs to tap on human resources for its growth and development, Kire lamented that the state government has failed to live up to expectations of its citizens and still yet to give priority in the education sector. Principal of St. Paul HSS, Rev. Sr. Ranit, delivered the welcome address. Highlights of the annual day included presentation of songs, dances, skits, cultural shows, choreography and poetry recitations by tiny tots of LKG A and B.
by the Nagas, Changkija informed. Chuzho Zhokhoi, another Naga Bollywood actor also plays a pivotal role, she added. Talking about the local talents, Director Lama said while he was skeptic at first, he was “pretty amazed” by their acting quality. I wanted people from here, not there (Mumbai). It was very important for me as I tried to show Naga culture and traditions, Lama further maintained. Mo s t l y s h o t i n Nagamese, the director said, “Language is not a barrier, only quality and contents matter.” About local talent honing the camera, he said creativity are same everywhere, but craft matters and Nagas are lacking in that area. It might be due to lack of technical equipment, exposure, budget or even the artistes, he reasoned. On the experience of shooting in Nagaland, Changkija, who did most of the scouting for the cast as well as logistics requirement, wished that like other places, the government should encourage such venture and those who are
struggling. It could have handled better, she added. Chipping in, the Director further emphasized the government should undertake investment friendly policy in order to attract more shootings from outside. Talking about her bollywood experience so far, Changkija modestly claimed that while it has been around six years, she is still struggling. “This place is not very bad for struggle,” she added, “It is worth the struggle.” My commitment to showcase the beauty of north-east still remains and there are ongoing projects as well as other in pipeline, she added. “When people are coming to us, please associate not only through social media but give wide publicity and support as well,” Changkija also urged. “Bollywood is coming here, please take advantage of this.” After the shooting, the post production will be handled by top industry hands and the film will be technically strong, the director further stated.
MEx FILE NSCN (IM) allows some markets to open on Sundays Dimapur, September 10 (mexN): NSCN (IM) has given permission to open the designated markets allotted by the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) and “town council” after 12:00 noon on Sundays in Dimapur. However, only perishable items are allowed to be sold, stated a press release from Rangkamong Anar, CAO, UT-1, NSCN (IM). This order, which has been issued as per the request made by Naga Council Dimapur at the co-ordination meeting held on September 10, comes into effect immediately. Meanwhile, the release gave strict order to all the petrol pump owners in and around UT-1 region not to sell adulterated petrol and diesel.
Governor to visit Phek phek, September 10 (mexN): Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya will visit Phek district on September 12 and 13. Upon his arrival, there will be a civic reception at Town Hall in Phek. A press release from PRO to Governor further informed that Acharya will pay a visit to District Hospital and also conduct meeting with the public, senior citizens, civil societies (NGOs), eminent citizens, district office bearers of BSG, Red Cross and Ex- Servicemen. Later on the first day, the Governor will have meeting with the District Administration and Head of Departments. On the second day, Acharya will visit Lozaphuhu, Phek, and Chizami villages and interact with village elders and public leaders. On his way to Phek, Governor will briefly stop at Pfutsero and interact with the public at Baptist Theological College Hall, the release added.
NSCN (R) discharges one Dimapur, September 10 (mexN): The NSCN (Reformation) has discharged one Vino from the national service with immediate effect after he was found collecting tax in the name of other political group, “which is an anti national activities and against the Azha of the government.” In a press release issued by its MIP, NSCN (R) further stated that 2nd Lieut. Kahuto and John belong to GPRN/NSCN, but are collecting tax in the name of NSCN (R) in Kohima. The NSCN/ GPRN (R) asked the GPRN/NSCN government to look into the matter seriously and take stringent action against their members at the earliest.
AR apprehend arms peddler Dimapur, September 10 (mexN): Troops of 32 Assam Rifles apprehended one arms peddler in Duncan Basti here on September 4. A press release from Assam Rifles informed that the apprehended person identified as Azan Konyak (25) admitted to his involvement in illegal arms peddling in Dimapur. The troops recovered one .22 mm pistol, three live rounds of .22 mm and 13 live rounds of 7.65 mm. The individual was handed over to West Police Station for further interrogation, it added.
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_____________________________ Because Children Matters
The Bald Man and the Fly
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n a hot summer day, a Bald Man was sitting in his sweet shop. A lot of flies were buzzing around the tasty, tempting sweets to sit on them. The Man thought to himself, ‘I must not let any fly sit on the sweets or my sweets will get spoilt and then who would buy them?’ So, he constantly moved his hands left and right and up and down to fly them away. A Fly saw this and sat on the bald head of the Man and bit it. The Bald Man got out and slapped his head in order to kill the Fly. The Fly at once flew from the Man’s
head and said mockingly, “Stupid Man! You tried to kill me for just biting you. Look! You hurt yourself by slapping your own head hard.” The Man said to the Fly, “I did not hit myself intentionally, so I am not feeling bad. But you are a very bad Fly. You suck human-blood and trouble them for no reason. I am ready to suffer a bigger loss than hitting myself if I can just kill you!”
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riyanshi Somani is a mental calculator from India. She started mental calculation at the age of six, and by age 11 she was the youngest participantat the Mental Calculation World Cup of 2010—which she won. She bested
Priyanshi Somani 36 other competitors from 16 countries. She won first place by solving the square root of 10 six-digit numbers in a record-breaking 6 minutes 51 seconds. To top it off, she was the only participant to have 100 percent accuracy in addition, multiplica-
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Spot the difference Interesting Facts About Butterflies For Kids:
Interesting Facts About Butterflies For Kids:
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s the saying goes “Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly”. Every butterfly begins the life as an Egg.
It then goes on to become a caterpillar. After about 10 to 14 days that the butterfly is ready to emerge. Here, are some other amazing facts about but-
terflies that will leave your little one awed: Butterflies are insects, wings. which will be shock to They feed on nectar your little one. from flowers Butterflies have four Butterflies can attach their eggs to leaves with special glue There are about 1500020000 different species of butterfly. Butterflies cannot hear, but can feel vibrations Butterflies taste with their feet Butterflies do not have lungs They breathe through an opening in their abdomen called the Spiracles They have millions of overlapping shingle scales on their wings, which gives butterflies their color. They can still fly if the scales are removed, they might just become less colorful. Female butterflies are bigger and live longer than male butterflies. The biggest threat to a butterfly is the loss of its
tion, and square roots in the history of the competition. She became the new world-record holder in mental square roots on January 2012 when she calculated the square root of 10 six-digit numbers in 2 minutes 43 seconds.
FAITH LEAF
SunDAY 11•09•2016
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INSPIRATIONAL STORIES, MESSAGES, POEMS & SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES
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New Age writer-turned-born-again Christian Steven Bancarz exposes demonic deception of the occult
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ormer New Age writer Steven Bancarz, who amassed a fortune from his website, became a born-again Christian last September and is now on a mission to expose this dark spirituality for what it really is: a demonic deception. In an inspiring video testimony posted on Facebook back in April that has since been viewed over 750,000 times — over 1 million times if you aggregate all of social media — Bancarz shares how Jesus Christ liberated him from the snares of the occult. The 23-year-old native of Ontario, Canada, told The Christian Post that although he was raised in a Christian household the enemy seized upon his spiritually curious soul when he was in high school. In a remarkably short time he was steeped in occultic practices and built a website (now defunct) called Spirit Science and Metaphysics that was generating an average of $40,000 per month in ad revenue alone. CP asked Bancarz to explain how all this began. Though the deception took root gradually over the course of a few years, Bancarz said, "I can pinpoint it from having started when I was exposed to a program on the History Channel called "Ancient Aliens." "It teaches ancient astronaut theory that mythologies and fables from the ancient world are really of ancient man being visited by extraterrestrial beings from outer space who they then describe as being gods." In the 11th grade he began studying and researching the subject obsessively, noting that once one starts exploring aliens you can't help but get into other New Age topics, like the non-locality of consciousness and other
spooky information involving ley lines and ancient wisdom. Bancarz grew particularly fond of philosophers who were skilled at bridging the gap between science and occultism. "That was right up my alley because it made me feel as though there was a method of spirituality and a method of living out ones spirituality that was confirmable through the scientific method, through science. And that made more sense to me holistically than any of the other world religions," Bancarz recounts. Thus, he started building a platform on Facebook and writing well-sourced articles on New Age spirituality and his work quickly drew many readers. Because of his large, organic reach and the connections he was making, a friend encouraged him to launch a website. He did so in January 2014 and summarily started raking in some big bucks and bought a sports car, a house, and — like many New Age types — ate a steady diet of pricey, high-quality organic, non-GMO food. But all of that imploded when, in early September 2015, the King of the universe showed up in an "and suddenly" moment that would alter the course of his life forever. After a series of events — including an incident where he hurt someone he deeply loved — his brokenness precipitated in the recognition that his New Age beliefs and the meditation practices he was doing had yielded no good fruit. All the knowledge about people, God, human emotions and relationships that he thought he understood proved to be false and futile. "I was an absolute wreck," Bancarz said, "a slave to my psychological programs." In a moment of desperation where he realized how wrong he was, he was moved to fall on his face and cry out to God. "Every ounce of my strength was ground
to nothing, and I said 'OK, that's it. I'm done. I'm done playing games, God. I just want you. Jesus, I want you in your fullness.' ... And that's when I just fell at His feet," he recalls. As he repented, there, on the back deck of his house, the living God answered him and a supernatural peace that transcended anything he'd ever experienced saturated him in the fullness of God's love and forgiveness. To further walk out his repentance, Bancarz shut down his latest project for his website that could have made him thousands of dollars in passive income, promptly sold his house, and deliberately sought to formally renounce his New Age beliefs. God providentially led him to a local Pentecostal church where a seasoned prayer minister led him through a process of deliverance wherein he broke every agreement he had made with every occult philosophy he had ever subscribed to while in the New Age movement. As the evil spirits left him he became dizzy and started breathing heavily, feeling like he was going to pass out. At one point he even felt paralyzed from his elbows down to his wrists and hands, which made him realize the severity of the darkness in which he had been steeped. Because believing Christians struggle to wrap their heads around these kinds of things and sometimes even dismiss the reality of the demonic as psychosomatic silliness, CP asked why there seems to be a breakdown of understanding in the West about these distinctly spiritual phenomena. "I think what some of it might have to do with is the way Christianity has either been misrepresented or the way Christianity has been malpracticed," Bancarz offered. "What we seem to have, from my background at least, is a very cookie cutter, conservative, and dry religious system. And that's the way
Preschool meets Grace
it is perceived from the outside world." Much of the Western Church has largely forgotten the third person of the Trinity. "What I have observed from dealing with people in the New Age movement," Bancarz adds, "is that there are a lot of people who when you say the words 'Holy Spirit' they ask 'What is that?' Everyone thinks that [Christians] believe in a certain set of facts. When really there's an entire dimension to it which is the ministry of the Holy Spirit that I think secular culture has done a good job of pulling a veil over the eyes of people to dilute Christianity down to nothing more than a religious system, when what it really is that you're interacting with the presence of living God." Many spiritually hungry people are drawn to counterfeit spirits and false teaching in pursuit of something more. "In a materialistic, 9-to-5 world where everything is pre-ordained and planned, people are thirsty," he asserted. But the good news is that the Holy Spirit is the real thing and what the enemy meant in Bancarz's life for evil, God is now employing for the advance of His Kingdom. Although he did not complete his university studies, Bancarz has a philosophy background and sees his critical thinking abilities and knowledge base as something God will now use to dismantle the deceptive mindsets and pagan spiritualism, including the variations of Universalism one might likely see on an episode of Oprah's "Super Soul Sunday." "God is giving me the discerning of spirits to be able to rightly judge what material and what spirits are not of God, and to show me how to best expose them," Bancarz said. "For those who claim to be Christians who are involved in 'new' spirituality or stuff that's just straight up esoteric, I think the best thing to do is to remember that there is
Our God of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3-7)
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don’t know about you, but I love the grace stories! I’m getting to know my friends better and learning to love them more! I also respect them more for their hard times that led them to think and seek and look for God’s grace! Today’s radical is Sashinungla Nathan. It’s all in her smile! A beautiful woman I met and became friends with during the 100 Days of Revival organised by Sinai Ministry some years back. A woman with a huge heart and the brightest smile! Her struggles are many, but her joy outnumbers them! A brave woman, an even bolder testifier of Faith! May her story inspire you! Grace! Isn’t this the very essence of having a personal relationship with Jesus? If I am to close my eyes and look back into my childhood, I see a small very plumy Sashila who wanted to engage her life with children in what seemed to be the great and gigantic future. I remember vividly having a desire to go to Africa and work with small children. Then as life unfolded and I grew older having met Jesus as my Lord, things took a different turn. But then I lost my dad at a very early age and life was not as promising as I thought it would be. Back in 2010 when the Lord spoke to me about taking the venture for the preschool, I wasn’t even sure if I had heard Him right. It was something beyond my capacity to actually be able to start a preschool. Cutting the story short, having no idea how and where to go about starting a preschool it was at this point in my life that God’s grace (unmerited favor) met me. With no support whatsoever Blossoms Preschool bloomed, haha! And even now I, at times feel it is like a dream but when I see all my 55 children running around and laughing to their heart’s content, I am humbled to realize how strong is the grace(enabling power) of God. Like I’ve shared earlier that with no support the school took its shape and as my journey began I could not stop seeing the manifold needs that we had as a school. We would initially watch videos on a laptop but with so many children altogether, it was not the best audience with the screen being small and unclear. Then a boy stood up and exclaimed that I bring a Television as the laptop was too small. I took this as an opportunity to teach them to ask God for our needs. I asked if they wanted to pray and ask God for a big TV to which they said yes. We all folded our hands and said our little prayer. Then about a month after, a good friend and sister just wrote to me saying that she’d bless us a TV. Hallelujah! And now the children’s learning is more enhanced by audio visual
aids in the big flat screen. Another instance was when we needed a printer (you see we had and have so many needs, lol) and all we could do was ask God. And ah! His grace is so so sooooo sufficient that another family parceled such a sophisticated printer to us. You see what I am trying to say is that this tangible power of God can be experienced by all of us when and if we walk in His will. Every morning in the class is different and exciting. Some children still cringe for more fondling and love. Some are just so independent that they wouldn’t even let us take them for bathroom breaks too. Some are still on the ‘unfolded” side of the reality and remain indifferent to what’s happening around them. So with all these various situations and unexpected turn of events, we start our day and end with a huge relief that we didn’t kill each other!!! Working with preschoolers can be very challenging and it drains us out to the point that almost everyone I met would say how much weight I’ve lost which I think is a plus point though. From a single “good morning” to “bye bye” to learning to say their prayers and sing God’s glorious songs is so rewarding. They enroll in the school very fragile and super sensitive. But as the weeks go by one can only see how much they grow and develop not only socially but in their love for God as well. A kid once told me how she longs for Jesus to come back to her! These notes, “Grace notes” I’d say reminds me that we are so special because the love of the Father is here with us. His eyes are on us. His favor is over shadowing us. His blessings are chasing us. That is something I cannot explain actually because all our needs are met and there is so much favour of God that in our 2nd year itself we almost tripled our enrollment. It is not very simple and easy to run a preschool but it is also not impossible especially when you’ve got back up from the most supreme authority in the whole universe. So, beloved, know that if you are in the will of the Father above, His Grace is sufficient for you. I do not need the riches or the wealth but I need more of Jesus. For He knows the plan He has for me, plans to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me a hope and a good future. (Jer 11:33) and His grace will lead me through. If God says you can do it, then you really can. Fear not. Plunge into the ocean and cast your nets deeper for a bigger catch. Finally, a big thank you to the ever ravishing Zedi for asking me to share a bit of the preschool story. Isn’t that another grace note too?
an objective standard for authority by which to measure the correctness of these things." "And that [standard] is the Words of Jesus Christ Himself and the words of the Apostles themselves." "Until Deepak Chopra or any of the 13 Dalai Lamas resurrect from the dead, Jesus Christ is the authority on everything from the afterlife, to how to live a healthy spiritual life," he continued. "So we should get our opinions from someone who has actually proven Himself to hold the keys of truth and who has actually had the stamp of approval put on Him by God through His resurrection. And so we need to lean not on our own understanding but on the understanding of the Lord." Christians must "hold everything up to the light of Scripture because all Scripture is God-breathed," he added. Bancarz emphasized to CP that the most important thing for people to know is that God is truly knowable and we can come into a personal relationship with him that is supernatural, and his presence is tangible. "The minute that we encounter the living, breathing presence of the Holy Spirit everything changes. And I would encourage people to pursue that, to pursue God in His fullness and to seek Jesus as He really is rather than who we want Him to be. The minute that we do that it is His promise in scripture that He will make Himself known to us. ... You don't need a certain level of intelligence, you don't need to be in a certain state of consciousness, you don't need a certain level of knowledge, all you need is a heart that hungers for the reality of God. And Jesus is the real deal." Bancarz's new website, Exposing the New Age, is a Christian apologetics resource hub specifically aimed at derailing New Age and other occult deceptions as well as debunking false claims made about Jesus Christ.
1. Defeated by the vanity of life: Bertrand Russell was born into a Christian home and taught to believe in God, but he rejected his training and became an outspoken atheist. His daughter, Katherine Tait, said of him, “Somewhere at the bottom of his heart, in the depths of his soul, there was an empty space that once had been filled by God, and he never found anything else to put in it.” A well-known clinical psychologist in Portland committed suicide, leaving this note to his staff: “Tonight, I feel tired, alone, and suddenly very old. The full understanding of these feelings will come to you when you too, are tired, alone and old.” Cartoonist Ralph Barton, although successful and in demand, took his own life, leaving a note nearby that included these words, “I am fed up with inventing devices to fill up twenty-four hours of the day.” Suicides are increasing at an alarming rate. Millions of people are feeling the despair of life. They feel that life is empty and they kill themselves or seek escape through drugs and alcohol addiction. 2. The death of Elvis Presley: Elvis Presley had it all. Money, fame, wealth, power and success. He was the envy and the admiration of millions. All the things that people spend their lives seeking, he had it all. What we yearn for, he attained. Yet it wasn’t enough. In the end, he turned to drugs to satisfy the aching emptiness and it cost him his life. The doctor who arrived on the scene first declared him dead. While writing the death certificate he asked someone who the dead person was. On being told that it was Elvis Presley, the doctor went back to take another look. Elvis was bloated and so swollen from drug use that the doctor could not recognize him. He bore no resemblance to the famous Elvis whose pictures he had seen on record labels and newsmagazine. 3. Is there a solution? Viktor Frankl said, “Clinics are crowded with people suffering from a new kind of neurosis, a sense of total and ultimate meaninglessness of life.” Why do people despair of life itself? Psychologists offer many solutions to that question, but only one true solution exists-- Jesus Christ. Only he can meet our deepest needs when suddenly our world is falling apart. God knows us and has plenty to say about our outer pressures, inner despair and everyday struggles. Jesus Christ can fill your empty, meaningless life. If you are looking for the meaning of your life, you are not looking for a bottle alcohol, you are not looking for a high on drugs, you are not looking for sexual partners, you are not looking for money and wealth, you are not looking for power and fame. You are looking for Jesus Christ the Son of Glory, the Prince of Peace, the King of Joy, who came into the world to bring victory to every heart and to every life. 4. God’s limitless compassion: Paul offers praise to God for consoling and encouraging him. He highlights the aspects of God’s character he had come to value in deeper measure as a result of personal need and divine response,
Since Paul realized that to share namely, God’s limitless compassion and Christ’s sufferings always involved the never-failing comfort. experience of God’s comfort through that 5. God is all-sufficient: suffering, his hope that the Corinthians Paul experienced desperate need-would be triumphant in their time of trial physically, emotionally and financially. was securely grounded. Yet he declared, “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious 9. Life is not meaningless: The Book of Ecclesiastes that starts riches in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen” out with “The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem: Meaningless! (Philippians 4:19-20). From personal experience Paul spoke Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly of a God who proved sufficient for the meaningless! Everything is meaningless” pressures of his life. Even Paul was not may make one assumes that it is not a exempt from the temptation to despair, but book to give us hope, encouragement and he knew how to flee to his Heavenly Father feel upbeat and optimistic about life. But this book is precisely about for comfort. The glory of God’s providential care must always be recognized by his meaning and fulfillment and fullness children. Even the eternal ages yet to come and significance and satisfaction and will not be sufficient to exhaust the praises happiness and blessedness in life. The preacher begins with “Meaningless! that belong to him. Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly 6. Strengthened through trials: meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” Paul sees his suffering not merely as The reason he begins this book that way is personally beneficial, driving him to trust because he wants us to find true satisfaction, God alone, but also as directly benefiting true significance, true happiness, true those he ministered to. The trials we blessedness, true meaning in life, fulfillment experience trials is enable us to comfort and fullness. This Book of Ecclesiastes makes others who are hurting. Christians who it clear that every man desires significance are walking with the Lord have much and satisfaction and fullness and meaning in to share regarding the blessings God life. The problem is people seek it the wrong has given them in times of deep need way, people seek for it in the wrong things or despair. To experience God’s help, and the wrong places. consolation, and encouragement in the Eternity has been placed in our hearts. midst of all one’s affliction is to become We realize that we are made for something indebted and equipped to communicate more, and so we are all on a quest for the divine comfort to others in any kind of meaning and happiness and blessedness. affliction or distress. The problem is we often pursue it wrongly and we seek the source of happiness and 7. Greater suffering, greater comfort: Whenever Christ’s sufferings were blessedness and satisfaction in the wrong multiplied in Paul’s life, God’s comfort was thing apart from a saving relationship with also multiplied through the ministry of God through Jesus Christ. The Preacher Christ. The greater the suffering, the greater Solomon teaches us the escape routes of the comfort and the greater the ability to meaninglessness in life. If we are living share with others the divine sympathy. without God, no matter what satisfaction “The sufferings of Christ” include sufferings we are experiencing, we will realize that it that befall the man in Christ engaged in does not answer our deepest need. his service. They are Christ’s sufferings not 10. When God’s grace is magnified: simply because they are similar to his but In 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Paul wrote, “We because they contribute to the fulfillment of are hard pressed on every side, but not the suffering destined for the body of Christ crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; or because Christ continues to identify persecuted, but not abandoned; struck himself with his afflicted church. down, but not destroyed.” Little wonders that in 1 Corinthians Paul was hard pressed on every side, but 1:3-7 the word “comfort” appears no not completely cornered and never driven fewer than nine times. And each time, the to surrender. He was at a loss, but never verb is used to illustrate how God stands totally at a loss. He was hounded by the foe, beside us and encourages us in the midst but not left to his mercy. He was knocked to of our severest trials. Unfortunately, when the ground, but not permanently grounded. many Christians face trials, they forget to In the ministry of comfort, God’s Word look to God for comfort. comes alive, and his promises become active Ravi Zacharias remarked, “Outside of and real. Suddenly you understand why you the cross of Jesus Christ, there is no hope went through your hardship. Paul bore marks in this world. That cross and resurrection on his body as the result of the persecutions at the core of the Gospel is the only hope he had endured for the sake of his Lord. for humanity. Wherever you go, ask God These marks revealed his relationship to for wisdom on how to get that Gospel in, Christ. Paul wrote that even the most severe even in the toughest situations of life.” pressures of daily life never separate us 8. God comforts us to be comforters: from the tenderness and compassion of Paul’s affliction and endurance of his our Heavenly Father. On the contrary, when trials ultimately benefited the Corinthians we feel like our world is falling apart, God’s in that he was now equipped to administer power and grace are magnified. Paul is not divine encouragement to them when saying that we won’t face disappointment, they were afflicted and to ensure their suffering or conflict in life. But he is saying preservation when they underwent trials. that no Christian need ever despair because Paul makes explicit the divine comfort he we worship the God of all comfort-- the God received in the midst of affliction. Whether who is sufficient for every pressure of life. The he suffered affliction or received comfort, words “all comfort” signify without limitation. the advantage remained the same for the Discover your worth in the One who finds Corinthians. They too would know an inner you precious enough to be humiliated and revitalization,an infusion of divine strength tortured, to be nailed to a piece of rugged that would enable them to endure patiently wood and dying on it so that you will have joy, the same type of trial that confronted Paul. hope and comfort without measure.
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Two killed in fresh Kashmir clashes Srinagar, September 10 (ianS): Two persons were killed in fresh clashes with security forces on Saturday in south Kashmir as the government moved in soldiers to help restore normalcy in the worst hit region of the valley that remained shut for the 64th day. Police said the deaths occurred in two south Kashmir villages where hundreds of people took out demonstrations defying restrictions on the assembly of four or more persons. Security forces fired tear gas canisters, pellets and cane charged the protesters, several of whom were injured in Tukroo village of Shopian and Botengoo village of Anantnag, police said. The deceased were identified as Sayar Ahmed Sheikh, 25, and Yawar Ahmed, 23. Sheikh, according to police, was hit on the head by a flying tear gas shell. The Shopian man was removed to a hospital where he was declared brought dead, a police spokesperson said. Ahmed, according to health officials, received pellet injuries in his chest and abdomen during a clash. He was also declared
Protesters raise slogans in Srinagar on Saturday. (Photo: The Hindu/Nissar Ahmad)
dead on the arrival at an Anantnag hospital. With this, the death toll rose to 78 in the ongoing turmoil that has rocked the Kashmir Valley since the July 8 killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani. Over 12,000 civilians and security personnel have been injured in the unrest that began a day after Wani's killing. The valley has been
observing a separatistcalled shutdown for over two months. On Saturday, curfew continued at many places in the valley to foil separatist-called protest rallies. But people at various places, including in Srinagar, took out rallies, shouting anti-government and pro-freedom slogans. The fresh violence came as hundreds of soldiers had started moving towards Pulwama, Shop-
Government moves to hike 'creamy layer' income limit for OBC quota new delhi, September 10 (ianS): The central government has inched a step closer to increasing the "creamy layer" income limit to Rs 8 lakh per annum from the existing limit of Rs 6 lakh for availing quota reserved for Other Backward Class (OBC). At present 27 percent quota in government jobs and seats in educational institutes is given to the OBCs provided the family income is only up to Rs 6 lakh. "After deliberating over the issue for the last few weeks, the ministry has now moved the relevant file with the proposal to raise the limit to Rs 8 lakh to the Prime Minister Office (PMO) for the nod. It will soon be put up before the cabinet," an official source said here. The government will have to bring a bill for the changes once the matter is cleared by the union cabinet before the winter session of parliament in November-December. The BJP-led NDA dispensation initiated in July the process of reviewing the definition of "creamy layer" as applicable to Other Backward Classes (OBCs), which have a sizable presence in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh. The move was initiated even as the central government came under attack for sporadic incidents of violence against Dalits in various parts of the country and the ruling party tried to build up the right caste matrix by trying to woo the influential OBC voters in Uttar Pradesh.
The issue of creamy layer was initially flagged off in August by Republican Party of India leader and Union Minister of State for Social Justice Ramdas Athawale. He is understood to have also raised it with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was keen to raise the bar of annual income to Rs 10 lakh for the purpose of defining the "creamy layer". However, Union Minister for Social Justice Thahwar Chand Gehlot pitched for it to be raised up to Rs 8 lakh only. Officials say that raising the ceiling of annual income of OBC families to get benefits of quota would result in a larger pool of candidates being eligible for government jobs and seats in educational institutions. They also said that a large number of vacancies in government jobs meant for OBCs were vacant for want of candidates from among the communities. Leaders of the Samajwadi Party, which is seen to have influence over a large section of OBC voters in Uttar Pradesh, have termed the move of the central government as "political". "Creamy layer" refers to relatively wealthier members of the OBCs who are not eligible for government-sponsored educational programmes and jobs reserved for the community. The income criterion was kept at Rs 1 lakh per annum in 1993, and revised to Rs 2.5 lakh in 2004. It was subsequently raised to Rs 4.5 lakh in 2008 and Rs 6 lakh in 2013.
ian, Kulgam and Anantnag -- the worst hit south Kashmir districts in the unending cycle of violence -- to help the civil administration re-establish authority in the valley. Nearly 60 deaths have occurred in the south which has been the epicentre of the street violence after Wani was killed in a hideout also in this region. The sources said the army had suspended its
anti-militancy operations in the south for over two months because of the street unrest. The fresh deployment of soldiers is to resume the counter-terrorism operations, the sources said. They said the army had been told not to get into mob control unless it came under attack by stone-throwing protesters. Government sources said that the army would be launching a massive anti-terror operation in south Kashmir as the authorities believe that militant leaders in Pakistan were directly sponsoring the agitation through their foot soldiers and overground workers in the valley. In Delhi, BJP leader and its Kashmir point man Ram Madhav agreed. He said United Jehad Council commander Syed Salahuddin who also heads the Hizbul Mujahideen group was masterminding the street unrest through hardline Hurriyat chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani. "It is led by Syed Salahuddin and certain sections get influenced by him. Geelani is leading the campaign in the valley. There is no doubt about that. But the real masterminds are from across the border," Madhav told India Today TV in an interview.
BJP-Congress spar over Zakir donation, Zakir claims innocence new delhi, September 10 (ianS): The Congress on Saturday accused the government of lying after the BJP alleged that controversial Islamic scholar Zakir Naik had paid Rs 50 lakh donation to the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation. Cabinet Minister and BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Foundation - which has Congress President Sonia Gandhi as chairperson - had taken the donation from Naik's Islamic Research Foundation (IRF). Prasad called it a "bribe". When the Congress said the money was later returned, Prasad demanded to know why this wasn't done in 2012 itself when security agencies gave a negative report about Naik's Peace TV. The Congress said the BJP and the central government were spreading lies with "mischievous and selective news plants". Congress spokesman Randeep Singh Surjewala said the money was not given to the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) but to the Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust (RGCT). "RGCT received a donation in conformity with law and norms and the same was returned in view of the controversy surrounding the IRF and Naik," he said. "RGF is a distinct, sepa-
rate, unallied and independent legal entity from RGCT and has never had any donation/funds from IRF and has no connection whatsoever with IRF," he added. Surjewala accused the Narendra Modi government of running a "diabolical agenda to slender, malign and defame through 'Goebbelsian lies". "What is utterly shocking is that a Cabinet Minister, who has sworn by the Constitution, is asking questions about documents and facts which are (with) the government and are being leaked by them mischievously." He said in 2011 the RGCT received "one single unsolicited stray donation of Rs 50 lakh" from IRF, which was directly deposited in the RGCT account by Naik's IRF by cheque. "In early July this year, when the IRF/Naik contro-
versy became public, RGCT refunded this money to IRF. RGCT also took a decision that after the refund, RGCT will have no engagement of any type with IRF," he said. Meanwhile, Naik said the campaign against him was an attack on Indian Muslims and a "murder of democracy". Amid growing calls that his IRF should be banned, Naik, in a 2,000-word open letter, urged the government to be "fair" in its investigation and be "truthful with facts". He said he was ready to be punished for any wrongdoing but this should be on the basis of concrete evidence and not hearsay. He said he had spent 25 years promoting peace and spreading greater awareness of Islam besides talking about similarities between religions, and the last two months had been a rude shock.
Embraer sets aside $200m for possible fines, as India seeks details of bribes on deal new delhi/Sao paulo, September 10 (ianS): Even as the Defence Ministry in India sought information from Brazil's Embraer aerospace company over alleged payment of bribes in a three-aircraft deal, the company is said to have set aside $200 million to pay for any fine following investigation by US authorities. According to media reports in Sao Paulo, Embraer is being probed by prosecutors in Brazil and the US Justice Department over commissions allegedly paid to a UK-based defence agent for clinching the 2008 deal. In Delhi, the principal spokesperson of the Defence Ministry tweeted: "DRDO (De-
fence Research and Development Organisation) to seek explanation and details from manufacturers of Embraer aircraft on media reports on deal for the aircraft signed in 2008," "On receipt of information by DRDO further steps may be initiated," the spokesperson said in another tweet. The deal, inked by the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, involved the purchase of three EMB-145 planes for $208 million. The first aircraft was delivered in 2011, and the other two were delivered later. The DRDO is fabricating the indigenous AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control)systems that are being mounted on the Embraers, which the Indi-
an Air Force (IAF) will operate. The system is still not ready as the DRDO has missed several deadlines. It is now scheduled to be completed by December. The DRDO has said it is not aware of any commissions being paid for the deal. According to Brazilian daily Folha de S.Paulo report, Embraer is cooperating with the investigations and announced in July that it was expecting to reach a deal soon with American authorities. The report said $200 million had been set aside by the company to pay for any eventual fines. "The company has not released details regarding the state of the investigations, but three people who have been following the case have con-
firmed to Folha that the deals concluded in Saudi Arabia and India are being examined," said the report. "In both cases, suspicions were underlined in May of this year when an employee with more than 30 years at the company reached a plea-bargain agreement in investigations being conducted by the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office here in Brazil," it added. The news report in Brazil also said that Albert Phillip Close, Manager of Embraer's defence section, told Prosecutor Marcello Miller that he had heard a former sales director who worked in Europe admit to American investigators the payment of commissions to facilitate the sale of aircraft to the
Saudis. According to the Brazilian daily, in India's case, the plea bargainer said that Embraer had contracted a representative to assist in the sale of a surveillance system to the government. This is the second major allegation of graft in a defence deal signed during the UPA regime. A few months ago, there were allegations of commissions and middlemen in what has come to be known as the VVIP chopper scam. Responding to queries, BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain said: "Whatever corruption happened during 10 years of the UPA government, we are acting firmly on it and will continue to do so."
Andhra shutdown over special status evokes near total response Vijayawada, September 10 (ianS): The day-long Andhra Pradesh shutdown called by the opposition parties on Saturday to protest denial of special category status to the state evoked near total response, affecting normal life. The shutdown was total in some parts of the state while it was near total in other regions. The day witnessed street protests and large-scale arrests. Public transport was affected in all the 13 districts as activists of Yuvajana, Shramika, Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), Communist Party of India (CPI) and Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) stopped buses from plying. The opposition workers staged sit-in at Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport
Corporation (APSRTC) depots since early Saturday to prevent buses from coming out. However, police arrested scores of protesters. APSRTC was initially running buses in some districts with police protection but services resumed in many places in the afternoon. Shops and business establishments and educational institutions also remained closed in Vijayawada, Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Kurnool, Anantapur and other towns. Shutdown was total in Vijayawada, the functioning capital of the state. Buses were off the roads and schools, colleges and shops remained shut. Tension prevailed in parts of Tirupati
as police arrested dozens of leaders of the opposition parties including YSRCP's Bhumana Karunakar Reddy. An attempt by CPI-M workers to conduct a mock funeral of Prime Minister Narendra Modi also triggered tension. The attempt was foiled by police, which led to heated arguments between the two sides. Protestors alleged that Modi betrayed the people of Andhra Pradesh by going back on his words to grant special status to the state. Police imposed prohibitory orders banning assembly of five or more persons in the temple town. In Srikakulam district, YSRCP leaders including former minister Dharmana Prasad Rao were placed under house arrest and the party alleged that police
were resorting to indiscriminate arrests and use of force to foil the shutdown. YSRCP president Y. S. Jaganmohan alleged that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu tried to foil the shutdown with the arrest of thousands of party activists. The opposition parties took out rallies and staged sit-in at various places, condemning the attitude of the central and the state governments. The protesters raised slogans against Modi and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The Congress party staged a road blockade on Bengaluru highway in Kurnool. The protest led by state Congress chief Raghuveera Reddy led to a huge traffic jam.
Drugs and narcotics batter Himachal youth, courts concerned Congress to go alone in Punjab polls
Shimla, September 10 (ianS): Himachal Pradesh, like neighbouring Punjab, is facing a deadly menace -- drugs and narcotics. In just three months, 274 narcotic-related cases were registered and 320 people were arrested, police records show. The menace has attained alarming proportions and has turned into a matter of concern not just for the state government but for the courts too. The state high court is not only pulling up government functionaries on each and every day for apparent lapses in dealing with this growing threat, but virtually rapped them on their knuckles about the steps they have to initiate to counter it. Quoting a study by the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, a recent judgment by a bench headed by Justice Rajiv Sharma observed 40 per cent youth in the state are involved in drug abuse. Agreeing, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said the government has adopted zero tolerance towards narcotics. "Our neighbouring state (Punjab) is badly affected by drugs and in our state too its menace is a serious challenge," he told IANS. "Whether it's Malana (in Kullu Valley) or any remote area that is known for growing opium or canna-
bis, the government is currently destroying their cultivation," he added. Police officials told IANS that the inaccessible valleys and lofty mountains in the western Himalayas are areas for cultivation of cannabis and opium. They are the country's biggest drug-producing areas with a considerable quantity finding its way to Europe. An official said the lure of drugs and quick bucks also attracts foreigners to the largely unexplored areas of Himachal Pradesh where they have become part of unorganised drug cultivation. Some of them never return home -- they simply disappear mysteriously. Police records show that there are 50,000 acres in Kullu Valley alone where cannabis is cultivated. Chief Secretary V.C. Pharka, who was monitoring the fortnight-long statewide campaign that ended on September 5, said cannabis crops on 19,157 bighas of government land and 6,040 bighas of private land and 76,093 poppy plants were destroyed. (One bigha is 0.4 hectare.) Countering this, BJP legislator and former minister Ravinder Ravi told IANS that areas in the state bordering Punjab and Haryana have become drug hubs. The drug menace has assumed alarming proportions
in pilgrim centres and tourist destinations too. In the just-concluded assembly session, he said, a stationery shop in the vicinity of a senior secondary school in Thural, some 90 km from Dharamsala town, sold ink eraser fluid worth Rs 3 lakh in just one year. "Thural is a small sub-tehsil. There are one or two small government offices. The sale of fluid bottles worth Rs 3 lakh in a year is a matter of concern," he said. The volume of this clandestine trade can be gauged from a government reply in the assembly that 133 kg of "charas" or cannabis, 10 kg opium, 223 grams heroin, 6.03 kg ganja and 0.004 gm of smack was seized in the state in three months from April 1. Officials say over 60 per cent of the poppy and cannabis produce in Himachal Pradesh is smuggled out to countries like Israel, Italy, Holland and some other European countries. The remaining finds its way to Nepal or Indian states like Goa, Punjab and Delhi. In the past five years, over 70 foreigners, mainly Britons, Israelis, Dutch, Germans, Japanese and Italians, have been arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The Magic Valley in the upper reaches of Malana, some 50 km from
Kullu town, is known for cultivating "Malana Cream", the prized hashish, a purified resinous extract of cannabis. Easy availability of narcotics in McLeodganj and its surrounding areas in Kangra district and Karsol in Kullu district have turned the areas into an addicts' haven, say the police. The crime rate under the NDPS Act is 7.7 per cent in Himachal Pradesh, compared to 2.8 per cent in the country. O.P. Sharma, a former superintendent of the Narcotics Control Bureau, said "alternative farming is the only way of controlling poppy and cannabis cultivation". Citing field surveys, he estimates over 2,500 villages dotted across inaccessible valleys and lofty mountains in Kullu, Chamba, Mandi, Shimla and Sirmaur districts are known for growing cannabis and poppy cultivation. Referring to Malana, known for the prized hashish, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said the government would provide high-quality imported rootstock of apples to the locals so that they can opt for alternative and remunerative cultivation. In other cannabis growing areas, he said the government would promote cultivation of exotic vegetables and flowers.
Chandigarh, September 10 (pti): Punjab Congress president Capt Amarinder Singh today ruled out the possibility of an alliance with any political party or group in the upcoming state assembly polls and claimed that the party was firmly placed for a "landslide victory" in the elections. Singh said that he had suggested a broad based alliance of secular forces earlier, but the situation and circumstances have now changed and the party was way ahead of others. He said while the People's Party of Punjab and Shiromani Akali DalLongowal had already merged into the Congress, the BSP has decided to contest of it alone. "The massive response the party is getting during its programmes is indicative of the times to come. You will be having a Congress government with landslide victory", he claimed while speaking on the sidelines of his 'Halke Vich Captain' programme held in Ropar. Amarinder, who is also Congress MP from Amritsar, claimed that the ruling Akali-BJP alliance was "just fighting for survival while the Aam Aadmi Party had already disintegrated." Asked whether Delhi CM and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal's ongoing visit to Punjab will have any impact on the state politics, he said, "of course it has
already had a good impact by exposing and disintegrating the AAP further". Singh also said that Kejriwal should have come clean on the allegations of financial and sexual exploitation against some AAP leaders. "However, once we will form the government we will probe and investigate everything," he said. Singh also claimed that if voted to power he will not waste a single minute "in putting behind bars" Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, his Deputy Chief Minister son Sukhbir Badal and Sukhbir's brother-in-law Bikram Singh Majithia "for the way they have destroyed and devastated Punjab". Earlier, during an interaction with the workers of Ropar assembly segment, he promised to bring to the book the entire Badal clan for their alleged false cases against the Congress workers. "I wonder how they can sleep in peace after doing all this to the state," he said. Singh said that if voted to power the Congress will give priority to the state-run power plants for power generation and in case there is a shortage only then the private sector will be involved. He alleged that the Akalis had compromised state's interest by signing agreements with private players.
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South Korea says North Korea's nuclear capability "speeding up", calls for action SEOUL, SEptEmbEr 10 (rEUtErS): South Korea's foreign minister said on Saturday that North Korea's nuclear capability is expanding fast, echoing alarm around the world over the isolated state's fifth nuclear test carried out in defiance of U.N. sanctions. North Korea conducted its biggest nuclear test on Friday and said it had mastered the ability to mount a warhead on a ballistic missile, ratcheting up a threat that rivals and the United Nations have been powerless to contain. The test proved North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was unwilling to alter course and tougher sanctions and pressure were needed to apply "unbearable pain on the North to leave no choice but to change," South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se said. "North Korea's nuclear capability is growing and speeding to a considerable level, considering the fifth nuclear test was the strongest in scale and the interval has quickened substantially," Yun told a ministry meeting convened to discuss the test. The blast, on the 68th anniversary of North Korea's founding, drew global condemnation. The United States said it would work with partners to impose new sanctions, and called on China to use its influence - as North Ko-
rea's main ally - to pressure Pyongyang to end its nuclear programme. But Russia was sceptical that more sanctions were the answer to resolving the crisis, while China was silent on the prospect of a new United Nations Security Council resolution, although state media did carry commentaries criticising the North. Under 32-year-old leader Kim, North Korea has sped up development of its nuclear and missile programmes, despite U.N. sanctions that were tightened in March and have further isolated the impoverished country. The Security Council denounced North Korea's decision to carry out the test and said it would begin work immediately on a resolution. The United States, Britain and France pushed for the 15-member body to impose new sanctions. U.S. President Barack Obama said after speaking by telephone with South Korean President Park Geunhye and with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday that they had agreed to work with the Security Council and other powers to vigorously enforce existing measures against North Korea and to take "additional significant steps, including new sanctions."
A protester holds a banner depicting defaced North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during an anti-North Korea rally in central Seoul, South Korea on September 10. (Reuters Photo/Kim Hong-Ji)
ister Sergei Lavrov said it may take more than additional sanctions to resolve the crisis, signalling it may prove a challenge for the Security Council to come to an agreement on new sanctions. "It is too early to bury the six-party talks. We should look for ways that LAVROV SEEKS would allow us to resume NEW TALKS them," Lavrov said. Russian Foreign MinThe so-called six-par-
ty talks aimed at ending the North's nuclear programme involving the United States, Russia, Japan, South Korea, China, and North Korea have been defunct since 2008. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States had repeatedly offered talks to North Korea, but Pyongyang had to accept de-nuclearisation, which it had refused to do.
"We have made overture after overture to the dictator of North Korea," he said, adding that he ultimately hoped for a similar outcome as in the nuclear talks in Iran. China said it was resolutely opposed to the test but Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying would not be drawn on whether China would support tougher sanctions
against its neighbour. On Saturday, the influential Chinese state-run tabloid the Global Times said North Korea was wrong in thinking building nuclear weapons would provide it more security or prestige in the world. "Owning nuclear weapons won't ensure North Korea's political security," it said in an editorial. "On the contrary, it is poison that
is slowly suffocating the dented rate this year, and the capability to mount a country." nuclear warhead on a missile is especially worrisome "OUT OF CONTROL" South Korea's Park said for its neighbours South late on Friday Kim was Korea and Japan. The Pentagon did not "mentally out of control," blind to all warnings from have evidence that North the world and neighbours as Korea had been able to he sought to maintain pow- miniaturize a nuclear er. "The patience of the in- weapon, Pentagon spokesternational community has man Gary Ross said. But come to the limit," she said. he added, "given the conNorth Korea, which sequences of getting it labels the South and the wrong, it is prudent for a United States as its main military planner to plan for enemies, said its "scientists the worst." Jeffrey Lewis of the Caland technicians carried out a nuclear explosion test for ifornia-based Middlebury the judgment of the power Institute of International of a nuclear warhead," ac- Studies said the highest cording to its official KCNA estimates of seismic magnitude suggested this was news agency. It said the test proved North Korea's most powerNorth Korea was capable ful nuclear test so far. He said the seismic of mounting a nuclear warhead on a medium-range magnitude and surface ballistic missile, which it level indicated a blast with last tested on Monday when a 20- to 30-kilotonne yield Obama and other world or its largest to date. Such a yield would leaders were gathered in make this test larger than China for a G20 summit. Pyongyang's claims of the nuclear bomb dropped being able to miniaturize by the United States on the a nuclear warhead have Japanese city of Hiroshima never been independently in World War Two, which exploded with an energy of verified. Its continued testing in about 15 kilotonnes. South Korea's military defiance of sanctions presents a challenge to Obama in put the force of the blast at 10 the final months of his presi- kilotonnes, which would still dency and could become a be the North's most powerfactor in the U.S. presidential ful nuclear blast to date. "The important thing is, election in November, and a headache to be inherited by that five tests in, they now have a lot of nuclear test whoever wins. North Korea has been experience. They aren't a testing different types of backwards state any more," missiles at an unprece- Lewis said.
Netanyahu 'ethnic China eyes closer military Bangladesh factory fire kills 23 cleansing' comment against Palestinians relation with Myanmar draws U.S. rebuke
bEIJING, SEptEmbEr 10 (rEUtErS): China's military wants to strengthen ties with neighbouring Myanmar by having more exchanges and greater cooperation, a top officer told Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a visit to the Southeast Asian country, state media said on Saturday. China has been on a diplomatic offensive ever since the Nobel Peace Prize laureate's government came to power in April, aiming to forge good ties with its resource-rich neighbour. Last month Suu Kyi visited China, where President Xi Jinping told her he wanted to ensure the "correct direction" of relations. Xu Qiliang, a vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, which controls the armed forces and is headed by Xi, told Suu Kyi that China "highly values the friendly cooperation between the two countries", state news
agency Xinhua said. "China firmly upholds a friendly policy towards Myanmar and supports Myanmar's national reconciliation process," Xu said during Friday's meeting in Naypyitaw, the capital of Myanmar. "Xu mentioned Aung San Suu Kyi's recent trip to China, during which she reached consensus with the Chinese leadership on further enhancing the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between China and Myanmar," it added. China will keep playing a constructive role in pushing forward Myanmar's peace process and hopes the two countries can work together to maintain peace and stability on their border, Xu said. Suu Kyi last month launched a major push to end decades of fighting between the military and myriad rebel groups, which has at times spilled
into China and seen refugees pushed across the border, to Beijing’s anger. Enhancing friendship, mutual understanding and trust is very important for both nations, Suu Kyi said, according to Xinhua, and thanked China for its role in Myanmar's peace process. China had a close relationship with Myanmar’s former military-run government, and has looked on with some nervousness at its democratisation process. China has been pushing Myanmar to resume work on the Chinese-invested $3.6-billion Myitsone dam project, 90 percent of whose power was originally planned to have gone to China. In 2011, then President Thein Sein angered China when he suspended work on the dam, at the confluence of two northern rivers in the Ayeyarwady river basin, over environmental protests.
DHAKA, SEptEmbEr 10 (rEUtErS): A fire on Saturday at a food and cigarette packaging factory in Bangladesh killed at least 23 people and injured more than two dozen, emergency and government officials said, with fears the toll could rise. The cause of the fire in the Tongi industrial zone about 20 km (12 miles) north of the capital, Dhaka, was not immediately known, but officials said a boiler explosion probably triggered the blaze, around 8 a.m., as workers prepared to swap shifts. "We cannot confirm if people are inside, but our priority is to rescue them if there is anyone," Mohammad Akhtaruzzaman, a fire official at the site, told Reuters by telephone, adding that the blaze was now under control. "There were about 100 people inside when the fire broke out," Mohammad Nayan, a worker assisting with rescue efforts, told reporters. More than 20 firefight-
People try to extinguish a fire at a garment packaging factory outside Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 10. (Reuters Photo/Mohammad Ponir Hossain)
ing teams battled to douse the flames, which also caused the partial collapse of the four-storey Tampaco Foils building, officials said. Officials of Tampaco Foils, where the fire broke out, could not immediately
be reached for comment. On its website, the company lists major international brands, such as British American Tobacco and Nestle, among its customers. The incident is the latest in a series of industrial ac-
cidents in the South Asian country that is one of the world's top garment exporters. In 2013, the collapse of Rana Plaza, a building outside Dhaka, killed 1,135 workers mainly employed in the garment industry.
US, Russia clinch Syria deal, aim for truce from Monday GENEVA, SEptEmbEr 10 (rEUtErS): The United States and Russia hailed a breakthrough deal on Saturday to put Syria's peace process back on track, including a nationwide truce effective from sundown on Monday, improved humanitarian aid access and joint military targeting of banned Islamist groups. "Today, Sergei Lavrov and I, on behalf of our presidents and our countries, call on every Syrian stakeholder to support the plan that the United States and Russia have reached, to ... bring this catastrophic conflict to the quickest possible end through a political process," U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told a news conference after marathon talks in the Swiss city. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that despite continuing mistrust, the two sides had developed five documents that would revive a failed truce agreed in February
and enable military coordination between the U.S. and Russia against militant groups in Syria. Both sides agreed not to release the documents publicly. "This all creates the necessary conditions for resumption of the political process, which has been stalling for a long time," Lavrov told a news conference. The deal followed talks that stretched late into Friday night and several failed attempts to hammer out a deal over the past two weeks. The announcement on Friday was delayed as Kerry and U.S. negotiators consulted with officials in Washington. "The Obama administration, the United States, is going the extra mile here because we believe that Russia, and my colleague (Lavrov), have the ability to press the Assad regime U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (L) and Russian Foreign to stop this conflict and to Minister Sergei Lavrov meet in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss come to the table and make the crisis in Syria, September 9. (Reuters Photo/Kevin Lamarque)
peace," he said. Previous efforts to forge agreements to stop the fighting and deliver humanitarian aid to besieged communities in Syria have crumbled within weeks, with the United States accusing Assad's forces of attacking opposition groups and civilians. Kerry said the "bedrock" of the new deal was an agreement that the Syrian government would not fly combat missions in an agreed area on the pretext of hunting fighters from the banned Nusra Front, an alQaeda affiliate in Syria. "That should put an end to the barrel bombs, and an end to the indiscriminate bombing, and it has the potential to change the nature of the conflict." Under the agreement, Russian-backed government forces and opposition groups, supported by the United States and Gulf States, would halt fighting for a while as a confidence
building measure. During this time, opposition fighters will have the chance to separate from militant groups in areas, such as Aleppo, where they have become intermingled. WE MUST GO AFTER THESE TERRORISTS: KERRY If the truce holds from Monday, Russia and the United States will begin seven days of preparatory work to set up a "joint implementation centre", where they will share information to delineate territory controlled by Nusra and opposition groups. Both warring sides would pull back from the strategic Castello Road in Aleppo to create a demilitarised zone, while opposition and government groups would both have to provide safe and unhindered access via Ramouseh in the south of the city. "We must go after these terrorists," Kerry said. "Not indiscriminately, but in a
strategic, precise and judicious manner so they cannot continue to use the regime's indiscriminate bombing to rally people to their hateful crimes." All sides in the conflict would need to adhere to the nationwide truce, Kerry added, cautioning opposition fighters that if they did not separate from Nusra they would not be spared from air attacks. "This requires halting all attacks, including aerial bombardments, and any attempts to gain additional territory at the expense of the parties to the cessation. It requires unimpeded and sustained humanitarian access to all of the besieged and hard-to-reach areas including Aleppo." Pentagon and U.S. intelligence officials have spoken out against the idea of closer military cooperation with Russia, in particular the sharing of locations of opposition groups that have fought to topple Assad.
JErUSALEm, SEptEmbEr 10 (rEUtErS): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said the Palestinians wanted to form a state devoid of a Jewish population and termed it "ethnic cleansing", drawing sharp criticism from the United States. In a video message, Netanyahu said in reference to the removal of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, "The Palestinian leadership actually demands a Palestinian state with one precondition: No Jews. There's a phrase for that: It's called ethnic cleansing. And this demand is outrageous." Western-backed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has stated that a future Palestinian state would not permit a single Israeli settler to live within its borders. After viewing the video clip that was circulated on social media, U.S. State Department spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau said at a briefing in Washington that the Israeli leader's words were "inappropriate and unhelpful." “We obviously strongly disagree with the characterization that those who oppose settlement activity or view it as an obstacle to peace are somehow calling for ethnic cleansing of Jews from the West Bank. We believe that using that type of terminology is inappropriate and unhelpful,” she said. Most countries view Israeli West Bank settlements as illegal and an obstacle to peace. Israel rejects this, saying Jews have been living in the territory for thousands of years. The Palestinians hope to establish an independent state in the occupied West Bank, which Israel captured in the 1967 Middle East war, along with the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem as its capital. Trudeau added in her briefing that the United States feels the settlement policy raises "real questions about Israel's long-term intentions in the West Bank." Last week, after Israel approved the building of 284 new housing units in West Bank settlements, the United States said the policies could expand settlements in a "potentially unlimited way."
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In support to Langpangkong Range Y es, the citizens of Nagaland are required to do something without fail for the system of our election before the fall of 2018. That something is no other than to replenish the usual abominable and sinful culture of the processes of elections with God fearing election. That we have to shed off the nationally and internationally renowned Nagaland Christian election benchmarks of shamelessness, greed, dishonesty, Godlessness and fearlessness in committing crimes in the name of opposing and supporting a candidate. That we have to replace myopia with foresight, selfishness with sacrifice, glutton with restraint, dishonesty with honesty and hatred with perseverance. That each Naga Christian may have to remember that the sins one commits during election can forfeit one’s salvation as any other sin committed at any other time. One complaint on everyone’s lips is bad roads in Nagaland. Yet, we had the best roads, the best schools, the best health centres, the uninterrupted power supply, the sufficient PDS items, the timely release of Village development funds and the regular release of salaries during 60 days of campaign of every election. In the whole country, the voters in Nagaland are best treated by all the political parties and its candidates like kings and queens during elections. All what the voters asked are accomplished during election. What else the voters expect from the elected
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members and the Govt. during the next 5 years? The money invested in each Assembly Constituency by several candidates comes to crores of rupees. With that much money available with the voters, roads be maintained, health care be taken care of, sufficient and qualified teachers be provided to schools, transformers be repaired or replaced and Village developments be funded. The worst roads in Nagaland, the dilapidated and abandoned health centres, the namesake schools, the most erratic power supply, the nonavailability of PDS items, the withholding of salaries for months, etc. are the election fruits we are harvesting and enjoying in our Christian State for 5 years. The voters used to mistreat and harass the candidates throughout the period of campaign. There was hardly any voter found to be honest, rational and reasonable during election. Hardly very few human beings are found in Nagaland during election. In brief, for candidates, not to visit human settlement during campaign is unthinkable but to meet human voters bereft of shame, fear and taboo is so tedious and torturing. Politics and the social issues become absent and completely irrelevant to voters. All what prevailingly dominated the atmosphere is cash transaction. After all, the candidates are made to learn from voters that no amount of honest contributions, sacrifices and achievements either for community or individual during 5 years are never credited to
them and thus failed to lighten election burden during campaign. When the voters are so thankless, cunning, evasive and selfish why should a leader struggle for the public once seated in power. The vicious cycle is therefore the elected representatives and the voters are mistreating and torturing each other. Nevertheless, a government cannot just totally ignore the plight of the common man no matter how ungrateful the people may be. A popular government cannot become a legalized gang of looters of public money. A State’s bureaucracy should not become the trustworthy partner in that business of looting State’s exchequer. A State’s bureaucracy should have the power to say ‘NO’ when needed for the preservation of the system. It is painful to observe that such has become the accepted fashion. Now, there has to be a realization that we are destroying ourselves. We have sufficiently damaged the system of governance and the established infrastructures. We, the leaders (politicians and bureaucrats), are ruining the future of our posterity. Without waiting for another better opportunity, we have to make a beginning for rebuilding. We cannot opt for second thought but now is the chance to collectively face the challenge. In the light of above, I heartily congratulate the leaders and the citizens of Langpangkong range in Mokokchung District for adopting 13-points resolution to be imposed on the voters within its jurisdiction
in near future. Yes, if all those points are duly implemented in the future election, there will certainly be a revolution in the area. That revolution can produce capable and honest leader to be the representative, that leader is bound to have accountability to public, that the public will have power to prevail upon the leader pertaining to interests of the Villages and the area and that physical developments in lieu of paper developments in the area can take place. Of all, if those resolutions are enforced in letter and spirit, the spiritual integrity of members of the churches will be strengthened. The Ao community produced leaders to command the Nagas in several fields at successive times. Therefore, it is most appropriate that while Nagaland is fast sinking and drowning in the man-made whirlpool of corruption, a conscientious range as Langpangkong gathered the gut to start a beginning is highly laudable while Nagaland as a whole is amazingly in deep slumber. I have not forgotten about sending two observation teams, one by State Govt. and the other by NBCC, to Mizoram prior to 2013 State elections. Yet, I failed to come across any constituency in Nagaland that inculcated Mizo style of election in 2013. Should Nagas be trained by Mizos to conduct clean election? Do we believe that Mizo Christians have highly technical and scientific mechanism to conduct their transparent elections of which we are ignorant?
Does any Naga think that Mizo God is more capable than Naga God? I believe the Mizo election is as simple as this. That the Mizo Christians managed to prevail upon the political parties, the candidates and the party workers to abide by the rule of law during election is the determination, the boldness, the robustness, the honesty, the unity and the sacrifice of the leaders of the Churches. I believe the Mizo Christians who used to spearhead the reformative movement did not undergo any training except that they leant all those mechanisms and techniques from their Bible. The Mizo Christian leaders have dedication in their commitment to serve the living God Jehovah alone. The Mizo Christian leaders: the Reverends, the Missionaries, the Pastors, the Evangelists, the Deacons and the theologians who spearheaded the clean election movement vehemently rejected the offers of worship of other gods, such as, the god of money, the god of post election treatment, the god of status, the god of greed and selfishness. Thus, the Mizo Christians led by God fearing leaders collectively gathered their strength to overcome the evil spirit of timidity. Thus, the Mizos dared to challenge the rich and the powerful who were made to be the subjects of the powerful Church lobby. Thus the Mizo Christians managed to have their transparent and the most economic election, I believe, in India since all the Church leaders as named above have the gut to set aside their obli-
gations and personal relationships with the candidates and the rich and powerful. The Mizos’ clean election Movement became very successful for the only reason that the Church leaders risked and sacrificed their future benefits and comforts for the sake of the name of Jesus Christ. Will there be any more region, any Church or any organisation in Nagaland for Christ to support Langpangkong people? I know how unprofitable it will be for the Church leaders in Nagaland to resolve in support of Langpangkong people. I can imagine what a loss it will be for those Church leaders to refuse to be the trusted lieutenants of their candidates and carry the cash filled brief cases during paydays. I know the puzzle the Church leaders will face when the issue of extending support to Langpangkong people crops up because of the fear that none will then finance foreign trips, etc. Nevertheless, the Church has to dedicatedly and resolutely pursue cleaner election. If Mizo Christians managed to do it, the Naga Christians are equally capable to ensure the rule of law as we all worship the same Saviour Jesus and the same God Jehovah. The only question is whether the Christians in Nagaland are bothered about it and so willing to take initiatives with a difference. If not, better not peruse namesake movement with full of phobia. May the Living God Jehovah bless the people in Langpangkong range. –Z. Lohe
Who Is a RefoRmeR? The avenues of piggery enterprise
n defining this term, I am not pointing back to the 16th century Protestant reformers who brought about changes in the clerical understanding of the Bible andChurch. Here, I want to define it in a sense of changing the society or for that matter religious aspect into a better stateor form; improve by alteration, substitution, abolition and theimprovementor amendmentofwhatiswrong,corrupt,un satisfactory,etc. It’s almost annoying to hear the word “corruption” since it has been tampered exhaustively in our vocabularies explaining about our state of affair. With the decay of moral accountability and social apathy, the cry for reformation rings louder. But reformation can only happen in the presence of a reformer! In almost every generation, reformers who have made priceless contributions to the world came about with a true love for humanity. Without the love for humans, the passion for reformation will be snuff out in cold winds. A Macedonian teenage girl was driven by
love that she left her comfortable home to devote her whole life for the poor, orphans, downtrodden, lepers, HIV patients and the likes in India. St. Teresa confessed, “Of free choice, my God, and out of love for you, I desire to remain and do whatever be your Holy will in my regard. I did not let a single tear come." A commitment to the Divine will in carrying out his holy will in serving the outcast and broken was purely out of supreme love to God and compassion for humanity. Even after her 20th death anniversary, her dedication to reforming the world speaks to the world. Let me therefore define who a reformer is… A reformer is one who works to change and improve a society, government, etc. A reformer is not passive about all the happenings around him. A reformer is not asleep from noticing a burning house that is about to crumble down. A reformer is a hero but one who lives ordinarily among ordinary people. A reformer is not a velvet-mouth preacher who does not resonate with the deep hurts of the listeners. A reformer is not blind to the open-secret
of corrupt practices and lies. A reformer shouts from the roof-top of what is going wrong within the house. A reformer perceives the looming parasites and searches for remedy before it arrives. A reformer discerns that there’s more to than meets the eye. A reformer points out fault yet never without a tear in the eye. A reformer loves too much to stay quiet and complacent. A reformer is willing to pay his/her dear life for a noble cause. A reformer is not afraid to stand against corrupt officers and face them head-on. A reformer who lives to see justice done to the poor and who shows no partiality in his/her dealing. A reformer is freed of-isms. A reformer forgives and paves a noble path for the future better relations of their posterity.A reformer speaking and standing for truth and is willing to suffer losses on that undying conviction of heart. A reformer with the commitment to serve unnoticed for the welfare and good of the people… Can we find but one among us? Vebu Khamo Seoul Christian University, Korea.
Why is NBCC so worried about Election?
The art of electing a good leader comes from the heart and not from the mind. Therefore, it is wise that NBCC educate and mould the hearts of the people in their own churches. And the success of such endeavour should be brought to the larger society, the Nagas. To make a big show with a big mouth is not something unusual for Nagas. The sun never sets without such shows. There are innumerable groups of people moving from place to place to bring about a change in the attitude of the people towards Election, but their own homes and churches are shattered with disunity and dirt of so many kinds. Jesus calls such people Hypocrites. He rebuked them on their faces and said, “First clean the inside of the cup, so that the outside also may become clean” (Mt. 23:26) He further compares them to a whitewashed tombs, which on the outside look beautiful, but inside they are full of the bones of the dead and of all kinds of filth. If the NBCC is so concern about election, why don’t start with Yourself - Family – Church – Village – Tribe = Nagaland? The thought of changing others is very easy. Many imminent persons, books, articles and quotes can be at the tips of the tongues in order to enchant the hearers. But one’s personal life is never brought in front of the mirror of change. We need not work in the opposite manner; we need to work in series, step by step in order to reach the goal. Thanks to the good church leaders living exemplary life as light and salt of the earth. Even without a word, their goodness shines brightly in the society. Their life style is noticed and imitated by their flocks. Today’s atmosphere is polluted with sweet words pleasing to the ears, but it does not cut the heart of the listeners. Truth is diluted with some amount of falsehood. It appears so colourful only to die with the heat of the sun. The church has from time to time brought renewal to the face of the earth by first renewing itself from within. But this is forgotten by many church leaders. The good talks that they give in big gatherings may receive a thunderous applause, but they are unaware of their own hands which are tainted with filth. Lots of donations in the name of Jesus Christ will then start flowing into the Church’s treasuries during the season of election. The cold season of Christmas will be filled with hot substances and elements. The churches will be packed with faithful believers just to hear how much money is being donated for Christmas or for the welfare of the Church by the Ministers and MLA’s. Can NBCC say no to such types of illegal corrupt practices which come in the name of donations or charity in the near election? If you are able to withstand such evil practices, that you are fit to speak about “Clean Election Campaign” or chant the chorus, “My Vote, My Birth right” If your Rights are already bought off inside the Church with prayer and fasting, how can you buy it back with your loud voice alone? Is that not absurd? Look out for your Ministers and MLA’s. They will soon search for you to spend days and days in prayer and fasting to show you that they
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ork is undoubtly the most preferred meat of the inhabitants of north eastern (NE) region of India. The NE region constitutes more than 1/3 of the nation’s swine population. Still then, the local supplies are inadequate and there is huge inflow of meat and meat animals from other states. There exit a potential scope to explore this animal. With the fast expanding market and growing demand for meat and meat products, the enterprise heralds a window of opportunities for the livestock farmers of the region. In the entrepreneurial perspective, the region holds certain definite advantages compared to Indian mainland. Huge demand and a ready market: In spite of big potential because of large meat consuming population, the meat industry in Nagaland has not taken its due share. Time gap between slaughter and the sale is very short. Therefore deterioration of the quality of the meat is less and early monitory return is ensured. Best meat-producing animals: It has a number of biological advantages over other meat producing animals owing to high prolificacy, faster growth rate, higher feed conversion efficiency, shorter generation interval and higher dressing percentage No social and cultural taboo against pork: A festival, marriage or any ceremony is incomplete without an item of meat in the menu. It is also an item of gift to the guest and relative in any celebrations. Having no religious and social taboo on eating any kinds of meat, a wide array of traditional culinary dishes are enjoyed by the people of the region. Each tribe has unique recipes of meat with a distinctive taste. Forefathers of the land had learnt various ways to preserve and process meat like smoking and fermenting Traditional Practice of rearing backyard pigs: The North Eastern Hill Region in particular offers ample scope for piggery development because the rural population of this region is traditionally dependent on pig and pork. The practice of backyard pig rearing exists since time immemorial. The practice therefore, only necessitate up gradation with scientific and a commercial outlook. A steady transition from traditional backyard piggery to commercial enterprise shall enhance pig production, productivity, management and marketing prospects. Gainful Employment Avenue: Large-scale pig husbandry shall not only meet the ever-increasing demand of meat but shall a way of solving unemployment problem. With the increasing population, recurrent floods, droughts and other natural calamities due to climate change has been creating great threat to the agriculture sector. Therefore, piggery can certainly provide an alternative means to the farmers of Nagaland. The realization on the cost of skin, bristles, hoof, teeth, blood and other by-products has not been exploited yet. The return from piggery enterprise is exceptionally high. It is said that when a pig is slaughtered, everything of it can be utilized except the last squeal ‘Oink’. This single species hold numerous avenues of earning. Enlisted are a few of the options available:
are repentant leaders. Tears that have no value will flow in their eyes. The so called Church Prayer groups (numerous) will flock to their houses using the name of God. Prophesy will become the daily event in the church. Young children and youth will receive the spirit of revival. Such spirit makes them fast asleep inside the classroom. The police check gates are opened wide for the truck load of liquor to pass by without even a word. Because to suspend the truck would bring about their own suspension. (I am sure you know it well) All these take place only during election. And this is Nagaland my friends. Is this the effect of Clean Election Campaign? May God help those who help themselves. Let us be true to ourselves. And the effect will bear lasting fruits. The Church need to clean itself, before it tries to clean to society. I have never heard NBCC taking about prohibition of liquor during election as enthusiastically as it used to be. Furthermore, I have never seen the passionate women going from house to house destroying the bottles during elections. Have you ever noticed such a drastic change all of a sudden? Outside the season of election, such women are hyper active in order to stop the flow of liquor into their jurisdiction. They would even forego their family’s welfare and their sleep to check all the vehicles that pass by their jurisdiction. The homes and personal belongings of others are ransacked. But their passion for change dies off when election comes. Their own homes become a pool of drinks. Their husbands and children wallow in the music of the bottle sound. In this way, the destroyers have been promoted to the higher status of servers. Oh, where are your hands and feet during election. Are they tied down to something that you do not want to speak it out? Or may be 1. Setting up of the State-of-Art-Abattoirs: Mostthe season of hibernation has dawn upon you with the dawn ly pigs are slaughtered in unregistered slaughter of Election. I wonder at your cool behaviour during election!!! houses in small numbers ranging from 2 –5 by the Of course, things have changed, but it has become the worst. individual butcher. The pork is sold fresh on the NBCC talks about good governance and leadership, but same day. State-of-the-art abattoirs are the need of when the Ministers and MLA’s were caught on cameras with the hour considering the human health hazard and beautiful girls and drinks, did they ever opened their mouth to optimize profitability. There will also be great strongly against such behaviour? (may be those Ministers/ change with the establishment of the feedlots as a MLA’s is/are his faithful Church member/s) If they oppose such backward integration to the processing plants. action, the church may face financial drought and even NBCC convention Hall may cease to be so. The fear of what may be- 2. Private Breeder farms: A strong need has been felt come of them takes away the need to stand for truth and justice. to establish sufficient pig breeder farms to produce Truth is replaced by fear. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning quality disease-free animals. Unemployed youth of wisdom” (Pro.1:7), but for many Church leaders, the fear of and young entrepreneurs can take up pig breeding the Ministers/MLA’s is the source of the Church’s income. The as full time enterprise. This will reduce the depenChurch is a Church not because it has Ministers or MLA’s, but dency on other states to cater the demand of qualbecause it has Jesus Christ. The Church is Christ himself. ity piglets. Furthermore it will provide employment This is written not with pen or pencil but with truth-based opportunities for many. events because I fear that some kind of Hypocrisy has entered into the NBCC campaign for Clean Election. And I am 3. Value addition to meat: A wide variety of pork sure that my eyes do not deceive me. Let’s be the change we products such as pork sausages, pork kofta, pork want to see in others. loaves, salami, samosa, momo, petties, pickle etc G. L. Khing, Jotsoma are in great demand. Outlets and mobile Kiosks
with grab-and-go pork products can be a lucrative business option in the town and cities.
4. Blood derivatives: Haemoglobin from pigs blood is used in some cigarette filters to create an ‘artificial lungs’ to protect the smokers. Fish food also uses pork meal and haemoglobin powder. Apart from these, pig blood finds its application in medicines, sticking agent, leather treating agent, plywood adhesive, blood meal (protein source), fabric painting and dying. 5. Comestibles: In Ice-cream production, the gelatin derived from pig is used to regulate the crystallization and slows down the melting process. The gelatin is also used to offer texture to low fat butter. In brewery industry, pig gelatin is used to remove the cloudiness from beer and wines. It works as a clarifying agent by reacting with the tannins in the liquid and absorbing the cloudiness. Whipped creams, Cream cheese and sweets also contain gelatin. Some bread manufacturers use an ingredient called L-cysteine, which is a protein made from pig or other animal hair and which is used to soften the dough 6. Hygiene and beauty products: On boiling of pork bone fat at high temperature, it is used in soap as hardening agent. Fatty acids also give shampoo and conditioner a ‘shiny pearl like’ appearance. It is also used in moisturizer production. These acids can also be found in a number of body lotions, foundations and anti-wrinkle creams. Glycerine made from pork fat is also an ingredient in many types of toothpaste. 7. Candles and crayons: In order to make candles last longer, pork bone fat is added. The fatty acid from pig bone fat makes crayons hard. 8. Paint and Paint brush: In paints, the fatty acid from pig increases the gloss properties. Pig hair can be utilized in manufacture of paint brush. 9. Pet food: Low value by-products such as hoofs, fat, blood, tail, tongue etc. can be utilized for maximum benefit. In the recent years, the demand for pet food is gaining ground. The international market has large demand of pet foods. The slaughter houses produce large quantities of raw material for pet food, which can be commercially exploited. 10. Pharmaceutical application: More interestingly, a number of medicines also contain pig gelatin from analgesic to multivitamins. Gelatin is used is Capsule pills to give its hardness. Heparin a drug used to prevent clotting of blood can be derived from of the pig intestine. Insulin can be derived from pig intestine as its chemical structure resembles to human. Pig heart valves are also utilized in treating heart ailments and in cardiac research. 11. Miscellaneous: Shoes that use bone glue from pigs to improve the quality of the leather. Bone ash is also used in production of Fine bone china. Inkjet papers used bone gelatin to provide stiffness and exact amount of absorbency. The bottle cork in made from granulated cork glue with porcine bone gelatin. Practically everything in a pig can be processed and used. A slaughter house generate a wide range of by-products suitable for further processing. Prospective entrepreneurs can approach Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), District and Block Level Veterinary Offices, farmer oriented NGOs and other related Institutes for detail technical information. Commercial Pig production is certainly a lucrative venture when approached with a scientific outlook and entrepreneurial attitude. Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science) KVK, ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Porba, Phek, Nagaland
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Dwayne Bravo enjoying his ‘indian culture is hypocrite role as a singer in Bollywood
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remains her favourite actress for her beauty and talent. When asked if he would like to romance Deepika in a movie, Bravo says that he would consider himself lucky if he gets even a chance to work with her. The West Indies cricketer also spoke about his exciting experience as a playback singer. According to him, learning Hindi words was a little tough initially
but overall it was worth it. If Deepika remains the cricketer's favourite actress, it is Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan who remain his inspiration. Bravo, who is known for his sartorial elegance, doesn't want his fashion to impact his performance on the field. According to Bravo, cricket will always remain his prime focus. Source: TNN
ctress R icha Chadha feels for a country, which worships several goddesses, it is hypocritical that the nation has double standards when it comes to how the it treats women. Richa says the huge divide between people worshipping goddesses and at the same time neglecting women is an issue, which has baffled her ever since she was a child. "India is one of those few countries in the world where violence against women starts in the womb, before the girl is even born. We have to overcome the hypocrisy in our culture. On one hand, we celebrate Navratri, nine days of fasting for the goddess, then Durga Pooja... All kinds of goddesses in India are worshipped and praised than in any other culture," Richa said. "But when it comes to our women, daughters, wives, mothers, sisters, we have a completely different standard.
That has baffled me since I was a child," she said. The 'Masaan' star was speaking at a panel discussion on 'Gender Based Violence in India'. The event was held to commence the programme for the 'Justice Institute' in association with the Avon Foundation and Vital Voices. The 29-year-old-actress said it is important to educate men on how to treat women and give confidence to girls that they can achieve what they want in life. Richa, however, believes that the transition will take time, as genderbased violence is an issue, which has its roots in traditions and religion. 'It will take a lot of time because somewhere we are conditioned into thinking a certain way, it is a very large topic. It includes culture, religion, and tradition. 'It's time we question some stuff. When somebody from outside questions it, we get defensive. But we must question our
own culture and use the best aspects of it.' Richa says often sexual assaults victims are stigmatised, because of which they are hesitant to come out and talk about it. 'It (rape) is seen as a loss of dignity and honour, so most people would rather let their daughter just live with that rather than come out and discuss. 'The literal translation of rape in most of our movies for the longest time was 'izzat lutna', Which means to rob one's honour, and this leads to things like the victims' names being hidden.' The solution, apart from education, Richa feels lies in holding the culprits accountable for their crimes. 'The victim should not be ashamed, it was not her fault. If we have to really change the attitude, we should, may be, look at people who commit this crime and hold them accountable publicly and see what that does.' Source: PTI
Demi Lovato buys rehab clinic where she sought help
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inger Demi Lovato has now become the co-owner of the rehab clinic where she previously sought treatment. The "Confident" hitmaker has bought the CAST Center here where she sought help for depression, bulimia and substance abuse earlier, reports mirror.co.uk. She says it feels "good" to have the means to help others in her position. "It just feels good," Lovato said about the business deal. Her manager Phil McIntyre added: "How many 24-year-olds own their own treatment centre? But then to leverage her position in pop music to do so much good is just incredible." Source: IANS
Tom Hiddleston, a 'Commitment Phobe'?
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he singer is reportedly unconcerned about rumours surrounding the split. Actor Tom Hiddleston broke-up with singer Taylor Swift after a whirlwind romance apparently because he cannot stay in a relationship for long. Friends of the "Thor" star have claimed Hiddleston broke up with Swift because he is a "commitment-phobe who gets bored easily," reported Aceshowbiz. "Tom is a com-
mitment-phobe who gets bored easily. Even his sisters affectionately chide him on his lack of relationship staying power," a source said. The 26-year-old singer isn't letting the claims bother her and is treating it all as "water under the bridge." "Taylor knows what went on with Tom and won't be affected by his team's claims. It's all water under the bridge as she's concerned," an insider said.
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Coldplay confirmed for First Global Citizen Festival in India
Kaia Gerber Named
hen your mother was basically the face of the nineties, following her footsteps into modelling might seem like a daunting task. But 15-year-old Kaia Gerber, the daughter of original supermodel Cindy Crawford, seems to be doing just fine already, with a top fashion award and a high-profile beau-
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ty campaign. On Thursday the photogenic teen was named the Breakthrough Model of the Year at The Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards in New York City. Kaia attended the ceremony with mother Cindy, father, businessman Randy Gerber and brother Presley, who’s also now modelling. The accolade came just after Kaia announced the biggest campaign of her career so far, when she was revealed as the new face of Marc Jacobs Beauty. The 15-year-old has also already featured on the cover of French Vogue and Pop magazine. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Kaia dished on what it was like growing up in the spotlight as the daughter of Cindy Crawford. "I don't think you ever get used to it, because this isn't normal,” she said. Mom Cindy has given her daughter plenty of valuable advice during her career so far, but as for her best tip Kaia said: "She told me to have a thought behind every picture, every expression, so that you are not just like, staring, [or] blank behind your eyes. You have a reason for what you're doing.” While most teens her age are still at school Kaia now has a full time modelling schedule, but luckily it’s a job she loves. "It seems like a lot, but I definitely need time to do normal teenage things," she told ET. "Even though I have to miss out on some things that normal teenagers do, this makes it all worth it.” Source: Contactmusic
ritish rock band Coldplay has been confirmed to headline the debut edition of the Global Citizen Festival on November 19 in Mumbai. The organisers have refuted reports that tickets for the fest have been set at astronomical prices. "We're so excited to be announcing that on World Toilet Day November 19th we're hosting the first-ever Global Citizen Festival in India, with an incredible lineup of international and Indian headliners including Coldplay," said a post on www.globalcitizen.org, the gala's official website. Coldplay comprises Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion. Martin, who visited India last year for the Global Poverty Project to oversee innovative projects addressing sanitation in local communities, is the curator for the Global Citizen Festival. While reports have been rife that a Coldplay gig will soon enthrall Indian fans, a news report claiming that tickets for the show will be priced at a whopping Rs 25,000 to Rs 500,000 left the fans in a tizzy. The social media was abuzz on Friday with how the prices had left fans "Coldplayed". But putting rest to all concerns, the organisers have said: "Just like our annual festival in Central Park, entry to the Indian Festival will be free. Fans will earn them through taking actions in support
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of education, equality, and sanitation campaigns." Starting Monday, tickets to the Global Citizen Festival in India can be earned through the new platform by signing up to become a Global Citizen
and completing the festival's action campaigns at GlobalCitizen.IN. In its first year, Global Citizen India will offer a wide cross-section of content and actions focused on creating meaningful
impacts in the areas of education, equality, and clean water and sanitation. The event will also have a line-up of other international and Indian headliners. Source: IANS
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The only table tennis player who has no hands …
Egypt's Ibrahim Hamadtou competes in table tennis at the Riocentro during the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. REUTERS
Thangavelu wins gold at Rio Paralympics
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(L-R) Silver medalist Sam Grewe of United States , gold medalist Mariyappan Thagavelu of India and bronze medalist Bhati Varun Singh of India celebrate on the podium at the medal ceremony for the Men's High Jump F42 Final during day 2 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on September 9, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Getty Images)
US Open: Djokovic deciphers Monfils, faces Wawrinka in final
New York, September 10 (AFp): Novak Djokovic's strange US Open path took another odd turn as the defending champion defied stultifying humidity and the controversial tactics of Gael Monfils to book a title showdown with Stan Wawrinka. World number one and defending champion Djokovic prevailed 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 in a bizarre semifinal that saw 10th-seeded Monfils roundly booed and accused of not trying. Third-seeded Wawrinka withstood an early onslaught from sixth-seeded Kei Nishikori of Japan, asserting himself in the later stages to claim a 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, 6-2 victory. Although Djokovic holds a 19-4 record over Wawrinka, including two victories since the Swiss player shocked him the French Open final last year, Wawrinka welcomed the chance to take him on again. "To play Novak again it will be very special," he said. Djokovic admitted he was "completely caught off guard" when Monfils, down 0-5 in the first in 15 minutes, stood lackadaisically in the court and began chipping the ball back. The strategy paid off as Monfils reeled off three games in a row. "If I would get to the net he would go for the passing shot and hit some impossible gets and balls. But that's Gael," Djokovic said. It was Djokovic who emerged with the set, however, and as the Serbian star raced through the second Monfils's interest again appeared to wane. By the sixth game the 30-year-old had won just nine points, which he managed to nudge into double figures by the end of it. Monfils, playing in only his second Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic hits a return against Gael Monfils during their 2016 US Open semifinal match (AFP Photo)
rio de JANeiro, September 10 (iANS): India's Mariyappan Thangavelu created history on Friday night by winning a gold medal in the men's high jump T-42 event at the Rio Paralympics. His compatriot Varun Singh Bhati clinched the bronze medal the same event. While Thangavelu made a leap of 1.89 metres, Bhati jumped his personal best of 1.86 metres to finish third. India's other medal prospect Sharad Kumar finished at number six. US's Sam Grewe bagged
the silver medal. The event witnessed a fierce contest with six of the 12 athletes clearing the 1.74m mark in their first eight attempts. But Mariyappan became a part of the leading group after his 10th attempt when he cleared the 1.77m mark along with Lukasz Mamczarz of Poland, China's Zhiqiang Zhing and Kumar. He then went into the lead along with Bhati as both managed to clear the 1.83m mark. Kumar however, could
NTF informs Taekwondo academies
scores on return Arsenal win late, Spurs sink Stoke Ronaldo as Real equal club record
dimApur, September 10 (mexN): The Nagaland Taekwon-do Federation (NTF) has informed all affiliated district Taekwon-do academies, schools and clubs that the 16th State Taekwon-do Championship will be held at State Indoor Stadium at Dimapur on September 16 and 17. The said championship is being organized by NTF in collaboration with Taekwon-Do Association of Dimapur (TAD). The events of the said championship are individual sparring (juniors & seniors), individual patterns (juniors & seniors), Group sparring, Group Patterns and Special technique, a press release from Tournament Director Yimkongniken Aonok, 4th Dan Black Belt, stated.
Capt Kenguruse Football tourney kohimA, September 10 (mexN): The opening ceremony of the 2nd edition of Capt Kenguruse, MVC All Nagaland Memorial Football tournament will take place on September 12 at 2:30 PM at Kohima Local Ground. Maj Gen M. S. Jaswal, YSM, SM, HQ IGAR (North) will grace the opening ceremony as the chief guest. 24 teams are taking part in the 2nd edition which will be played in two locations – Kohima Local Ground and Tsiese Basa ground. Out of 24 teams, three are from the paramilitary – HQ IGAR (North), 164 TA Head Hunter Naga and DGP XI – while the rest are from different districts of the state.
not improve his performance and eventually crashed out of medal contention. Grewe pushed Mariyappan and Bhati to the joint second position by clearing 1.86m to grab the top spot. But both Indians made a strong comeback by equalling the height to share the pole position. Mariyappan eventually made sure of the gold with an effort of 1.89m in his final attempt while Grewe and Bhati's finished with best efforts of 1.86m.
loNdoN, September 10 (reuterS): Santi Cazorla scored a 94th-minute penalty as sub-par Arsenal beat Southampton on Saturday with Laurent Koscielny's overhead kick having earlier cancelled out Petr Cech's own goal. Cazorla held his nerve after Jose Fonte was penalised for tangling with Olivier Giroud in the box as Arsenal took all three points in a match they had appeared destined to draw. Southampton took the lead in the 18th minute when Cech touched Dusan Tadic's shot onto the crossbar, only for the ball to ricochet down and bounce over the line off the goalkeeper's head. Arsenal, who handed debuts to new signings Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez, heaped on the pressure and were rewarded in the 29th minute when Koscielny slammed home a fine overhead kick as Southampton failed to clear their lines from a corner. Son Heung-min scored twice and
Dele Alli and Harry Kane also found the net as Tottenham Hotspur eased to a 4-0 win at Stoke City to move up to fourth in the Premier League. Stoke, who had manager Mark Hughes sent off in the first half after he protested too vociferously against a decision, offered little going forward and remained rooted to the bottom of the table. Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson pounced in the closing stages of a tight tussle with West Bromwich Albion to give the home side a 1-0 win. Christian Benteke and Wilfried Zaha brought relief to Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew as their goals earned the struggling Londoners their first Premier League win of the season 2-1 at Middlesbrough. Robert Snodgrass grabbed a late equaliser to salvage Hull City a 1-1 draw at fellow top flight newcomers Burnley in a lively game. Belgium midfielder Steven Defour scored his first goal for Burnley with a brilliant long-range strike in the 72nd minute.
Stan Wawrinka celebrates after defeating Kei Nishikori during their 2016 US Open semifinal (AFP Photo)
semi-final after making the last-four at the 2008 French Open, theatrically hobbled off the court and was jeered. He was booed again by sections of the 20,000-strong crowd as he dropped the first game of the third set. Monfils said his tactics were a deliberate attempt "to get inside his head". A more orthodox approach saw Monfils break
mAdrid, September 10 (reuterS): Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his return from injury as Real Madrid thrashed Osasuna 5-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday to equal the club's 1960-61 record of 15 successive La Liga wins. Ronaldo started the rout by knocking home an inviting cut-back from Gareth Bale in the sixth minute, with goals from Danilo and Sergio Ramos sending Madrid 3-0 up before the break. Pepe and Luka Modric were also on target before headers from Oriol Riera and David Garcia provided some consolation for the visitors, who saw Roberto Torres miss a 73rd minute penalty and Cayetano Bonnin sent off in the 80th. Real's 15th consecutive La Liga win under Zinedine Zidane matched the club record set by Miguel Munoz's side in the 1960-61 season, when Alfredo Di Stefano, Ferenc Puskas and Francisco 'Paco' Gento were in the team. One more win would equal Barcelona's 2010-11 La Liga record of 16 in a row.
First blood to Guardiola as De Bruyne inspires City
mANCheSter, September 10 (AFp): Pep Guardiola enjoyed victory over his old nemesis Jose Mourinho as his Manchester City side won 2-1 at Manchester United in Saturday's eagerly anticipated derby at Old Trafford. First-half goals by Kevin De Bruyne and Kelechi Iheanacho put City in control and despite new goalkeeper Claudio Bravo's gaffe allowing Zlatan Ibrahimovic to hit back for United, City held firm. It was the first encounter between Guardiola and Mourinho, former El Clasico sparring partners, since 2013 and gave the former Barcelona coach an eighth win in 17 encounters with the ex-Real Madrid manager. City's win, their 50th in competitive derby match-
es, saw them end United's perfect start to the season. It left Guardiola's side and Chelsea, who visit Swansea City on Sunday, as the only teams in the Premier League with 100 percent records. But Mourinho will have been angered by referee Mark Clattenburg's decision not to award the home side a penalty after Bravo caught Wayne Rooney with a wild challenge inside the City area. The United manager made two surprising changes to his team, awarding Henrikh Mkhitaryan his full debut and bringing in Jesse Lingard in place of Anthony Martial and Juan Mata. But it was a move that backfired as City immediately took a grip on the game and went ahead in
the 15th minute. Aleksandar Kolarov's high ball was flicked on by Iheanacho -- in for the suspended Sergio Aguero -and De Bruyne beat Daley Blind to the ball before clinically wrong-footing David de Gea. United had barely had a kick and Rooney's frustration showed as he grappled with Guardiola for the ball at a throw-in before catching Fernandinho late. There was worse to come for the United skipper as City made it 2-0, Iheanacho tapping in from six yards after De Bruyne's low curler struck the base of the left-hand post. Mourinho wore a face of thunder on the touchline, but Bravo gifted his side a lifeline three minutes before half-time. The Chilean allowed
Rooney's deep free-kick to slip from his grasp and Ibrahimovic produced an athletic volley to spear the loose ball into the net. Mourinho repaired his error at half-time, introducing Ander Herrera and terrace darling Marcus Rashford for Mkhitaryan and Lingard. Guardiola responded to Mourinho's changes by bolstering his own midfield, with Fernando and debutant Leroy Sane coming on and De Bruyne taking up a central forward role. A beautifully poised game swung from end to end thereafter. United had a goal disallowed when Rashford's shot clipped Ibrahimovic, who was standing in an offside position, and beat Bravo.
back for 2-2 and again for 4-2 in a third set that saw Djokovic receive treatment on his left shoulder. Although Djokovic saved one set point, and gave himself three break chances in the ninth game, Monfils was able to extend the match, marking the moment with a mighty roar to which Djokovic responded by ripping off his shirt. "I think I should not
have allowed him to come back to the match after two sets to love up and 2-love in the third," Djokovic said. "He started believing in himself. I think the crowd disliked his efforts towards the end of the second set. I think he felt like he needs to step it up and start to play better, which he did." After giving back an early break in the fourth Djokovic had treatment on his right shoulder, but he
broke twice more to close out the win. - Contrasting paths Djokovic arrived at the semi-finals having played just two complete matches in five prior rounds after a walkover from one opponent and the mid-match retirements of two others. Wawrinka's arduous path to the title match included saving a match point in the third round. He's spent 17 hours and 54 minutes on court. Nishikori, coming off his own five-set quarterfinal triumph over world number two Andy Murray, seized the initiative with a near flawless first set. He broke Wawrinka again to open the second, but the Swiss was gradually beginning to find his range and regained the break. After saving a bevy of break points, he broke in the 12th game to level the match at two sets apiece. After taking the third and breaking Nishkori at love for a 2-0 lead in the fourth, Wawrinka appeared to be on his way. Nishikori's last gasp was a break in the fifth game, but a quick break back and a hold at love and Wawrinka was back in charge. "He dictated play early tonight, put pressure on me and gave me no time," Wawrinka said. "I had to wait and fight and make him uncomfortable. He got tired and I started to be more aggressive." Wawrinka, who was in the US Open semis for the third time in four years, was delighted to finally make it to the final. "I am really excited," he said. "I have seen the final here on TV many times, watching Roger, Rafa, Novak." Nishikori, meanwhile, was denied a chance to improve on his runner-up to Marin Cilic in 2014.
Dilshan bids farewell as Australia sweep T20 series
Colombo, September 10 (AFp): Australian bowlers set up a four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka to spoil veteran batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan's farewell and sweep the twomatch Twenty20 series in Colombo on Friday. The visitors, who won the first match after scoring a world record 263, rode on opener Glenn Maxwell's 29-ball 66 to chase down their 129-run target with 13 balls to spare. Earlier Aussie bowlers James Faulkner and Adam Zampa claimed three wickets each to restrict the hosts to 128 for nine despite Dhananjaya de Silva's fighting half-century. Dilshan, who quit the one-day format in the middle of the five-match series which Sri Lanka lost 1-4, scored just one off three balls in his final international game but took two wickets to add drama to Australia's chase. T h e 3 9 - y e a r- o l d Dilshan, who participated in 87 Tests, 330 ODIs and 80 T20s, was given a standing ovation by a raucous home crowd as he ended his 17-year-long glittering career. However the inventor of the "dilscoop", the cheeky paddle shot played over the wicketkeeper's head, did not have a chance to execute the audacious stroke. Maxwell, fresh from his unbeaten 145 off 65 deliveries on Tuesday, once again turned the spotlight on himself after equalling an Australian record for the fastest T20 fifty in 18 balls. "To mention Glenn Maxwell, the way he played in the last game and this game was phenomenal," Australia captain Warner said of his destructive opener who received the
Tillakaratne Dilshan (Getty Images)
man of the match and the series award. The 27-year-old batsman, who put on a 93-run opening stand with Warner, was bowled by leg-spinner Seekkuge Prasanna after hitting seven fours and four sixes. Left-arm spinner Sachith Pathirana struck twice in the 10th over of the innings to get Moises Henriques and Warner, who scored 25, trudging back to the pavilion. Faulkner's run out in the very next over gave Sri Lanka a scent of a turnaround as Australia suddenly found it difficult to get the remaining runs. Dilshan then trapped Usman Khawaja lbw with his wily off-spin and got the wicket of Matthew Wade, who scored 14, in his very next over as Australia slipped from 93 for no loss to 120 for six. Travis Head, who remained unbeaten on nine, hit the winning runs to help Australia finish the twomonth long tour on a high after the visitors suffered their first series whitewash in the three Tests. - Bowlers day out It was the bowlers who
made it happen for the visitors after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first at the R Premadasa Stadium. Medium-pacer John Hastings struck first with the wicket of Dilshan who edged a wide delivery to give away a catch to Warner at slip. Kusal Perera and de Silva, who scored 62 off 50 balls, tried to counter the Aussie bowlers by hitting a few boundaries in the first six overs of powerplay with only two fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle. The left-handed Perera, who scored an 18-ball 22, fell to Faulkner as Warner took a superb diving catch at mid-on to check the Lankan surge. Faulkner took another wicket in his second over to get Chandimal caught and bowled for four. Zampa and Hastings soon took over to rattle the Sri Lankan middle-order as wickets fell at regular intervals. De Silva, whose defiant knock was laced with five boundaries, kept up the fight until the final over when he got out to Mitchell Starc.
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