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This being inducted Ru aerial machine are beingand. g across the that, “Trav- friendship ubt I would clearly ned, even as she aro d, of course, there are t d lin s ba gal joi my sai I do Na om and-c t tested in the raging fire containe re. as she share ght me about which had I been home she on to add, “who knew es when I require infirs o als , forest fire s good news to have does not end he elling has tau pect- it have had, gst people goes fessionally tim ace" (I’ll be While it’ the issue of forest fire we stand in terms humility and res pect and just amon le with.” about being prost aid, or se- "quiet sp ut it), and this is y, fir res tho ere tab on the 7th daould make us think wh ich, technically speak- taught me how to board I am comfor e also re- trained on rtificate and a sane wi e I read, write and Rather, it sh g our environment, wh y a cleaner onO of my To this end, sh of her pro- curing a ce e one is given the tim t equall of protectin . mbers one m college, license befor d to fly? 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What too area had been wildly on to say, “when the s is I couldn’t agree mo real- will power to thrown at cook and sit d aloo fry dine, dal an Once these pening in the ity conservation in the Imagine, how much estion a stranger ask it him because I now ved as erything that is ric . of biodivers just a matter of days. the loss, caused by a qu here are you from?", ize how I have evol ofes- you.” ner or lunch complished, ow , there are "w pr ac consumed in it take us to rebuild portant to kn ty, a person and this d me Apparently for a cabin goals are d about Doha, on is very im longer wouldof fire. normal days ht is un- she is out an movie spree, d to call up k one's roots and identi or sion has also helpe ha no t en nm ark ’ small sp that the state gover reflection of the lac remain grounded, hone my PR skills. s a crew. “Each flig n way, be it on a g a book she wa predictable in its ow ers. shopping, readin catchThe fact tain the fire is also ch calamity. That to will be just one of cabin Yet, when con ng ve we just working as save th su the Centre to mechanism to deal wi w prepared we are else es that serve them , nobody would ha r thanks to the passe pas- in her room or ends. ly They are d to kid ssion not on w to travel an go r to the be in he th her fri of our own us to the question of ho nment mechanisms the facen with rice.” ined her to cause, as It won’t matteu just had the ing up wi uld also abso- This profeenues of meeting cre ve enough money to ag s ver im ick reng go the ch g d bri an wo nk ttin -sa av yo Be home also the She e more open also the duty e would thi ers strike. 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Has the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFPSA) been used to force us (the Nagas) into the Indian Union? This question was put up by a student attending a ‘Short Dialogue & Discussion’ on the 56th year of the existence of AFSPA in Nagaland at the DCO Conference Hall here. While the political deployment of the AFSPA in the North East of India and Kashmir to subvert the right to political self determination was left out of the discussion, it did highlight ‘state terrorism’ keeping the crucial date (9/11) in mind.

Resource person Leonard Aier, principal of City Law College Dimapur, gave an overview on the past and present instances of human rights violations under AFSPA in the last 56 years of the ‘draconian’ law’s promulgation in Nagaland. “It is an act that supports and perpetuates state terrorism in the North East,” he said, terming AFSPA a “lawless law.” While explaining its genesis in the British colonial times to suppress the Indian national movement, he also stated that the Act has “genocidal tendencies” as it has given more power to the Indian armed forces than its British predecessors.

Independent India has no glorious history of the AFSPA. The Act was passed in 1948 with only three hours of discussion in the Indian parliament. It merely required a State Government (head of State) to declare the area under its jurisdiction “disturbed”—dangerous enough for the local civil administration not to be able to handle it, and the armed forces “necessary” to “aid” the civil powers. Yet, till date, the Act applies

to only those politically indeterminate peoples of the peripheries who would like to have their relationships redefined vis-a-vis the Indian State.

The resource person broke up AFPSA a section at a time and explained to the audience of students and leaders how the provisions of the act—like immunity to armed force personnel combined with the powers to even low ranking officers to shoot to kill— nullifies various fundamental rights guaranteed under the Indian Constitution. For instance, there is effectively no right to life or personal liberty (Article 21), or protection from arbitrary arrest or detention (Article 22) for people living under AFSPA. The regime AFSPA allows for was compared to that of Adolf Hitler’s.

Under these sweeping powers, the Indian armed forces have committed various human rights violations in the region including extra judicial killings, concentration-camp like groupings, rape, sexual assault, illegal detention, use of churches and schools as detention centres, forced labour, looting of homes, torture and others. The armed forces, informed Aier, have also used their powers to “hinder” civil administration rather than “aid” the same. The human rights abuse freely practiced under the AFSPA is not in-sync with the UN’s International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), to which India is a signatory.

So, “are there any provisions for our safety under the AFSPA? Is there any hope that the Act will be repealed?” asked students at the discussion. Apart from ad-hoc cases filed in the Supreme Court of India to demand the restoration of rights

and correction of wrongs, there is no precedent to suggest that there is any safety provision for citizens living under AFPSA. Despite recommendations to repeal the Act, and writ petitions against it, both political and judicial streams in India have upheld the law injecting it with minor ‘Do’s and Dont’s’.

Its defence, of late, has also come from Naga civil bodies like the Naga Women Hoho Dimapur that asked the resource person how he, “as a Naga citizen,” will deal with the “Naga undergrounds” if the AFSPA were to be repealed. In her personal capacity, a “Naga citizen,” while acknowledging that the armed forces have caused her “psychological damage” in the past, said that AFSPA has “protected” her from “unwanted/antisocial elements” and “extortion.”

A teacher from Dimapur Government College, Medo Rhakho, said that the armed forces have pushed the idea that the civil administration is not “capable enough” to handle the Naga situation which makes the former’s role significant. While this confession makes the political role of AFSPA seem negligible, it can be countered with capacitating the civil administration instead of maintaining the gargantuan Indian armed presence in the Naga areas. “They need to be told that they are using the wrong means to achieve their goals,” noted the educationist.

The ‘dialogue & discussion’ was organized by the Bethesda Youth Welfare Centre, Dimapur in collaboration with the Zion Welfare Society, Ellen Welfare Society and International Border Area Peoples’ Welfare Organisation.

Truck belonging to Church stolen UNC lifts blockade of highways in Manipur NBCC appeals to help IMPHAL, SEPTEMBER 11 (TNN): The United Naga Council (UNC) lifted its indefinite highway blockade from Thursday noon, giving a breather to the people, who have faced sudden price hike by the weeklong stir. Against the killing of two Naga protestors in police firing at Ukhrul town on August 30, the UNC had called its indefinite ban on vehicular traffic on all highways in Manipur’s “Naga areas” from September 4.

The UNC has also lifted its indefinite ban on constructions of all national projects.

“Following a presidential council meeting convened at Senapati district headquarters

this morning, we have decided to lift the stir,” a key leader of the UNC told TOI on Thursday morning. The decision was taken in view of the Centre’s intervention into the current issue, he said, while pointing that Union home ministry’s special secretary Prakash Mishra, who rushed to Imphal, had a meeting with the UNC leaders.

“The outcome of the meeting with the central official was positive,” he said and added that the hardship faced by the people owing to the blockade was also taken into account during the meeting organized by the UNC. Owing to the UNC blockade, people were forced to pay

Rs 130 for a litre of petrol in the grey market even as the government conducted rationing of fuel at a few outlets on daily basis. Prices of almost all vegetable items had also soared considerably.

“This is great news. When there is no blockade, there will be no price hike and my family budget would be improved.

Thank God”, quipped Romesh Singh, an Imphal resident.

Over 500 trucks, which were stranded at various parts of Assam and Nagaland owing to the blockade, are likely to enter land-locked Manipur on Thursday. They are loaded with fuel, life saving drugs and food items.

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KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has appealed to all its constituent associations, churches, families and individuals to respond to the “human crisis” in Jammu & Kashmir which is being hit by one of the worst floods in decades. The NBCC appealed for the people to “respond to this crisis with prayers and financial contribution.” Contributions may be sent to the Finance Secretary, NBCC Office, Bayavu Hill, Kohima – 797001, Nagaland or through a bank deposit which will be intimated by phone on deposit at 9436001992 or 9436011978. The account number into which contributions can be deposited is under the name of Nagaland Baptist Church Council with account number 810101010000415, bank name: Vijaya bank kohima Nagaland and IFSC code: VIJB0008101.

We should not delay talks: Governor connecting naga brethrens through all odds Our Correspondent

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Governor for Nagaland state, Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya while touching on the Naga political issue today said the Central Government has the will to solve the problem.

“They (Central Government) have got the guts to solve the problem,” he said adding “we have a strong government in the Centre now.” The Governor said this while addressing a press conference here at Raj Bhavan.

On RN Ravi being appointed as the interlocutor to the peace talks, the Governor appealed for the people to give the new appointee a chance, adding that the right time has come. Terming the approach of the central government as “very sincere,” he also appealed to the people to participate and help and cooperate in this whole process.

“We should not delay talks,” he said and stressed on the need to expedite it. Stating that people want the solution, the Governor added that the younger generation wants progress and development.

Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a dynamic person, he said the present gov-

ernment has much concern for the people of the North East.

Acharya further spelled out his concern for the 3Es– Education, Employment and Electricity as his priorities. He maintained that for any state to march forward the basic thing is empowerment of the youth and the next generation with the right type of education.

He felt the urgent need for strengthening the education system to uplift the downtrodden and ordinary man.

Expressing shock over the appointments of proxy teachers in the government schools and nearly 70% of the government teachers are reportedly not present in the institutions, he opined that stern steps have to be taken to set things right.

Emphasizing on the importance of education, the Governor maintained that the state’s hidden energy can be utilized to uplift the education system, wherein he appealed to any women empowered with education to adopt one school to serve the school as a mission to empower the school with value addition. Acharya informed that his wife, who is an MA B.Ed, was prepared to adopt one school and serve as guest lecturer once or twice in a week.

Touching on higher educa-

tion, the Governor mooted the idea for exchange of lecturers for one month at a time between the different universities of the country.

This will promote national integration while also empowering the school where he/she teaches, he said. The Governor then dwelt on the importance of learning tribal dialects and cited the example of Mumbai University’s initiative to accept five dialect (6 months certificate course) including Nagaland.

He informed that resource persons for teaching the Naga dialect will be Nagas settled in the Metros. “This way mindset about the ignorance of the mainland about NE would be changed,” he postulated.

Stressing on the need to increase the revenue of the state, Acharya said “We cannot have deficit budget every year.” In this, he stressed on the need to improve the situation and tighten belt in expenditure.

He further stated that Nagaland has the potential for immense growth with potentials in hydro power, natural resources and human resource. The Governor stated that the employment problem would be solved automatically through properly channelized efforts.

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Meluri | September 11

A couple of kilometers more is just what is left for this veteran local contractor to cap off a career constructing roads and bridges for four decades.

For 64 year old Viu Belho, who took up the challenge to construct the International Trade Route from Phokhungri to Avankhung, the last village in Meluri sub-division bordering Myanmar, the passion to connect Naga brethrens divided by the international border has overtaken costs and other considerations.

He has seen the arduous treks undertaken by Naga villagers on this side of the border to Myanmar towns to buy essential items like food stuffs, clothes and medicines. Viu has also witnessed the emotional bond between Nagas on both sides of the border.

He is putting in all his resources, time and energy into the project, which started in 2011, to provide the long-awaited road connectivity.

The 41 km International Trade Route funded by the Ministry of Development of North East Region (DoNER) will connect Avankhung International trade centre (ITC) with Layshi, a Myanmarese Naga township. Of the 22 km stretch that falls within Nagaland, 20 kms have al-

Viu Belho supervising the construction of the International Trade Route below Avankhung village in Meluri sub-division, Phek district.

The clouded mountains in the backdrop fall under Myanmar.

ready been covered under first phase cutting. Now with only 2 kms left, the Myanmar border is just a stone’s throw away for Avankhung villagers.

But for the grit of Viu, the road construction would not have reached this stage. Initially a couple of contractors also tried to take up the road project but gave up after seeing the inaccessible terrain and hostile topography of the area. Viu who was awarded the Governor’s Gold Medal this Independence Day

for outstanding performance in the field of development in the state, decided to do it alone.

“Since our then chief minister Neiphiu Rio requested me complete the task of road connectivity by any means, I decided that what I have started I must complete”, Viu told visiting media persons at the work site below Avankhung village on Tuesday.

In an odd combination, Viu uses JCBs, dynamites and the Bible to carve a route through

the inaccessible and terrains. “In many places, especially ravines and thick forest, local workers report of seeing strange things and hearing unearthly noises. Some of my local workers ran away after such encounters and refuse to come back to work. Through prayers and reading of the Holy Book along the route, such incidents have become rare these days”, he said.

He is likely to be approached for construction on the Myanmar side too as during a joint aerial survey of the route carried out by ambassadors of India and Myanmar in June this year, the Myanmarese side had reportedly requested India to construct the Myanmar portion since Maynmar government had shortage of fund. The Nagaland portion of the route is likely to be completed by March next year.

Viu is also simultaneously constructing a 108 metre long bridge over Tizu River connecting Laluri in Phek district and Mimi in Kiphire district.

Viu got his first contract award worth Rs. 5000 back in 1975 (repairing of SDO Civil quarter in Silonijan). Over the years, his reputation for delivering quality workmanship grew and some of his notable works include construction of Kohima-Bokajan Road via Niuland (1982-86) and Nagaland Legislative Assembly hall (1992-2007).

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tion of outsiders in a small state of Nagaland?”

The NTC stated that it is prepared for “any discussion, consultation or debate on issues of common interest under any banner” and stated that the organization is willing to attend the consultative meet “if invited officially.”

It further assured that the NTC would endeavour to “reach out to all sections of our people to sensitize the people on any issue that are affecting the people.”

However, it lamented that the Nagaland state government is “attempting to stab the citizens from behind.” With regard to the Rongmei tribe recognition issue, the NTC stated that the Nagaland state government had “quietly formed a committee whose recommendation was later ig-

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DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) today censured the “methodology of the present Nagaland state Government,” in allegedly “consulting its coteries to hijack the people’s endorsement on major issues putting the entire citizens of the State in total jeopardy.”

A press note from the NTC posed certain questions to Nagaland Chief Minister, TR Zeliang seeking clarification as to whether the September 9 NTC rally in Zunheboto was “meaningless.” It further queried on the benefits to be derived from the Rongmei tribe recognition and questioned whether the Nagaland Special Development Zones (NSDZs) proposal is “for development or for accommoda-

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KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) Chairperson, Dr Temsula Ao, accompanied by Members Kakheli Jakhalu and Asangla Cholong, visited the victim of the domestic violence incident which had occurred on September 4 in Naga Hospital, Kohima on September 9. A press note informed that the NSCW expressed their sympathy and good wishes for her recovery and also extended a token of monetary help towards

the medical expenses. The Commission expressed its condemnation of the “horrendous assault, now definable as rape perpetrated on the victim by the husband.” It further appealed to the law-enforcement authorities to expedite the prosecution and award the maximum punishment permissible under the law.

The Commission also appealed to all right-thinking citizens to be vigilant against such evil elements in society, so that the safety and security of all women in Nagaland are ensured.

nored and had taken political decision on the advice of an officer together with Naga Hoho’s recommendation for and on behalf of the ‘Nagas of Nagaland’.”

This was done, according to the NTC, “while the people and the stake holders were kept in the dark till the matter received Governor’s assent and published in the form of notification.”

With regard to the NSDZ, the NTC said that the concept paper was approved by the cabinet and circulated to the Deputy Commissioners of Mon, Longleng, Mokochung, Wokha & Dimapur districts on January 6 “with instructions to negotiate with the civil societies for identification of the area brought under the SDZs.” It further alleged that “in some districts, No objection Certificates (NOC)

were already obtained from the villagers.”

Reminding that the NSDZ resolution was adopted in the NLA on March 24, 2014; the NTC however alleged that “the Chief Minister is trying to play down the importance of Nagaland Legislative Assembly resolution as if no final decision has being taken as yet.”

“The NSDZs could have been smoothly and quietly implemented with the silent approval of the civil societies in the same manner of Rogmei tribe recognition, but unfortunate for the Government this time, the NTC brought the matter to the public domain...” it added. The NTC further stated that state government “contemplating to consult the civil societies and the people at this juncture is rather amusing.”

MOKOKCHUNG, SEPTEMBER 11 (DIPR): In order to strengthen the relations and peace with Sivasagar and Jorhat districts, Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel visited all the bordering Naga Villages on September 9 and 10. Patel took over the charge of Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung on September 2. During his maiden visit to the bordering villages, he emphasized on maintaining peace and tranquility among the immediate neighbors for peaceful coexistence. He also urged the villagers to extend necessary cooperation to the administration for meaningful resolution of conflicts.

He assured full cooperation and support to the villagers in all fronts.

After visiting all the villages bordering with Sivasagar district, he paid a courtesy call to Meenakshi Sundarum, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Sivasagar and discussed issues relating to the border. The following day he visited all the Naga villages bordering with Jorhat District after which he called on Vishal Solanki, IAS, the Deputy Commissioner, Jorhat. In this discussion, he raised issues related to sales tax, problems faced by the business community of Nagaland especially Mokokchung, developmental activities in the bordering

added that since the earth cutting carried out has been haphazard, several stretches of the road witnesses frequent landslide.

Besides, absence of drainage has led to the flow of water directionless which is causing havoc to irrigation channel, paddy fields, orchards etc robbing the precious livelihoods of the citizens, it added.

The CAPO further informed that “zero maintenance of the road for month together has led to several potholes which have rendered small vehicles not pliable on the road.” It added that non

clearance of grass growth has reduced visibility thereby making the road vulnerable to accidents.

“With all this accumulated neglect of the road for months together, the end users have no choice but to take alternative route to reach Kohima by increasing their journey to over two hours. This has also led to price escalation of essential commodities and the public of the area are suffering untold miseries,” it lamented.

Informing that the public have willingly donated their land with the hope that it would raise their standard

villages etc. It was resolved to streamline the procurement procedure of essential commodities to avoid problems faced by the business community of Nagaland and take all necessary measures to maintain peace and tranquility between the states.

During his visit, the Mokokchung DC also distributed one Megaphone

of their living by having better road connectivity, the CAPO however expressed regret that “this has been reversed and the public are at the receiving end of this man made tragedy.”

The CAPO urged the company concerned to take immediate corrective measures without which, it cautioned that the organization would be compelled to take its own course of action. It also called upon the authorities not to remain as a silent spectator, but to address the plight of the citizens by directing the contractors to do the needful at the earliest.

Welfare scheme for construction workers NPSB issues closure notice Our Correspondent

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The process for registration of beneficiaries under the Building & Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Cess Act 1996, has started in Nagaland along with the rest of the country.

On joining the Nagaland Building & Other Construction Workers’ (NBOCW) Welfare Board, Department of Labor; beneficiaries are eligible for various welfare schemes like grant for purchase of tools, insurance cover, medical assistance, children education allowance and maternity benefit for women beneficiaries.

Parliamentary Secretary for veterinary & animal husbandry and NBOCW Welfare Board chairman, Er Vikho-o Yhoshu on Wednesday stated that out of 1735 workers registered so far under the scheme in Nagaland, 1685 are already getting various welfare schemes.

During the awareness programme on registration of beneficiaries under BOCW here Wednesday, T. Chubayanger, project officer Directorate of Labour highlighted the salient features of the BOCW welfare scheme.

The BOCW are one of the most vulnerable segments of the unorganized labor in India and Nagaland cannot be isolated, the labor department stated.

“Their work is of temporary

BENEFITS UNDER THE WELFARE SCHEMES • Grant for purchase of tools • Insurance cover under AAM ADMI BIMA YOJANA • Medical assistance • Children education allowance • Maternity benefit for women beneficiaries nature, the relationship between employer and the employee is temporary, working hours are uncertain,” it stated adding that basic amenities and welfare facilities are nonexistent or inadequate. Risk of life and limb is also inherent.

For this, the state government has constituted the NBOCW Welfare Board to provide social security to this section of workers by implementing different welfare schemes.

Workers engaged in construction works such as masons, plumbers, carpenters, electricians, painters etc. are eligible to become a beneficiary under this scheme. Any construction worker having completed 18 years of age but not completed 60 years of age are eligible to register as a beneficiary.

Workers can collect registration and nomination form from registering officer (Assistant Labour Commissioner) office of the respective districts and submit the filled up form with 2 passport size photo and birth certificate or proof of age certificate from village council chairman,

ward chairman or church pastor along with Rs. 25 as registration fee.

Certificate of proof from the same authority that the applicant is actually a construction worker is also required. For migrant workers proof of age certificate shall be accepted only if it is from the place of origin.

Rs. 25 per month (i.e Rs. 300 per annum) is to be contributed as premium.

This premium will be reinvested by the Board on behalf of the beneficiary.

ALC office will issue a beneficiary Identity Card with a registration number.

Rs. 1000 as grant for purchase of tools will be provided on joining the Welfare Board as a beneficiary. This grant will be further provided from time to time on intervals as may be decided by the Welfare Board.

The beneficiary also gets automatic insurance cover under “AAM ADMI BIMA YOJANA” by LIC. The annual premium is paid by the Welfare Board on behalf of the beneficiaries. The benefits is in the form of natural death- Rs. 30,000, accidental deathRs. 75,000, permanent total

disability- Rs. 75,000 (Loss of 2 eyes or limbs or loss of one eye and one limb due to accident) and loss of one eye or one limb in an accident- Rs. 37,500. Benefits are permissible till the completion of 60 years.

The welfare scheme also offers medical assistance in the form of financial assistance to beneficiaries, spouse and children on hospitalization due to accident or any sickness. The financial assistance shall be Rs. 1000 per day for the first five days and Rs. 200 per day for the remaining 10 days.

Under children education allowance, one child of the beneficiary studying from Nursery to Class 10 will be provided Rs. 200 scholarship per month. For this, an application with a certificate of proof from the head of the school, in which the child is studying, should be submitted to the ALC office.

Maternity benefit of Rs. 5000 per pregnancy (Subject to a maximum of two times) will be provided to the women beneficiaries.

The women beneficiary will submit an application to the ALC office with details of medical report from a certified medical practitioner.

All beneficiaries are required to have a bank account in his/her name in any Nationalized or Scheduled Bank as no cash transaction shall be done by the Board for availing any of the stated benefits.

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB) has issued a “closure notice” under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to the commanding officer of the 89 road construction coy, General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF), under the Border Roads Organization (BRO). The letter by NPCB Member Secretary, Rusovil John, dated August 30, 2014 informed that the organization had been “directed to have prior consent to establish/ operate as per the Section 21 of the Air Act (1981) and Section 25 of the Water Act (1974) on or before the 20th August, 2014” for two stone crushers and an HMP plant at the Dimapur-Kohima-Mao road; an HMP plant at Jotsoma bypass; a WMM at Botsa-Zeizou-New Ralan-Bokajan road and a stone crusher and WMM at the Kohima-Pedi-Peren Road. The letter stated that till August, 30 2014, the concerned organization “had not responded positively.” As such, it directed the commanding officer to “close operation of all the above mentioned stone crushers, HMPs and WMM under your organization in Nagaland state with immediate effect for violation of Environmental laws and rules till further notice from the board.” The NPCB cautioned that “violation of this Closure Notice will invite penalty if convicted, under Section 15 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.”

Employment seminar held in Jalukie

PEREN, SEPTEMBER 11 (DIPR): A one day Employment seminar was held at 18 AR (HQ) Jalukie on September 10. The programme was organised and sponsored by the 18 AR (HQ) Jalukie in collaboration with B-able, Academy for Building Lifelong Employability Limited, Better Life Foundation and the District Administration.

Youths from Peren, Jalukie, Athibung and surrounding areas and NGO’s attended the programme. The programme encouraged youths of the district to venture out and earn for self-sufficiency.

Colonel Vivek Puri C.O. 18 AR (HQ) Jalukie who is the brain child of this programme in his keynote address impressed the gathering and urged them to take seriously about the programme, observing that it would help them find avenues to earn for themselves and their families.

He went on to say that, selected youths will be sponsored by the 18 AR by providing free fooding and lodging for a period up to two months or so, as may be required by the programme enlisted for training, especially in hospitality and retailers section.

Art and music therapy workshop from Sept 25

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An Interactive Meeting was held with the Nagaland VDB Association Office Bearers, Districts VDB Assoc. Presidents/ Secretaries & Department of Rural Development on the 11th September, 2014 at the Directorate of RD Conference Hall, Kohima, to review the implementation of all the Programmes of the Ministry of Rural Development (GoI) and State Sponsored Schemes implemented in the State, under the Chairmanship of the Director (RD), Shri. Metsubo Jamir and the Hon’ble Minister (RD), Shri. C. L. John as the Chief Guest. The Welcome Address was delivered by Commissioner & Secretary (RD), Shri. V. Sakhrie and the Addl. Director (RD), Shri. Hilo Semp gave a brief presentation on RD activities. All the District VDB Association members presented their views and suggestions for the better implementation of all the Schemes.

The Officials and the Nagaland VDB Association members expressed their heartfelt gratitude and thanks to the Hon’ble Minister (RD), Shri. C. L . John through his wisdom the platform could be arranged for fruitful interaction.

K. Neibou Sekhose Dy. Director (Publicity) Rural Development

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): Awakening Bells Center (ABC), an organization working with children affected by trauma and Enable taking up the cause of children affected by disabilities will co-host an Art and Music therapy workshop from September 25 to 27. A press note informed that the Chief Secretary of Nagaland, Banuo Z Jamir, will be the chief Guest at the inaugural programme.

The resource persons for the three day training will be ElanaLakh, MA, ATR and TsviaHoresh, MA, CMT both from Israel. The three day event is aimed

to train individuals in using Art as well as music to help children in the process of healing and recovery from traumas as well as aid in the learning process of children with intellectual disabilities.

ElanaLakh teaches Art Therapy in the Israeli affiliation of Lesley University, Boston, USA and supervises art therapy students and therapists. She also serves as the head of the art therapy department in “BeitHayeled” a therapeutic boarding school in Jerusalem and also conducts a private practice.

TsviaHoresh is a Music Therapist, graduate of Rubin Music Academy and

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Mokokchung DC, Sushil Kumar Patel handing over a megaphone to one of the villages he visited in the Assam-Nagaland border. (DIPR Photo)

CAPO deplores “neglect” in road works

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The Chokri Area Public Organization has expressed dismay over the condition of the road from Chakhabama to Zunhbehoto and particularly the stretch from Chakhabama to Chozuba. A press note from the CAPO President, Vezhosa Chuzho stated that deplorable road condition is due to the “utter neglect and indifference of the authorities and the contractors.”

CAPO lamented that the “sufferings of the people have grown manifold for want of appropriate construction of the road.” It

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Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel. Tsiavi has done immense work in the field of drug and alcohol abuse. She currently works privately with children having emotional disorders, ADHD and LD and with children with developmental delays.

The seats for the workshop are limited and interested individuals from schools, NGOs and Churches with a sincere commitment in this field can participate, informed the note. A registration fee of Rs 500 will be charged for the programme. Interested individuals can contact 9436004327 and 9862587822.

each to all the Villages for use during emergency situations like disaster, law and order situation etc. He was accompanied by Sentiwapang, ADC Tuli; Limawapang, ADC Mangkolemba; Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS SDO (C) Mokokchung; Nyempo Wallim, BM Tsurangkong and Er. Temsuwati Ao, Coordinator BPCC (N-A).

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CANSSEA extends support to Retirement Act DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The Confederation of All Nagaland State Services Employees Association (CANSSEA) today stated that the Retirement Act 2009 promulgated by the Nagaland state government “is very much in the interest of the state in checking the undesirable practice of age tampering by certain government employees. A press note from CANSSEA informed that this was expressed in a meeting of the organization’s office bearers on September 8. It appealed to the Nagaland state government to maintain the status quo for some years to come “as there may still be cases of age tampering which will take some years to completely weed out…”

DPE fellowship rescheduled

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DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The Dimapur Pangti Ekhung (DPE) Town sector fellowship which was scheduled to be held at the residence of E Koben Patton has been cancelled and now it will be held at the residence of Nyamo Jami at Notun Bosti on September 14 at 1:30 pm.

Japanese agency to fund project in Nagaland DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 11 (DIPR): The Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) is funding a project in the Nagaland state, called the ‘Capacity Development for Forest Management and Training of Personnel’ under the Department of Forest and Environment, at the State Environment and Forest Training Institute (SEFTI) Dimapur. The institute is to be improved by renovations and new constructions of buildings through JICA funding during 2014, by bidding from national and state qualified contractors registered with the Government of India and Government of States. Documents for tender can be obtained from the office of the Director, State Environment and Forest Training Institute, Dimapur and details from the website www.nagaland.nic.in and www. nagaland.gov.in. The documents can be procured from September 16 to October 9 2014 as per notification issued by Director of SEFTI No. JICA/SEFTI/01/79 dated 10th September 2014.

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KHM to organize mass social work MOKOKCHUNG, SEPTEMBER 11 (DIPR): The Kyong (Lotha) residents of Mokokchung under the aegis of the Kyong Hoho Mokokchung will be organizing a mass social work at common graveyard Mokokchung (Merepkong) on September 13.

New MMC administrator appointed MOKOKCHUNG, SEPTEMBER 11 (DIPR): Additional Deputy Commissioner, Yanpvuthung Kikon will hold the charge of Mokokchung Town Municipal Council (MMC) with immediate effect in addition to his normal duties. An order to this effect was issued by Deputy Commissioner Sushil Kumar Patel on September 11.

5th SBAK Sunday school fellowship DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The Sunday School Department under the Sumi Baptist Churches Association (SBAK) will organize its 5th Session Sunday School Fellowship from October 3 to 5 at Naghutomi New Baptist Church, with the theme “Praise to the Lord.” A press note informed that the exhortation will be brought by Rev Dr Joshua Rochill, Executive Secretary while Er. Picuto Shohe, Parliamentary Secretary for Jail & Home Guard, Nagaland will be bring the greetings message. The fellowship speakers will include Kughalu L Chishi, Children Ministry Supervisor; Hetoli I Chishi, Women Secretary; Rev Vitoshe K Aye, Youth Secretary and Rev Picuto Yeputhomi, Mission Secretary. The Sunday school department and hosting church has requested all churches to send children for this program and be blessed.

Teachers training held in Zunheboto ZUNHEBOTO, SEPTEMBER 11 (DIPR): A three day teachers training on Activity & Competency Learning (ACL) was held at GMS Old Town Zunheboto which is the pilot centre for ACL expansion 2015. RA Secretary & Member Secretary ACL Nagaland, Thungchibemo and TRA Secretary Nagaland Kethovilie Sachü were the observers in the programme scheduled from September 9 to 11. The introductory session was chaired by Kaheli Convenor DRG, ACL Zunheboto whereas invocation was pronounced by Hekhuli P/T GMS Nito Mount.

H. Ghokiho SDEO Zunheboto; Inato Jakha Coordinator DMAZ; SSA and Thungchibemo Lotha RA, SCERT & Member Secretary of ACL Nagaland spoke on the occasion where all the speakers stressed in regard to the progress of ACL plan in Nagaland. All together 27 government teachers from in and around Zunheboto town participated in the programme.

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Northeast Briefs HC asks Mizoram to appeal against 45 acquittals President accepts Manipur

AizAwl, September 11 (eNS): The Aizawl Bench of the Gauhati High Court has asked the Mizoram government to appeal against all cases in which a lower court acquitted 45 people accused of executing a Rs 433 crore ponzi scheme that went bust in late 2008.

The court has also directed the government to submit its plan or steps it has taken taken to repay the thousands of families who lost their deposits in the scheme that has come to be known as chiahpuam, literally meaning “soak to swell”.

The HC’s order comes almost a year after the

court registered a writ petition based on a depositors’ union’s letter to the Chief Justice complaining the state “failed to implement” a law that would protect depositors’ interests.

In the roughly two years the ponzi scheme was operational, collectors took crores of Rupees from depositors – including government officials, businessmen, professionals, faith-based organisations and pensioners– and circulated it among them, paying huge amounts of interests to some depositors by using the money invested by other depositors before the scheme

eventually went bust.

Police eventually seized 46 land titles, 42 vehicles, 59 bank passbooks, valuables worth Rs 10 lakhs and about Rs 7 crores in cash which were connected with the scam. A total of 45 people were arrested and charged under the Indian Penal Code.

Affidavits filed in the HC by the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police put the total amount of money involved in the scam at a little over Rs 433.80 crores although the police was able to recover only Rs 12.13 crores after auctioning off the seized materials on the or-

ders of a lower court.

The amount has since been transferred to the Deputy Commissioner on the directions of the lower court, which last October also acquitted all 45 accused.

The depositors’ union then wrote to the CJ, and the HC eventually took up the case and asked the government what steps it was taking to pay back the recovered amount to the depositors and why it had not challenged the acquittal of the 45 accused.

Another depositors’ body meanwhile curiously asked the HC to dismiss the petition saying they were happy with

the lower court’s decision.

The HC has since turned down the submission.

The state government replied to the HC saying the cases registered against the 45 accused were criminal cases and therefore the provisions of a law to protect the interests of depositors – called the Mizoram Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial establishments) Act 2002 – did not apply.

The government’s reply also included a submission by the public prosecutor, who gave several reasons for not challenging the acquittals, including that the depositors “all [took] the risks to get good returns”

and that “if someone is to blame for this, they are all to blame.”

The HC slammed the government’s reply as “wholly inadequate”, and the government has since told the HC the money has been handed over to the Deputy Commissioner.

The HC has subsequently asked the government to file revisions in or appeal against all the cases the 45 accused were acquitted, and asked the Aizawl Deputy Commissioner to inform the court

by October 22 what steps have been taken to enforce the law protecting depositors relevant to the case.

Curfew on non- BJP Manipur on issues in state locals in Manipur Newmai News Network

imphAl, September 11 (NNN): The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS), Student Wing today announced that it would enforce an indefinite ‘curfew’ on business activities of non-locals in Manipur beginning tomorrow until its demands are met by the state Government.

“We’ve decided to enforce an indefinite curfew on business activities of non-Manipuris in the state from tomorrow until all the 12 activists of ILP movement including students arrested by police are released and Additional Superintendant of Police (Traffic) Yengkhom Victoria is suspended from service,” JCILPS, Students Wing co-convenor S Subhachandra announced at a press meet.

A police team from Porompat Police Station arrested the 12 persons including members of JCILPS, Women Wing following an altercation broke out between ILP activists and a team of police led by Additional Superintendent of Police, Imphal

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West Police, Yengkhom Victoria here on September 8.

Subhachandra warned of action if any non-local is found defying the curfew. He accused the Manipur Government of paying no heed to the Inner Line Permit (ILP) issue.

Condemning the state Government for declaring indefinite holiday for all educational institutions from today, he said the Government had committed such blunders in the past too. Declaring indefinite holiday for all private educational institutions and Government schools and colleges cannot obstruct the ILP movement, he said.

He alleged that the Government in cahoots with Additional Superintendant of Police Victoria has been trying to crush the movement, saying the charges against the 12 ILP activists is totally irrational.

He sought full cooperation from the public in enforcing the curfew on business activities of non-Manipuris.

The people of Manipur need to think carefully before taking up any steps in their pursue of demands and not just act promptly while protesting and taking up extreme measures in the forms of total bandh or blockades, maintained Thounaojam Chaoba, president of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Manipur Pradesh while speaking at a press meet held at the party’s office located at Nityaipat Chuthek, Imphal here today.

According to the BJP president, taking up various forms of agitations will not bring a solution to a problem, but instead it would make the problem more serious. The chief minister and the deputy chief minister have always remained a mute spectator to the frequent economic blockades and total bandhs in the hill districts which indirectly bring misery to the people in the valley due to lack of supply of food and other essential commodities, Chaoba said. The state at the moment is paralyzed with no government to support or provide for their basic needs. At such time of crisis, the government at the Centre cannot be responsible for providing the needs of the people of the state, but, the state government should take the first initiative to adopt concrete forms of solutions, the BJP president added.

Neither the BJP government at the Centre is responsible for the deploy-

ment or removal of commando personnel in Ukhrul district. Amidst the bandhs and economic blockades in the hill districts, the state government should protect the lives and properties of the people in the state, stated Chaoba.

The BJP leader then said that the party is disappointed at the Congress led government of the state which is not able to look into the grievances of the people faced from time to time in the wake of bandhs or blockades. He recalled the 110 days economic blockade imposed

by United Naga Council (UNC) some years ago, when the people of the state suffered and the then state government as well as the UPA government at the Centre watched silently.

Chaoba also stated that the removal or deployment of police force in Ukhrul district was not decided by the Centre as alleged. The Chief Minister of the state himself had also told that the removal of the security forces from Ukhrul district was due to the improvement in law and order situation in the district, maintained the BJP president.

He also said that, Congress senior MLA RK Anand had also told that an all political party meeting regarding Inner Line Permit (ILP) should be convened and more forces should be deployed at Ukhrul. “These contrasting statements made by them show that there is no unity of thought within the Congress party”, maintained Chaoba.

The BJP president then questioned the state government whether

'Mary Kom' not releasing in Manipur is disheartening: Priyanka New Delhi, September 11 (pti): Priyanka Chopra is happy with all the critical praise coming her way for her performance as MC Mary Kom in the boxer's biopic but the actress says it is "disheartening" that people from Manipur cannot see the movie.

Kom too had expressed her sadness over her hometown missing its date with the big screen version of her life-story.

Hindi films are banned in Manipur since September, 2000, by separatist militant group Revolutionary Peoples Front which claims that Bollywood goes against Manipuri values.

"I feel very sad about it.

Mary herself spoke to the government officials but nothing could be done.

These decisions are made by people bigger than us.

I'm disheartened that the people there cannot watch my film. This has been happening for the past 10 years," Priyanka told PTI in an interview.

Priyanka, 32, however, hopes that the film, which released last week, will help bridge the gap between North East and the rest of India as it talks about a daughter from their soil.

"People there are not happy with the way they are treated elsewhere. I hope this film sheds light on that and we can help in any manner."

The actress, who left no-stone-unturned to promote the biopic, is happy that her hard work has paid off with the film's opening weekend collection standing at Rs 30 crore but says celebrations are still away.

"We are not celebrating the success yet. It's just an opening weekend collection. We feel that the film should do the same business in the coming days as well and then we will have a grand celebration. It's an incredible opening for a female-centric film after a long time," she said.

"I have been told that

'Mary Kom' has broken all the existing records of a femalecentric film. I feel femaledriven stories will break the gender bias in the industry eventually. Such films will give due credit to the actresses in the male-dominated world," she added.

The former Miss World says the feisty portrayal of the five-time World Amateur Boxing champion in the Omung Kumar-directed film is the mirror image of today's society.

"There have been many atrocities committed against woman in the society but we are no more sitting back at home. We rather have put our heads up and are facing the situations. The film mirrored such changes in the society," she said.

The 'Barfi!' star admits that she was nervous initially to take up the project as the fate of female-centric films at the box-office is not very bright in India.

But when Mary chose Priyanka for the film, she could not say no to her.

"I never anticipated that the film will be appreciated so much. It was a huge responsibility as I had to do complete justice to the

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youth icon image of Mary and also make the film appealing to the viewers," Priyanka added.

Produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and Sanjay Leela Bhansali, 'Mary Kom' has been applauded for Priyanka's performance. But it was panned for plugging some brands in the story.

"These brands act as

a major source to help us make the film in a bigger way. It was a small-budget film. Had it been a boy movie it could have been easier to get such a huge release but for a female-centric film it was necessary to do the brand promotions.

People don't think twice before coming to a conclusion," Priyanka said.

the killing of an IRB personnel and injuring two others at Ukhrul recently and moreover declaring holidays for schools and colleges are the signs of improvement of situation.

Chaoba added that the BJP has always stood for the welfare of the people by protecting the territorial integrity of the state.

On the present Inner Line Permit (ILP) issue in the state, the BJP president said that due to the state government’s inability to adopt a concrete law to check the influx of non-locals into the state, the people have been taking up various steps to filter them by demanding the implementation of the ILP in the state. In this attempt of the people through various protests and agitations, the present law and order situation has resulted, he maintained. If the government had instituted certain laws regarding ILP, Joint Committee on ILP would not have been constituted to check the existence and verification of non-locals in the state.

The BJP president then said that regarding Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), there is a need to fully remove the Disturb Areas Act from the whole of the state. Only then can the state protect the life of Irom Sharmila who has been fasting for 14 years for the repeal of AFSPA 1958, he added saying that the state government has always remained a mute spectator to the issues faced by the people of the state.

Governor's resignation

New Delhi, September 11 (iANS): President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday accepted the resignation of V.K. Duggal as the governor of Manipur and Mizoram. A Rashtrapati Bhavan press communique said: "The president has accepted the resignation of Vinod Kumar Duggal, as governor of Manipur and Mizoram." "The president has been pleased to appoint Krishan Kant Paul, governor of Meghalaya to discharge the functions of the governor of Manipur and the governor of Mizoram, in addition to his own duties, until regular arrangements for the office of the governor of Manipur and Mizoram are made," the communique said. Duggal had resigned Aug 28, becoming the ninth governor to do so since the NDA government assumed office in May.

TPOM questions AMUCO on ‘Manipur Integrity Day’ tADubi, September 11 (mexN): The Tribal People’s Organisation of Manipur has questioned AMUCO’s observance of “Manipur Integrity Day” stating that the tribals are not part of AMUCO. A press release from TPOM Convener Puni Ashuli Arche and President Joel Lorho questioning the validity of the term “AMUCO” stated, “The tribal communities and Hill Tribal people strongly oppose ‘AMUCO’ and warn for unnecessarily dragging other communities into AMUCO’s fold, which is purely a valley based Meitei Organization.” It maintained that it would not have any objection or opposition if their nomenclature had been “All Meiteis United Club Organisation” as it covers Imphal Valley only. TPOM added that it respects “Meitei organizations” and called for reciprocation. “In this regard,” TPOM stated, “the question of ‘All Manipur Integrity Day’ does not arrive.”

Mizoram has the highest incidence of cancer from tobacco: Thanhawla AizAwl, September 11 (pti): Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla today said that the state has the highest incidence of cancer due to use of tobacco.

Addressing a function of the observance of the first Mizoram State Anti Tobacco Day in Aizawl, Lal Thanhawla said that the smokers and users of other tobacco products should stop immediately to enjoy healthy life and reduce spending. The day was observed on the occasion of the 25th raising day of Indian Society on Tobacco and Health (Mizoram Chapter) in which the chief minister’s wife Lal Riliani is the founder president.

Three militants gunned down GuwAhAti, September 11 (iANS): Three members of a newly-floated militant outfit were killed in a gun battle with security forces in Assam Thursday, police said.

The militants of the United Peoples Liberation Front (UPLF) were killed in Hatikhuli village in Dima Hasao district. Acting on a tip off that some militants were hiding in the village, security forces launched an operation. There was an exchange of fire and the three cadres were killed, police said.

An AK-56 rifle with two magazines, a 7.65 pistol with two magazines, 50 rounds of ammunition and a Chinese grenade were recovered from them. The outfit was involved in the killing of a superintendent of police and his personal security officer in Hamren in Karbi Anglong district in June.

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few days ago a local paper reported that one Baliram Sharma, a total stranger, found the Naga Taekwondo team (faith In Action) left stranded at the New Delhi international airport as they had missed their flight to Korea where they were to participate in the world Taekwondo competition. The report said that the delay in getting their Visas was the reason for missing the flight and the team had no longer any money to purchase fresh tickets and that this Mr Sharma loaned them Rs 2.70 Lakhs to enable them to purchase fresh tickets and go to Korea for their competition despite others cautioning him about freely loaning money to total strangers because he had faith in Naga people. In the event, the team won world championship and returned successful, having broken India’s drought of 40 years in the team competition.

Reading this news report of a total stranger from mainland India, helping a Naga team like he did in Delhi, gives rise to so many emotions, some of them conflicting. But what this Good Samaritan has done for the Naga team is something that should be etched in the collective memories of the Nagas and Nagaland. Indeed, such stories ought to be included in the curricula for school children in Moral Science Studies in Nagaland schools. This is real and teaches what churches preach but usually end in a huge vacuum!

What are the feelings/questions that one goes through on reading this report?

Some of mine are as follows:1. Why and how could the Faith in Action team miss their flight? Visas problem is broadly cited. Usually, this is something

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ooking at the life of Naga society/people we can see that God had blessed our land/ peoplewithsomanygiftand talents. When we look around there are many families and individual who live luxuriously/ life. Let us accept all these as a God’s blessing. But out of all these we Nagas are lacking in some area i.e.

1. No proper road linkage within the state.

2. Communication problem 3. Dishonesty, these three problems is making the people of Naga to become poor.

Firstly, “No proper road linkage within the state”- when it comes to transportation we see that many of us suffer and struggle, and also have to cancel many plans and programmes due to various bandh, for instance like 72hrs/48 hrs bandh etc call by our neighbouring state, since there is no proper road where we can reach our destination within our state without touching other state. And i believe that every one of us feel sorry for the entire incident which had happened in the journey especially for those who have to travel by passenger transportation.

Because when we look at the luxury life of our Minister, MLA, and VIP, s etc who travel with lots of security, escort with beacon light do not face such kind of problems unlike the

that could have been tackled before-hand if applications were sent in on time. And you are going to a world event! Moreover, South Korea is an Asian country that does not cause much problems. Further, Nagaland and South Korea have very good relations; there is even a friendship society and Koreans keep coming to Nagaland.

It seems apparent that somebody somewhere goofed up. Possibly, there was no proper guidance from both at home and abroad or the team had not properly prepared for their journey. The State has been sending so many people abroad as its teams. Why couldn’t they do it this time?

The Taekwondo Federation/Association too has enough experience. This is unfortunate and shameful and should not be repeated.

2. Invitations to such mega events are given out much in advance and includes proper instructions of what to do, when and where. This brings out a common Naga trait frequently seen – a general attitude of treating everything with casualness, even apathy. Often there is also empty bravado: Hoijabo, even Dekhaidibo, but without doing homework! This attitude should go. (Sl number one above is more for “officials” and this one more on the part of the participants).

3. I think what Mr Sharma has done is an excellent example of how mainland India can win the hearts and minds of those in the periphery who are usually only seen as “problem creators”. Who in the world can, or dare to, argue with what Baliram Sharma has done for this hapless Naga team? He has raised the goodwill of the entire Naga people because of his act of generosity.

4. It is also time for Nagas to look inwards. How many Naga Christians do we think would be generous like Baliram Sharma after all our shouting about being Christian and a Christian State?! The Naga Churches used to keep talking about sending thousands of Naga missionaries abroad to convert people. I think Mr Baliram Sharma is a “converted” person. What kind of conversion could one imagine for Mr Sharma? If you convert a person who is already converted then you only put him/ her in a state of non-conversion again!

Religion (Churches) and Politics were uniting forces once and even created a new Naga Identity by merging disparate tribes and opposing tribe cultures. Now both are becoming divisive forces and confusing people without proper priorities. How can Naga society progress when two of the most powerful “institutions” are apparently so confused themselves!

5. I wish a letter of acknowledgement and thanks could go to Mr Baliram Sharma from prominent citizens and organizations in Nagaland. Certainly one should go from the State Government. What about a State award to him? Surely, a response is required from Nagas and Nagaland. This has a very significant happening for Nagas as a whole and a prestige issue for the State.

Added to that the Faith in Action team has brought laurels to the State and the country. Will the State reject and refuse the laurels they have brought?

6. I don’t know if the money that Mr Sharma so kindly loaned has been returned to him. If not, I wish the members of the Faith in Action team would contribute from among themselves and repay

him along with a proper thank you letter.

Others, including State Government, can contribute and give to the team later. But it would be much more meaningful if the actual beneficiaries did the repayment in the first instance and as soon as possible.

Hopefully, this has already been done.

7. I felt proud that a “total stranger” felt so confident and trust in the Nagas to loan that much of his personal money.

This could only come from a personal experience of his. Somebody, somewhere at some point had done him a good turn.

Someone must record Mr Sharma’s story and experiences with Nagas. This is also a lesson for everyone. No good deed is ever wasted. And if you want to claim to be Christians your goodness must only extend further.

8. Finally, all the members of the Faith in Action team deserve to win State recognition and reward.

I have no idea who this Sharma. From the report, even the beneficiaries of his generosity had not known him before. But what a positive and heart-warming story which should find completion by the team returning the loan and building further from it. This event is an excellent opportunity for bridge-building works across the mainland-North East divide and should not be frittered away. The Faith In Action team could start a friendship society or similar initiative. This will also go towards problem solving as better understanding and appreciation builds by tearing down human walls of ignorance, misunderstanding and fear.

The Problems Of Nagas other normal citizens of Naga. But unlike the past days, in the recent problems that arise within the two states every traveller have encounter transportation problem by all the citizens of Naga. And therefore i hope every have realize the need of road within our state.

Secondly, “communication problems”- if I’m not mistaken we Naga do not have our pure common language. Because according to the history the so called “Nagamese” is a shared language from our neighbouring state i.e. from Assam. And therefore, when it comes to meetings and gathering of different organization, including the Church we Naga seems to speak in “English” leaving behind “Nagamese” which is known as Naga language. But to my understanding i think all cannot communicate in English. And many of us including me, we discourage our children from speaking Nagamese, but do we have any other common language so that we can use this for easy communication?

Thirdly, “Dishonesty”- our state is known as “Nagaland for Christ”, but is this name fit for us? Let us think it properly. Because to be

in the Kingdom of God attending Sunday church is not enough but we need to be honest and be faithful towards each other as well as with our Almighty God. Looking back at our forefather’s life and activities we have heard our parents telling us that even though they do not know anything about what the Bible and Christ is all about yet simply they were very honest and faithful in all the discussion and decision making, and because of which today we are bless and enjoying our life, but in today’s context i think our generation is destroying or breaking the rules of Christianity, where we are suppose to be in the likeness of Chris. For instance like different organisation and churches organized meeting bringing lots of issues and finally end up with strong decision making be it positive or negative by listing out all the do’s and don’ts and at last as a witness lastly we sign up to all the paper works of the meeting. But do we really respect and try to be faithful towards all the agreement which we have made?

Or once we are out from the very place we forget and escape from all these? If we cannot obey our own made agreement then by what way

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are we going to stand firm? What are we going to left to our next generation as footprints of truthful and honesty like our forefather did to us? Again our state the so called “Nagaland for Christ”, should not forget that we have made conviction with God that our state will sent 10,000 Missionaries. But how many churches, societies, families and individuals is praying in order to fulfil this promises? Naga seems to neglect and run away from the very word “honesty” and take shelter under “Dishonesty”. And the nearest example is that, our leaders made lots of promises to take up and upgrade many projects, but how many are being fulfilled?

Most importantly – “The Road” because we see that even within our own state and district there is no proper maintenance, it is just like the lake and fishery bond during summer and in winter season it is fill with dust. And in addition to the road problems there is more such as – no proper maintenance of stadium to organise national level games and sports, no medical college where people who cannot effort can come for treatment, no big industries and factories where

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eeking relationship with the Creator is the birth right of every human being born to the world. Man himself has weaknesses and shortcomings and cannot do anything against evil forces himself. But those who have relationship with God cannot be defeated or overcome by evil because God our Creator is the Almighty God, Lord, King, Saviour and Redeemer. He is the only sovereign power. Human relationship with Him is the power which is above all forces of evil. If we have relationship with God, no power has power over our lives except the sovereign will of God. Our relationship with God will triumph over all enemies. Our relationship with God will triumph over evil forces such as Al Qaeda. Physically and materially we may have all preparedness to face any eventuality but we can be conquered or defeated by evils if we are not in preparedness in our relationship with the Lord. Our victory depends on our preparedness of relationship with God. So the rising tide of evils is the pressure of seeking relationship with God. The heavens and the earth are the creations of God and we are created and are living on His earth and under His sun. We are not the owners but we are mere stewards. So we have to live according to His will. There is a law or human ethics, “KNOW GOD, BELIEVE IN HIM, FEAR HIM AND OBEY HIM.” It is by knowing the Owner, believing in Him, fearing Him and obeying Him only humankind can have relationship with Him. We need not fear terrorism, violence, anti-socials and war instead we have to be cautious of lack of relationship with our Lord. The world is being ruined by our lack of relationship with God. Many countries are being ruined by lack of relationship with God even in the pretext of religiosity.

If the truth is realized, the way of solution is found.

The whole universe is existing by one Creator. The crux of the problems in the world is unknowing God and the solution is knowing God. The defeat of the world is by lack Charles Chasie of human relationship with God and having relationship with God is the victory. many youngster can employed Rev. L. Suohie Mhasi and earn for their living, and no proper maintenance of park where people can come to relax. It doesn’t mean that we do not have at all; of course we have but are it up to the standard comparing to other state?

In our country majority of the poppropos the caption “ The first Christian Convert ulation is covered by Hindus and among the Zeliangrong & Inpui” by one K Daimai of Muslim yet they fear and obey their god from the core of their heart and Nagaram, Imphal, published in The Morung Express on do all the things and. And in many 21st August 2014, that Namrizinang Pamai of Chakhuak other states people/public seek for kiu village was the first convert among the Zeliangrong justice in all the issues by bringing and Inpui; it is to be clarified that it is false due to the facts it to the court and finally punish stated as under: the accused by putting them in the It is a fact that the first convert among the Zeliangrong jail. Whereas coming back to our and Inpui brethren is Late Heizieluing of Benreu village, state we do not stick to such kind of under the present Peren District of Nagaland, who was rules and regulation, and therefore baptized by Rev SW Rivenburg in the year 1897. Accordwe end up with lots of confusion ingly, the Benreu Baptist Church centenary was celebratwhom to blame as a result slowly ed from 7-9 February 1997 at Benreu village. day by day honesty/truthfulness Also Late Irangteing of Tampung village, under Senapati is fading away, thus to whom are District of Manipur, was baptized by Rev SW Rivenburg in we to blame for all the causes? Let us therefore stand in the truth and the year 1907 at Benreu, and Tampung Baptist Church censtrive forward as written in the tenary was celebrated from 20-21 January 2007.

Therefore, it is an established fact that the first conbook of Romans 12:21 it is written vert among the Zeliangrong and Inpui brethren of all the “Do not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” let us come three States; i.e, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, is Late out from all these problems and Heizieluing. Also if the claim is confined only to Manipur stay away from it and start to co-op- State, it is Late Irangteing, and not as claimed by Namrizerate with one another by joining inang Pamai. our hands and work together for Executive Secretary, the upliftment of our state – “NagaZBCC, HQ: Peren land for Christ”.

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Birthday GreetinGs State Excise steps up surveillance Dear Filip,

Nagaland’s Governor Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya, officials of Raj Bhavan and government officials with media persons during press conference at Raj Bhavan, Kohima on September 11. (Morung Photo)

Minister appeals for continued support from Pungro KIPHIRE, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): A public meeting for the people of Pungro Sub-division is held today at Guest House complex Pungro with Y Patton, Home Minister Nagaland as the chief guest. He was accompanied by C Kipili Sangtam, Minister for Power Nagaland, Khuzolozo Azo, Minister for Road and Bridges, Tohanba, Parliamentary Secretary for CAWD, S Kejong Chang, Parlimentary Secretary for Horticulture and T Torechu, Parliamentary

Secretary for Excise and Housing Nagaland. Addressing the gathering the chief guest said that owing to the peace in Pungro sub-division, lot of development had taken places in the area.

Asserting that Naga People’s Front will surely come to power even in the next tenure, he appeals the public of Pungro to give maximum cooperation to the present leadership. Declaring that the “Congress Era” has ended, he said that people asked many things such as developments etc

but what he wants is just a one true vote which will build their career.

The Home minister of Nagaland who inaugurated the New Police Station at Pungro in the morning also gives his assurance to construct Staff Quarters for the Police at Pungro. He also assured all possible cooperation to the Pungro people. C Kipili Sangtam who spoke at the function asked the people of Pungro to recognize their leader so as to build more relationship between the leader and public. He also declared

Sub Centre inaugurated at New Lizumi ZUNHEBOTO, SEPTEMBER 11 (DIPR): The New Lizumi Sub Centre was inaugurated by Dr. G Hokishe Sema, CMO, Zunheboto on September 6. Delivering the inaugural speech, Dr. Hokishe expressed that the community of this area will be benefitted immensely so far as health sector is concerned through the existence of the new Sub Centre. He also urged the staffs and community to develop a working atmosphere and be sincere thereby leav-

ing no space for others to complain. Stressing on the importance of communitization, Dr. Hokishe also encouraged the community to go for timely immunization of children and said that it was very important for everyone to be in good health and further express optimism that the new Sub Centre building would be beneficial to everyone.

Vote of thanks was delivered by Khekuto Zhimo, Chairman, Lizumi Council and benediction was pronounced by Samuel, Pas-

that, the Executive Engineer (Power) will shortly upgraded in three district of Kiphire, Longleng and Peren. The Minister also appealed the gathering to take care of the public property and consider it as a people’s property.

T Torechu who delivered the vote of thanks, extends his appreciation to the dignitaries for sacrificing their time in coming to Pungro. He said that the present government is doing all possible things to meet the needs of the public. He also thank the government for reaching all the village under Pungro with road connectivity.

Later Khuzolozo Azo, Minister for Road and Bridges Nagaland inaugurated a new bridge at 0.2 location connection Kiphire and Pungro. Further, the minister will also be gracing Apple Festival at Thanamir Village on September 12 as the chief guest.

tor, Lizu Aviqato. During the Inaugural programme CMO, Zunheboto was accompanied by Malaria Inspector NVBDCP, Avikali DPM, Shekho Sophie Media Officer and Valerie Kiba BPM, Zunheboto Sadar. The inauguration programme was chaired by Nikheshe, GB, Chairman, VHC. Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Hokuto, Pastor Lizu New. Short KOHIMA, SEPTEMspeech was delivered by BER 10 (MExN): A one Head GB. Special number day capacity building was given by Tonokali. programme for progressive farmers was organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kohima at Logwashunyu village on September 10. According Other highlights of the to a press note issued by program included spe- the Programme Co-ordicial songs by Class 12 stu- nator KVK, Tesophenyu, dents and Lochumi Kikon Dr Akashe Zhimoni, the and selection of Miss & Mr main objective of the proFresher 2014 which was gramme was to encourage bagged by Khonzani Y Tso- winter vegetable cultivation and scientific farming poe of BA 1st Semester and Zuthun- of pigs. Twenty farmers go Ngullie of class 11 re- from Logwashunyu and spectively. The 1st part of Tsosunyu village particithe program ended with pated in the programme.

All together 3 subject a vote of thanks delivered

by Renbi E. Lotha, General matter specialist (SMS) on Secretary MTCSU. The sec- soil conservation, animal ond session was conducted science and horticulture, in honor of the teachers, presented their topic on the day being celebrated as winter vegetable cultivateacher’s day nationwide. tion, swine production

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The State Excise department during the month of August 2014 in its effort to implement ‘Total Prohibition’ had stepped up its surveillance and patrolling duty round the clock in different pockets of the town, checking illegal supply, smuggling of liquor, drugs in the district.

A press release from Lanuwati Jamir, Dy Commissioner of Excise (NC) informed that deploying its 3 wings – District staffs, mobile squad and narcotic cell – the department conducted a series of raids in hotels, restaurants and lounges, selling liquor and was successful in arresting and registering 210 cases of liquor cases and 5 drugs cases. It

seized 3261 bottles of assorted IMFL, 4909 bottles of beer, 2444 tabs/capsules of S. Proxyvon and 2000 bottles of cough syrup. The department also realized Rs. 3,54,900 as fine amount and registered 5 drug cases in the court of law booked under the relevant section of law.

Meanwhile, Dy Commissioner Excise has informed that the state excise department is keeping strict vigil round the clock to thwart any attempt to smuggle liquor in the district and state, with all its resources and man-power under its disposal to contain flow of liquor. Jamir, in this regard, has urged the people to make ‘prohibition’ a success in the state.

ANPWDFWA affirms resolutions DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 11, (MExN): The All Nagaland PWD Field Workers Association (ANPWDFWA) today stated that, a joint meeting of All Inter-Departmental Field Staff Association Joint Forum (ANIDFSAJF) held on September 9 at Dimapur had “unanimously resolved” to appeal the government for issuing Regularization and RoP Order of W/C employee within this year. In a press note, ANPWDFWA president Inakhu Aye and general secretary, K Atovi Awomi added representative from 11 departments from eleven district

of Nagaland attended the meeting. Describing the minutes of the meeting, the release added that, the Forum will request the government to honour the judgement passed by Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench on March 5, 2012, regarding the issue of Regularization and RoP “within” December 31, 2014. The Forum will go for on agitation followed by road blocks and cutting of power and water supply all over Nagaland if the state government fails to honour the judgement within the stipulated period, the release added.

KVK organises capacity building programme

ous students and teachers. Emilo Tsopoe of BA 1st Semester spoke on behalf of the Freshers while the speech on behalf of the old timers was delivered by Zuthunglo Patton of BA 5th Semester.

The Chief Guest, in his short speech, reminded the students of the cut-throat competition in the present day world and exhorted the students to know where they stand and to gear up to face the challenges of life. The Chief Guest also launched the college website www. mounttiyicollege.com.

NTFTF adopts sets of resolution DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The Nagaland Tree Farmers’ and Timbers’ Forum (NTFTF) have adopted a number of resolution on its executive meeting held on September 10 for the “general interest” and overall welfare of genuine local entrepreneurs engage in timber and farming business. According to a press note form NTFTF, the meeting among other things decided to request the State government officials especially the VIPs and politicians to refrain from recommending al-

location of train wagons to wrong person(s) as they are not genuine contractors and does not fulfill the criteria laid down by the department. The forum contended that these contractors ruining the welfare of the genuine farmers and decided to vehemently oppose such practice in near future.

The meeting further decided that, any local entrepreneur having interest in practicing timber business should first fulfill the criteria set by the Ministry of Environment & Forest and

the SIT. In this regard, the Forum informed that, it has decided to extend guidance and assistance to any local entrepreneur and genuine contractors having interest in the field. It was also decided that, the Forum will appeal those concerned pressure group(s) to let the Department execute its function without any hindrance as per rules and regulation of the department, the release added. For any information and guidance, it added that, the Forum can be reached at its office at Midland, Dimapur.

Three day ACL training in Peren

PEREN, SEPTEMBER 11(MExN): A three day training on Activity and Competency Learning (ACL) Programme for Teachers under SDEO Peren of Peren District was inaugurated by C Zuponi Lotha, SDEO Peren on September 9. According to a press note from Co-ordi-

nator, DRP Peren Alungle, the chief guest spoke on the importance of ACL as a new and innovative system of learning and called upon the trainees to adopt the innovative approach in their teaching-learning with activities that provide learning situation and opportunities.

She further added that, the

ACL system of learning will pave way and enable the students learnt skill and knowledge to competently compete with others in this competitive world. More than 50 teachers representing various ACL Schools under SDEO Peren are attending the training which concludes today.

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Mex FiLe NSCN (K) notifies MON, SEPTEMBER 12 (MExN): The NSCN (K) today stated all matters relating to financial transaction within Mon District will be handled by Col. Apen, the overall in-charge of Chaplee affairs. In a press notice, Ministry of Chaplee,NSCN (K), Kilonser Starson informed all the taxpayers to “contact, consult, and transact” with Col. Apen to avoid any confusions as he was authorized by the Ministry of Chaplee, NSCN/GPRN.

SDO (E) Kiphire informs KIPHIRE, SEPTEMBER 12 (MExN): In a press note received here, the SDO (E) Kiphire informed that the power supply to some colonies in Kiphire Town will remain affected for some time due some defects in 500 KVA 33/0.4 KV transformer. The release added that the department is doing their best to restore the problems and requested the public of Kiphire to bear the inconvenience.

NPF condoles KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The members of Naga Peoples’ Party (NPF) Central Hqs. today express their deep sadness over the sad demise of Late K R Waza, the husband of Atsole Weza, Advisor, NPF Central Women Wing on September 9. According to a NPF Press Bureau release, Late Waza was a devoted social workers known for his simplicity and hard work. All ranks of NPF Central office bearers and letters extend their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the release added.

Mount Tiyi College celebrates foundation day DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): Mount Tiyi Goverment College celebrated its 40th Freshers’ Social cum College Foundation Day on September 5 with Robin Lotha, Deputy Commissioner as the Chief Guest. The program was chaired by Shancholo Khuvung, Asst.

Prof (English) and started with an invocation prayer pronounced by Meripeni Ngully, Asso. Prof (History).

Principal of the college, Dr Apeni Lotha welcomed the gathering and also felicitated some meritori-

They say that the most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy. And on this special day of yours, we wish that you would enjoy life and be happy. It's all that matters. Happy Birthday!

NSCD’s GBM KVK staffs with the participants of Logwashunyu and tsosunyu villages

and reclamation of soil.

SMS on Soil Conservation, Zheite explains the benefits and method of using bio-fertilizers and reclamation of acidic soil.

The SMS on Horticulture, Khekali Sema highlighted the nutritional importance of vegetables, vegetables that can be grown in winter season, and the method of cultivating broc-

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The Northern Sumi Community Dimapur (NSCD), the erstwhile Northern Sumi Union, Dimapur will be holding its general body meeting on September 13 at Circuit House from 10AM. In a press note, the NSCD Chairman, Kughahe K Chishi said that, the meeting will discuss matters relating to the forthcoming annual prayer meet and constitution drafting committee for its Constitution and requested all concern to attend positively.

coli, capsicum and carrot.

D r.Te m j e n n u n g s a n g , SMS on Animal Science explained the different breeds of pigs, housing for pigs, stock selection, care during farrowing and weaning, nutrition and health care for pigs. The CVC informs Landowners meeting was chaired by Longmayanger Pongen, CHüMUKEDIMA, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The SMS on Agriculture Exten- final railway line survey from Khuova River (Shokhuvi sion, the release added.

Bridge) to Chümukedima Check Gate will starts from September 12. In this connection, the Chümukkedima Village Council Chairman, Razouvotuo Chatsu informed all the land owners and public under its jurisdiction to come positively and identify their land for further records during the survey.

46 AR arrests one in Kiphire

KIPHIRE, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): Based on specific information of arms peddling, Kiphire coy of 46 AR searched the house of Yanglicho Sangtam in Kiphire village in September 9 and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunitions form him. According to an 31 AR press note, the recovered items contains eight rifles including ammunition and some ex- er handed over to PS Kipan AK-56 and some foreign plosive like detonator and hire along with the recovmade weapons along with PEK. The accused was lat- ered items.

Agri Minister visits Phek district PHEK, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): Minister of Agriculture & Chairman, NSAMB Dr. Benjongliba Aier, inaugurated the 4th Black Day Memorial Cup 2014 at Phor Village in Phek District on September 8. According to press release issued by Jacob Yanthan, Dy. Director of Agriculture, Dr. Aier in his speech congratulated the Pochury Students’ Union for organizing such events in memory of our brave martyrs who had sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the Nagas.

Dr. Aier called upon the youth to promote this Memorial Cup with a vision to preserve and protect the unique identity of our Nagas and to spread the importance of the tribal history through sports and also to create a platform and opportunity for the youth

to developed their talents and skills.

Dr. Aier opined that Nagaland is a unique State, consisting of many tribes but living together with unity and harmony which makes the State a great Nation. He urged the students not to forget the sacrifices made by our leaders in order to have a better tomorrow for all of us. According to him, our freedom movement in the beginning was a united effort and there was ample coordination between the villagers and the freedom fighters, but regretfully, factionalism and groupism have obstructed the freedom movement and becoming a hindrance to the peace process. The Govt. of India is also getting confused due to so many factions urge the leaders to shed away their

pride and egos and work cohesively to achieve our desired goals. We all should pray hard for our leaders for their unity he added.

The minister and his team of officers and party leaders also visited Wazeho Cement Factory and NSMDC Decorative Unit on September 9. They also visited Agriculture Offices at Meluri and at Pfutsuro in Phek District where various issues regarding for the farmers’ welfare and the difficulties faced by the officers and the staff of the Department were discussed. He encouraged the officers and staffs to be attentive towards the farmers’ needs and to work hard in their respective posting and implement different schemes for more development and benefit of the farming community.

BJYM meeting DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Nagaland will be holding its executive meeting on September 12 at the Party head office, Supermarket Dimapur at 10. A press note from BJYM general secretary, Mathew K Janger informed all the office bearers and executive members to attend the meeting without failure.

First COPU meeting on September 18 KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The Members of the Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU), Nagaland Legislative Assembly will be conducting its first committee meeting on September 18 from 10 AM at the Assembly Committee Hall. In a press note, the Joint Secretary, Aosenla requested all the committee members to attend the meeting positively.

BJP Nagaland appeals for flood relief DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nagaland State Unit today appealed the citizens of the state to donate generously toward relief and rehabilitation of the flood affected people in Jammu & Kashmir. A press note from BJP, Nagaland State President, Dr. M Chuba Ao added that, the party had authorized its youth wing, the Bharatiya Janata Yuba Morcha (BJYM) to collect the relief material from the well wishers in Nagaland.

AR apprehends 2 arms peddlers DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): Two arm peddlers were arrested by 29 Assam Rifles on two separate operations around Dimapur. According to a AR release, one person identified as Binoka Zhimo of Burma Camp, Dimapur was arrested along with one Pt. 22 Pistol on September 8 from Burma Camp.

In a separate operation, one arms peddler identified as Jiyab Uddin of Ghorapatti, Dimapur was arrested form along with two Pt. 22 Pistols and two live rounds on September 9. The arrested peddlers along with the recovered items were handed over to East Police Station, Dimapur.

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IN-FOCUS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express FrIDAy 12 SEPTEmbEr 2014 volumE IX ISSuE 250

by Aheli moitra

fiscal Correction

Waiting for Modi’s Generosity

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he annual financial statement popularly known as the Budget for the year 2014-15 was presented by the new Chief Minister TR Zeliang and subsequently passed by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly recently. However, except for payment of salary to government employees, which as per media reports is also not being fully met, development work continues to be on standstill. In the meantime every effort is being made to get the BJP led government at the Centre to bail us out of yet another financial crisis. The question on everyone’s mind is how come the new government under TR Zeliang has inherited such a financial mess to the point of bankruptcy. Where did we go wrong? Is it really the fault of the 13th Finance Commission alone as is being blamed upon? It will be foolhardy to believe only one side of the story. Let’s accept the argument of the ruling government that the award of the 13th Finance Commission was ‘adverse’ for Nagaland with its “unreasonable and unrealistic assessments”. But what about management of public funds or its rampant misuse in this case?

This cannot be blamed on the 13th Finance Commission can we? The responsibility for either mis-utilization of funds or excess appointment in the government has to be borne by the ruling dispensation. Flawed policies or corrupt governance on our part cannot be blamed on the 13th Finance Commission.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a hard taskmaster by nature and will not oblige so easily unlike some of his predecessors. He will in all probability get into the truth of the matter before taking a decision. The Indian government has a strong and efficient network of intelligence in place and it would be naïve on our part to think that we can do wrong and get away. It is unlikely that Mr Modi will give a blank cheque or unconditional grant to wipe out our big deficit. By all indication, the new government headed by Mr Modi will want certain measures to be taken by the State government. Whether it is in bureaucratic or political circles, there is already talks of ‘restructuring’ and better ‘financial management’ as a first step towards improving the ‘pathetic financial condition of the state’ and the promised assistance from the Centre. In fact we in Nagaland should take this difficult period we are faced with, as an opportunity to improve and streamline our system.

Even if the Government of India were to wipe out our deficit with say a special grant or provide sufficiently to meet our administrative costs and development needs, perhaps we would still need more funds. Our CM has recently expressed hope that “Nagaland would soon see a new dawn of light with the 14th Finance Commission award”. But just asking or getting more funds is not going to be enough. Governance in general needs to improve so also our institutional mechanism (checks and balances) to oversee and account for every spending of the government. For several years now, this column has been writing about the need to take corrective measures so that the State does not fall into a debt trap. Despite the advice the government has continued in the path of populism, wasteful expenditure and rampant corruption leading to this pitiable financial condition. Without corresponding accountability, fiscal prudence, discipline and responsibility on our part how can others like Mr Modi trust us with money. Let us do our part of fiscal correction while we hope for Modi’s generosity.

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José-Manuel Barreto

The body of Colombian women is a battleground

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group of 60 victims of the Colombian armed conflict last month spoke to representatives of the government and the guerrilla of the FARC, who have been engaged in peace talks in Havana, Cuba, since November 2012. It’s time to impress on both parties to the negotiations the need to address the plight of the Colombian women and girls who have been victims of sexual violence in the context of the conflict.

A recent report, Colombia: Women, Conflict-Related Violence and the Peace Process, published by Sisma Mujer, ABColombia and the NGO US Office on Colombia, documents the sexual violence to which women have been subjected in this context.

The picture is shocking: between 2000 and 2009, women’s organisations recorded 12,809 cases in which women and girls were victims of rape, as well as 1,575 cases of forced prostitution, 4,415 victims of forced pregnancy and 1,810 forced abortions.

Gang rape, sexual slavery, beatings, torture, mutilation and even murder and the killing of foetuses have been involved. In many cases rape was committed in the presence of family members. The victims have been mainly women and girls living in the countryside or in small towns and villages—poor peasants caught in the middle of the conflict.

Indigenous and Afro-Colombian women have suffered higher rates of violence, with here racism playing a role.

“Systematic and generalised” All sides have committed these crimes: right-wing paramilitaries and their heirs, the criminal bands; members of the army and the police, as well as the guerrilla groups, including the FARC. Nor is conflict-related sexual violence the consequence of individual members of these armies going rogue, as some claim. According to the Constitutional Court, it is “systematic and generalised”—tellingly, the FARC has a policy of forced contraception and abortion.

Rape is inscribed within the dynamics of war. It is used to secure social submission and territorial control by creating an atmosphere of fear and terror, and as a way of punishing or taking revenge on enemies and their real or alleged sympathisers. Rape is also a tool to recruit girls as combatants.

The sexual violence which serves the logic of war finds favourable conditions in the entrenched machismo and social discrimination characteristic of “traditional” Colombian culture. The economic and political marginalisation of women is pervasive in Colombian society. The result is a web of prejudices according to which women are to serve men, their bodies to be used and disposed of.

Almost all these crimes are perpetrated with absolute impunity. Only 18% of the victims of domestic and conflict-related rape report it to the authorities and in only 2% is there a conviction.

Women’s perspectives Earlier this year the Colombian president, Juan Manuel Santos, responded to the request by feminist organisations that women be included in the government’s team of seven negotiators in charge of the peace talks with the FARC. The concern had been to ensure women’s problems and perspectives were represented in the peace conversations. Santos included two women –one of African descent.

According to international humanitarian law, the sexual crimes committed in the context of the conflict represent crimes against humanity. A crucial task for the government and the guerrillas will be to ensure that they are not pushed under the carpet.

Culprits from all sides should not be favoured by amnesty. Otherwise impunity would add humiliation to the trauma of victimisation. Any eventual political settlement cannot allow rapists to walk free in the streets of Colombia—or in the corridors of power.

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C O M M E N T A R Y

Fiona Longmuir

The power of play T he importance of creative play for children is well known. Imaginative games help young kids to express themselves in a positive way, as well as learning empathy through the experience of pretending to be other people. Play helps them explore questions such as “How would this person react in this situation?” and “How would I feel if I were part of this story?”.

It also allows them to develop their problem solving skills. Their stories and games might seem totally random, but when you delve a bit deeper, they are usually underpinned with some kind of logic. Unrestrained by conventional ways of thinking, children are able to find unusual, out-of-the-box solutions to the scenarios that they dream up. Children who engage regularly in creative play grow up to be smarter, more emotionally intelligent and more able to cope with stress than their non-playful counterparts. So why do we stop working on these skills as adults?

Growing up is often seen as a process of becoming increasingly more serious, until finally you represent little more than a knitted pair of eyebrows and a frown. Playing is seen as frivolous and time wasting.

In a study by the University of Zurich, a massive 80% of survey respondents admitted that they avoid drawing attention to themselves for fear of being laughed at. With this environment in mind, it’s little wonder that adults feel embarrassed playing, even with their own children. A recent study by Chad Valley toys found that two thirds of parents lack the confidence to get creative while playing with their children, with a quarter of fathers too self conscious to even draw a picture with their child. If adults are too embarrassed to be playful in front of the people who think they are the greatest people in the world, what chance do they have of carrying creative skills into more vulnerable situations, such as their working life?

Another contributing factor to this imagination drought is that we have this conception of creativity being an innate quality, which some people have and some people don’t. In fact, creativity is a skill, a muscle that gets stronger the more you use it. It may come easier to some people than others but everyone can, and should, be creative. The world moves so quickly now, with unpredictable, unprecedented developments and problems arising every day. If we are to hope to keep up with this ever changing world, we need flexible, imaginative minds, who aren't afraid to do things a little differently. We need to create open, collaborative work environments where new ideas can be explored without fear of ridicule. Playfulness can be a great tool to encourage people to relax and give more of themselves.

This is even the case with people who are meeting for the first time - remember the strangers in the ball pit? That's right, all those cringeworthy teambuilding exercises you've tried to get out of actually serve a purpose. Nothing puts a stopper on the creative process like the stress of being judged, so learning how to build a positive, playful atmosphere can be so beneficial for imaginative thinking.

This reluctance to get creative is starting to trickle down and affect our children. Over the past 30 years, a focus on academic abilities at the expense of creative ones has meant that “children have become less emotionally expressive, less energetic,

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n June next year we will be commemorating the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta and several events are already being actively prepared, including an exhibition at the British Library. David Cameron has announced that he wants to use the anniversary as an opportunity for every child to learn about “the foundation of all our laws and values”. It is entirely right that this remarkable document should be celebrated. It remains highly relevant to our current situation.

Of course the significance of Magna Carta cannot be understood from a literal reading of a document originally written in Latin in a very different world. Rather, its claim to be the cornerstone of our democracy rests on the acceptance over the intervening centuries of the fundamental principles that underlie some of its provisions. Magna Carta itself has been well described as a “messy constitutional compromise hammered out at Runnymede between King John and the barons.” The barons were the small group of rich landowners whose interests were threatened by the absolute power claimed by the King. The meeting at Runnymede was the barons’ attempt to secure redress for their grievances and a better relationship in the future.

The people as a whole played no part in the agreement nor did the barons have any title to represent them. The King was vulnerable to the demands of the barons because he needed their support, financial and otherwise, to pursue military campaigns in France.

Thus most of the 63 chapters of Magna Carta represent specific safeguards for the property claimed by the barons and for their physical security and autonomy in managing their estates and the tenants who lived on them. Few of the chapters are relevant to the modern world.

Yet the moral and legal force of Magna Carta has been the foundation of our commitment to human rights and the rule of law. Not only that: by limiting the power of the monarch in favour of the rights of others, it sowed the seeds of democracy. It shaped the United States Constitution and forms

less talkative and verbally expressive, less humorous, less imaginative, less unconventional, less lively and passionate, less perceptive, less apt to connect seemingly irrelevant things, less synthesising, and less likely to see things from a different angle".

Of course, academic aptitude is incredibly important, but it is being promoted to the detriment of these qualities which we simply cannot afford to lose from the next generation.

So, what in the world is to be done? Let's start simple. If you are reading this article somewhere alone, stand up and give yourself a great big shake. I mean it, get out of your chair and give a big, enthusiastic wiggle. Giggle if you feel like it, let yourself enjoy doing something just for the hell of it because a girl on the internet told you to. I'd bet that a big chunk of you have skipped this paragraph, and of those that didn't, a lot of your wiggles were sheepish and halfhearted. So ask yourself, what are you afraid of? I can't see you. No one else can see you.

The only person who can see you is you and take it from me, being judgemental towards yourself is the biggest waste of your time imaginable.

If you can't be playful with yourself (stop sniggering, people in the back), you'll never work up the courage to be playful with others. So shake out your body when you start feeling tense. Belt a song at the top of your lungs in the shower. Make up backstories for the people on your train.

child drama group, Pyjama Drama, who saw similar fears and benefits arise within her classes. Parents would often come to their first class feeling apprehensive and nervous, the word "drama" conjuring all kinds of reactions. After a few classes, however, the parents realise that there is no right or wrong way to do drama, that there are no expectations weighing on them and they start to relax and do what comes naturally to them - playing with their kids. Getting involved in your children's games gives you an amazing chance to see how their little mind works, and to forge a closer bond with them. Having these positive play experiences also teaches children and adults alike that it's okay to get creative and a bit silly, in fact, it's a lot of fun!

Sarah suggests taking the pressure off of yourself and just spending time with your little one. Kids are usually happy to take the lead in imaginative games, and by following their example, you can show them that using your imagination is a wonderful way to express yourself, while learning from them and tapping into your own imagination.

The world needs people who aren't afraid to shake things up a bit, who can look beyond the structures and solutions we already have, to build something better. It is our responsibility to be those people, and to set an example for the next generation coming along. We need to stop seeing "silly" as a negative, and start seeing it as a great jumping off point. We need to remember how to have fun.

Fears and benefits After all, a great man once said life is far too imI spoke to Sarah Owen, creator of parent and portant to be taken seriously.

Magna Carta Cameron is right to commemorate one of the foundation stones of modern liberty, but he cannot at the same time continue to undermine it Geoffrey bindman the basis of international human rights law. In 1948 Eleanor Roosevelt, chairing the commission drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, described it as “an international Magna Carta for all mankind”.

The two key provisions are in chapters 39 and 40. They have been translated as follows: “No freeman shall be arrested, or detained in prison, or deprived of his freehold, or outlawed or banished, or in any way molested; and we will not set forth against him, nor send against him, unless by the lawful judgement of his peers and by the law of the land”; and: “To no one will we sell, to no one will we refuse or delay, right or justice.”

Shorn of their archaisms, and giving them a modern context, these are guarantees by the ruling monarch of the rule of law and access to impartial justice. Above all they acknowledge limitations on the absolute power of government in favour of certain inviolable rights. We can see in them the source of to-day’s human rights law, both national and international.

The transition from 1215 to today has been far from smooth. Monarchs after King John repeatedly fought to restore and retain their autocratic powers. In 1621 the great judge and parliamentarian Sir Edward Coke challenged King James: “If my sovereign will not allow me my inheritance, I must fly to Magna Carta and entreat explanation of his majesty. Magna Carta is called

the charter of liberty because it maketh free men. When the King says he cannot allow our liberties of right, it strikes at the root. We serve here for thousands and ten thousands.”

Unfortunately, parliament proved an inadequate defender of those liberties. The law of treason was developed not only to protect the monarch from physical harm but in order to suppress dissent and popular pressure for democratic reform. Magna Carta was invoked in the 17th century by those who challenged the absolutist ambitions of Charles the First and later by the Levellers who fell foul of Cromwell’s similar pretensions after the Civil War. Later, following the death of the second King Charles and the “Glorious Revolution” of 1688, parliamentary supremacy was entrenched in the Bill of Rights, but without an electoral system capable of producing a parliament representative of the people as a whole. Nearly a century later, King George III and his ministers led by William Pitt were so frightened by the prospect of the French Revolution spreading to Britain that they clamped down on the advocates of peaceful constitutional reform. Pitt’s attempt to eliminate them by extending the legal definition of treason to embrace advocacy of universal suffrage failed in 1794, when John Thelwall and his fellow democrats were resoundingly acquitted by a jury. In the following decades however a succession of “gagging” Acts

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of Parliament and the suspension of habeas corpus came close to destroying our liberties. Universal suffrage remained unachieved until the 20th century. Now democracy, however imperfect in practice, is our acknowledged form of government.

This of course is a potted summary of a long and tortuous history but Magna Carta has remained a beacon of sanity and principle.

Its influence survives as the symbolic guarantee of individual human rights for all. More specifically, chapter 39 affirms the right not to suffer arbitrary arrest, detention or ill-treatment without legal authority. The reference to “judgement of his peers” arguably entrenches jury trial, though the modern jury would not have been recognised in the 13th century. Chapter 40 demands equal access to justice, requiring equality of arms and a level playing field as between rich and poor in the judicial system. The late Lord Bingham attached such importance to these two chapters that he says in his book “the Rule of Law”: that they “should be inscribed on the stationery of the Ministry of Justice in place of the rather vapid slogans which their letters now carry.” One might go further and invite the Lord Chancellor to memorise them and repeat them every day before breakfast.

It is heartening that our Prime Minister has attached his authority to the exemplary importance of Magna Carta. What remains difficult to understand is how at the same time his government can pursue policies which are diametrically opposed to its precepts. The diminution of legal aid, for example, is flatly inconsistent with the clear words of chapter 40. Even more disturbing is the paradoxical and irrational threat

by Mr. Cameron’s party, if elected to government, to seek the repeal of the Human Rights Act, which is the very embodiment of the principles of Magna Carta. Mr. Cameron is right to celebrate Magna Carta and its values.

It makes no sense while doing so to repudiate its current manifestation.

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PERSPECTIVE NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

A critical reflection on ‘Change’ in Indonesia

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ndonesia is under the spell of ‘change’. On 21 August the Constitutional Court confirmed that Joko Widodo, or Jokowi as he is commonly referred to, will be the new president of Indonesia for the next five years. For many, Jokowi and his political style represent a clean break with traditional politics, and although his popularity waned in the last few weeks due to a disorganised political campaign, he still enjoys great confidence among large sections of the country’s urban poor and middle class.

Foreign observers waved him much praise as well: ‘His success will mean real ‘change’ - and it will have major implications for not only Jakarta or Indonesia but also much of Asia’, wrote the prominent Indian commentator Pankaj Mishra. Elsewhere, his rise to power was compared with that of Obama. Who is this man, who does he represent and what does ‘change’ mean in his words? Can he bring about a revolution in Indonesian politics, or is he indeed a new Obama?

Before we proceed, we need to recognise that whatever can be said about Jokowi and the probability that he brings real change, is beyond the affirmation that his win is a hundred times more preferable than a victory of his contestant, retired general Prabowo Subianto. The latter, about whom later more, is a military strongman from the years of the Suharto dictatorship. Many hold him accountable for kidnappings and tortures of activists and intellectuals during the turbulent fall of Suharto in 1998, and his army units were also involved in bloody massacres in East-Timor and West-Papua. His political campaign, in which he stressed the necessity of a strong leader for Indonesia, proved that Prabowo has not changed his political leanings very much since. Therefore, the election of Jokowi can be rightfully felt as a relief.

That said, most analyses ascribe the rise to power of Jokowi, who currently still holds the office of governorship of Jakarta, to an effective combination of energetic action in some pressing issues in Jakarta, a remarkably accessible attitude towards communities and social organisations, and a clean record of corruption and cronyism. Unlike most other politicians and former-presidents, Jokowi had no political backing of dark powers, such as the very powerful army, political parties of the old order such as Golkar, or financial powers and big capital, until the latest elections. He remains very much an outsider in politics.

Jokowi as a phenomenon His biography reads like a fairy tale. Born in the Central Javanese city of Surakarta in 1961, Jokowi grew up in a poor family, where he had to help in the furniture workshop of his father at the age of twelve. After a career as a small businessman in wood and real estate, he entered politics less than a decade ago as a mayor of Surakarta. During his seven years in office, he won admiration in how he solved lingering issues. With an open approach towards communities, such as market traders, slum dwellers and drug addicts, he succeeded to reorganise public space, and he also made improvements in the public transport network, and in the maintenance of waterways and parks.

His fame soon reached the capital and in 2012 he won the governmental elections in Jakarta. Again he worked together with communities, and managed to revitalise some large infrastructural projects. Also, he put the administration to work through so-called ‘blusukan’: unannounced inspection visits to governmental bodies and public works in progress. These blusukan became his political trademark.

Not surprisingly, less than two years after he assumed office in Jakarta, pressure rose on Jokowi and his party, the progressive nationalist PDI-P, to step up for presidency. After lengthy considerations, Megawati Sukarnoputri, the daughter of Sukarno and former president who plays a central role behind the scenes of PDI-P, gave her approval. In a way, she had made the advent of Jokowi as an outsider possible, but due to the latter’s popularity Jokowi soon eclipsed the power relation, because it was him and only him that could bring the PDI-P to power.

Independent?

This is where we stand now. For once, we seem to

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wo yardsticks exist by which we can measure Indonesia’s ongoing democratic transition.

The first, of course, is the recent 2014 presidential election. Joko Widodo or ‘Jokowi’, a successful small businessman who became the mayor of Solo and later, Jakarta, won the presidency by roughly 8 million votes. The losing candidate, exspecial forces commander and Suhartoera insider Prabowo Subianto, disagreed with the majority of voters, as did his coalition of oligarchs and religious fanatics.

The Koalisi Permanen’s bond was found in a simple-minded belief they could bend reality to fit their ambitions: they sowed confusion through dubious quick-count tallies and allegations of widespread fraud, and then filed an unsubstantiated case with the constitutional court, which rejected it. Many an Indonesian bemoans the state of their democracy, but something, indeed, is working.

The second yardstick applies to Indonesia’s macro-level democratic transitions in pursuance of a viable state-citizen compact. Measurements are found in the way that people and government interact with one another on a regular basis: in government offices, in hospitals, in schools and so on. This measurement is taken through the availability of services, and relative levels of transparency and accountability; it is also taken through the nature of civilian interactions with police and military.

The application of this yardstick in Indonesia’s regional cores - in Medan, Padang, Jakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar, and Makassar, for example - leads to relatively positive results. A raucous civil society has taken root in these cores since the fall of the Suharto dictatorship. Education and health services are available, bribery occurs at an acceptable level, and justice is a relatively recognizable concept.

Applying this yardstick in Indonesia’s margins is more troubling. Post-Suharto governance and security reforms seem to have completely bypassed much of eastern Indonesia. Despite (or perhaps because of) decentralization, these areas have proven resistant to change. And it is in such borderlands that the overall health of Indonesia’s

ganisations. This is an important development because such actions are more difficult to curb and manipulate.

Successes These renewals have led to some major victories. A first success was a three month strike in late 2011 for a wage raise, better housing and working conditions in a mine in Papua, which was won by the trade unions.

In early 2012, a general rise in fuel prices, which was desired by the IMF, was turned down after massive protests of workers and urban poor. Finally, there was a large general strike on 3 October 2012, in which an estimated 3 million people participated in 24 cities.

Here, an increase of minimum wages, the establishment of a health insurance system by employers, and a stop to the outsourcing of factory personnel were demanded. These strikes and protests were only underlined by massive turnouts on May Day rallies.

Not only did this wave of protests bring significant wage increases, sometimes up to 160%. It also re-energised the broader critical left in Indonesia, which still had not overcome the Suharto era. Trade unions at the national level have reinvented their political power and are regarded as a serious political force by politicians and security services.

Joko Widodo (AFP Photo)

have an incorrupt politician, whose rise to power was independent of dark forces, who can steer a relatively independent course from his own party and who has shown commitment to the wellbeing of the ‘wong cilik’, the Indonesian man and woman in the street. However, there are other stories to tell.

First of all, his political basis is difficult to assess. As is common in Indonesia since Suharto, political parties lack a firm ideological basis. Successful politicians, generals and public figures easily jump from one party or coalition to the next. Most political programs do not contain more than general phrases such as the desire to ‘make Indonesia strong’, to tackle corruption and to ignite a moral revival. This applies equally to Jokowi. In interviews, he has stated that he stands for a ‘bottomup’ approach in which the interests of the man on the streets and small entrepreneurs outweigh the interests of the business capital. In his own words, Jokowi strives for a ‘people-centred economy’. However, it is unclear how he wants to hear messages, demands and resolutions of ‘the people’, other than by leaving his presidential palace to lend an ear to local residents, shop owners and pedestrians. What are the social structures that he relies on? What does this really mean in terms of delegation of power and responsibilities? And, multiform as the Indonesian society is, who are the social classes that he trusts most?

This works also the other way around. Who are the social classes that trust Jokowi most? As yet, it is unclear who his followers are. Although the sentiments that have brought him to power are clear – an end to corruption, an end to the power of ‘old’ politicians with roots in the era of Suharto, and an urgent solution of the country’s most pressing issues – the voters themselves remain somewhat abstract. It seems that these people have no other commonality than their vote for Jokowi, and are not organised, either through institutions or through public spokespersons. It remains unclear how Jokowi will maintain the connection with these supporters after the elections.

A third and more alarming concern, is that Jokowi did not succeed in maintaining his independence. The Indonesian electoral system, as so many others, does not really accommodate genuine clean sweep politics.

It is common that, prior to the elections, the many political parties organise themselves in two or three coalition blocks. Jokowi's block was dominated by his own progressive nationalist party PDI-P, but he also received support from splinters of Suharto's authoritarian Golkar Party, from army and secret service veterans, and a party of middle class businessmen. Outside parliament, he received the support of a large part of the trade union movement, of voters in the outer regions, and of religious minorities. It seems that Jokowi is not only

accountable to ‘ordinary Indonesians’ who have had enough of corruption and long for a little comfort, but is also under the influence of a range of political, social and economic forces.

Moreover, to the horror of leftist activists, we still can find highly questionable persons in Jokowi’s coalition.

One of them is retired general Hendropriyono, former head of the State Intelligence (BIN), who was commander of a unit committing massacres in Lampung in 1989 and was involved in the unsolved assassination of human rights activist Munir Said Thalib. Also we find retired general Ryamizard Ryacudu who fought separatism in Aceh and Papua at the cost of thousands and retired general Wiranto, who is now head of a political party but has a bloody past in East-Timor. These people do not belong in a people-centred government.

The combination of a vague ideological programme, a disorganised support base and various highly suspicion allies, makes the promise of change difficult to believe.

Social movements But how does Jokowi approach existing social movements? Here, the same ambivalence applies.

The social terrain that gained most attention in recent years was Indonesia’s workers movement. The last five years, and with increasing intensity after 2011, there has been a spectacular rise in trade union mobilisations. With a number of massive and spectacular rounds of strikes, unions succeeded to establish significant minimum wage increases from employers; sometimes up to 50%.

In the time of Suharto, free trade unions did not exist in Indonesia, but after he disappeared from the stage, thousands of small factory unions were established all around the country. Initially, these unions, of which according to the Ministry of Labour some 12,000 exist today, were short-lived, had strong local roots and were very explosive in character. They addressed the needs of workers directly on the shop floor, and their demands rarely rose above factories and regions. This local orientation was both a result, and a consequence of the need to get rid of suffocating and loyalist national organisations that were implicated by connections with the old political order.

However, in recent years, change has occurred. Under the influence of internal training programmes in several national radical unions, successful and inspiring strikes such as those in the Freeport mine in Papua, and due to neoliberal policies of the central government, major national union federations have been established after 2008. Also, some more ideologically inspired labour organisations were founded, united in the Sekber Buruh federation. Consequently, actions have expanded from so-called on-site-of-grievance actions – usually at the shop floor – to actions attacking provincial and national political bodies and employers or-

Two movements Both movements, the call for honest politics behind the rise of Jokowi and the struggle for better working conditions, which was the driving force behind the industrial actions of the last years, can be regarded as an evidence that the Reformasi of 1998 was not over yet. However, the dashing union mobilisations were also a test case for the sincerity of the change that Jokowi said to stand for. As a governor of Jakarta, he had to deal with protesting workers and demanding trade unions as well. The wider cityregion of Jakarta, Jabodetabek, is indeed the main industrial zone of the country, and many of the radical union actions took place within this area.

One union in particular, the metalworkers federation FSPMI, which is the most militant and best organised branch of the trade union movement, had some intense rounds of negotiations with governor Jokowi. Although the latter had the power to increase minimum wages significantly, and despite his supposed orientation on the urban masses, he did not comply to the worker’s demands and even allowed some Korean companies to temporarily evaded the minimum wage regulations.

When an alliance of trade unions and NGO’s protested his decisions, the governor turned them down, saying that their arguments were unfounded and that the unions did not represent the majority of workers.

This defeat of the Jakartan unions had some major implication for the labour movement as a whole. Dissatisfied with Jokowi’s refusal, the FSPMI, which claims a membership of over one hundred thousand workers, jumped ship to the coalition of Jokowi’s contestant Prabowo. They promised him support in exchange for a post as Minister of Labour for its leader Said Iqbal.

This choice, and the subsequent defeat of Prabowo, has placed a bomb under the Indonesian trade union movement. Many still remember the crimes of Prabowo against workers and activists during the fall of Suharto in 1998, and will not forgive the FSPMI its choice.

But because this union organises the most hardened cadres of the trade union movement, the workers are in great danger of losing a part of their strength.

Change?

Jokowi’s social record is of course not limited to his negotiations with demanding unions such as FSPMI. His approach to human rights issues, his statements concerning murdered activists and his support for a general re-evaluation of Indonesia’s past, most notably the Suharto era, are a bit more hopeful. It is, however clear that Jokowi is not a saint when it comes to progressive change, and is as much a politician as Obama and many others. His conception of a ‘people-centred economy’ is certainly not based on workers power, and his ‘bottom-up approach’ does not imply that he refuses to work with war criminals and dubious elites. We better think twice before we put hope in change we can believe in. Even in Indonesia.

Measuring democracy in Indonesia's borderlands transition can be gauged.

Indonesia’s fringes are often as rich in natural resources as they are poor in equality and participation, and a skewed relationship exists between local elite politicians empowered under decentralization and many a leftover New Order oligarch. In Kalimantan, the Malukus, Nusa Tenggara Timur, and other less-known provinces, the members of local political dynasties take bribes to award contracts to Jakartabased conglomerates controlled by the likes of Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Aburizal Bakrie, and others, in order for them to earn windfall profits from coal, palm, timber, metals and minerals. These contracts don’t account for the people who live on the land in question: they often find out about it when they are ordered by police to move. Elections in such areas are bought, or fixed, and democracy is seen by grassroots participants as a shell-game or a way to earn 50,000 rupiah. In the brief history of democratic Indonesia, people in the borderlands vote without any expectation that their lives will become one iota better: mere electoralism in place of democracy.

Nowhere is the trinity of resource exploitation, resistance to reform, and lack of development as stark as in Papua, Indonesia’s easternmost province. The application of both yardsticks there produce troubling measurements: Papua’s colossal natural resource wealth - its coal, gold, copper, oil, gas, and fisheries - is regarded by the state as a national security issue. But how the state regards Papua’s people is less apparent. If government policy toward Papuans is to provide them services in order to turn them into healthy, educated citizens that participate in civil and economic life, then that policy has utterly failed. Papuans have the lowest life expectancies in Indonesia, the highest maternal and child mortality rates, the lowest educational levels, and the lowest incomes.

Indonesian government policies implicitly place Papuans into three categories of engagement- the co-opted, the traitors, and the rest.

Bobby anderson

While democracy may seem to be working in Indonesia on a theoretical level, a look into the impoverished province of Papua tells a different story Co-opted Papuan elites benefitted from Post-Suharto administrative reforms, when they were recruited heavily into the civil service, and even more so when state responsibilities and accompanying budgets were passed to districts. No matter that most districts lacked the capacity to provide the services they assumed responsibility for.

Decentralization led to pemekaran, administrative osmosis that creates new districts at a viral rate. These entities are approved by the Indonesian Legislature’s commission II, whose members, completely ignorant of minimum standards for such proposed entities, OK new districts at the behest of their political parties, in order to award a supportive local leader, often at the expense of another. New districts are theoretically supposed to be more responsive to citizens, but in Papua they are nothing but a way to access national subsidies directly and award no-show jobs to clan members. Amidst the chaos of contemporary Papua, the province now has double the national average of civil servants. Papua’s special autonomy law is another boon for elites and a failure for everyone else. It returns the majority of Papua’s extracted wealth, in order to improve health, education, and other services. It de-

volved into a slush fund, with much of the wealth absorbed by administrative costs or simply unaccounted for.

The next category is traitors. The Dutch handed over Papua to the UN in 1961 before an Indonesian administrative takeover and an engineered referendum. The area hosts the last active insurgency in Indonesia, even though it is so small that it is a law and order issue. Any imagined manifestation of treason is punished regardless: the government’s aversion to separatist symbols has led to heavy sentences for those who wave them. In an example of Orwell’s 2 + 2 = 5, the government simultaneously denies that such prisoners are political. Select security actors pursue any whiff of treason, but their rabbit hunts occur in an anarchy that is acceptable so long as indigenous leaders agitate against one another and not the state.

And then there’s the rest. In the hinterlands where most indigenous Papuans live, the presence of the state is found in shuttered schools and empty clinics. Papuans are left to their own devices, to die from easily remedied complications in pregnancy or preventable diarrheal diseases, for example. The majority of Papuans support independence because the state has no relevance in their lives.

The tools that were supposed to serve these people - decentralization, pemekaran - were flawed before they were ever put in Papuan hands, and it is no wonder that they have been completely misapplied. Indonesia’s policies toward Papua over time look less like a devolving of powers and more like an abdication of the state’s responsibility toward its poorest citizens. At the grassroots, Papuan civil servants with no-show health and education jobs are complicit in the denial of services to people who desperately need them, but the primary responsibility lies with Jakarta’s decades of neglect. Special autonomy is showcased as an example of governmental munificence, but it has been the vehicle by which Papuan elites have driven their people into a wall.

Applying the yardstick of elections to

measure Indonesia’s democratic transition in Papua is even more troubling.

While many Papuan leaders are co-opted by Indonesia, they in turn have co-opted the electoral process, especially in the highlands, where up to half of the eligible voters on district-level rolls do not exist, and the ones that do exist often have their votes cast for them by unelected indigenous leaders through ‘Noken’, a subversion of the democratic process dressed up as a supposedly ‘cultural’ practice. Highland district election commissions are complicit in this systematic and recurrent fraud. Noken is ironically a re-branding of the system that allowed 1,020 co-opted indigenous leaders to vote for Papua to remain in Indonesia in 1969.

This rigged system will allow a small clique of highlanders to dominate Papuan provincial and legislative politics into the foreseeable future. They will work in cooperative partnership with national-level political figures who are also leaders, or at least investors, in those same corporations that seek contracts to extract Papua’s natural wealth.

The drama of Indonesia’s presidential election has come to an end. Indonesians voted for an administrator at the expense of a king. Prabowo’s ‘permanent coalition’ is disintegrating, and soon he will be last, reminiscent of a squat, powerful fish angrily finning its life away on a boat deck.

Great strides have been made in Indonesia’s democratic transition.

The benefits of such strides remain to be seen in Papua. The ballots cast freely there went overwhelmingly to Jokowi.

Papuans responded to his talk of the commonweal: this was a brief flowering of democracy in a field left barren from experience, and it is perhaps the last opportunity Indonesia has to engage Papuans in a system they rightly feel excluded from.

Dostoevsky wrote that the degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering its prisons: the conditions of the state’s weakest and least-represented peoples. And so Papua serves as a bellwether: for the health of Indonesia’s democratic transition, the integrity of the electoral process, and for the responsibility assumed by the state toward its poorest and least-represented citizens.

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Police collect floating bodies after Kashmir floods New Delhi, September 11 (reuterS): Authorities in Kashmir collected bodies floating in the streets on Thursday as anger mounted over what many survivors said was a bungled operation to help those caught in the region’s worst flooding in 50 years.

Both the Indian and Pakistan sides of the disputed Himalayan region have been hit by extensive flooding in recent days, and about 450 people have been killed, with Indian Kashmir’s main city of Srinagar particularly hard hit.

“Some air force officials have reported that they have seen bodies of women and children floating. We are making every effort to collect the bodies as soon as we can,” said Srinagar police officer Faizal Wani.

He later said police dragged the bodies of three men, including a news photographer, from the water near the centre of the city famed for its lakes and mountain views.

The ferocity of the floods appeared to have caught the administration in Kashmir by surprise and has prompted an outpouring of anger in a Muslimmajority region where a 25-year-old revolt against Indian rule simmers.

In Pakistan, the death toll climbed to 257 and more than half a million people have been affected by the floods, with large tracts of farmland inundated and houses swept away.

“I do not know how and from where the floods came from. It came so suddenly that even our experts were caught unaware,” Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said during a visit to Haveli, one of the worst-affected areas in Pakistani Kashmir.

In Srinagar, Wani said the army and state officials were moving survivors to field hospitals and relief camps on higher grounds. Nearly 100,000 people have been rescued by the military in the past week, many of them by helicopter.

Police said some Srinagar residents had been trapped in the top floors of their homes since the Jhelum river, swollen by unusually heavy rain, surged higher last week. The river flows from Indian Kashmir to the

Dalai Lama mourns deaths in Kashmir floods

Pakistan side, and then down into Pakistan’s lower Indus river basin.

MISMANAGEMENT Officials say 220 people have been killed in Srinagar, a city of about 1 million people. City police officer Altaf Khan cited reports of bodies trapped beneath debris but said the scale of the disaster would only become clear once the water receded.

The Indian army has deployed about 30,000 troops for rescue and relief operations and soldiers distributed 224,000 litres of water and food to survivors. In a gesture of solidarity, staff at the Indian prime minister’s office gave up one day’s salary for flood relief.

Many people praised the army on social media for its efforts but others vented their anger at delays in getting help to survivors. Basharat Peer, a journalist and author of a book on the Kashmir conflict, who is working as a volunteer in Srinagar, said the response to the disaster had been woeful.

“It is clear case of mismanagement.

Why are the basic supplies still not made available?” Peer asked. “There are thousands of people searching for their families They have no idea whether they are alive or dead. We have no clean drinking water, no medicines and food to feed the children,” he said.

Authorities in New Delhi said they had been overwhelmed by the flooding. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be conducting an emergency meeting to assess the disaster. “We are just shocked to see how our paradise has been destroyed. Proper assessment of the disaster is yet to begin,” a senior interior ministry official in New Delhi said of Kashmir.

Pakistan’s heavily populated Punjab province was among the worst affected, with military helicopters evacuating thousands of people from the banks of the overflowing Chenab river.

In the city of Jhang, large swathes of land was under water on Thursday, with many residents refusing to leave for fear of losing their property, a Reuters reporter at the scene said.

DhArAmSAlA, September 11 (iANS): Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Thursday mourned the deaths in the devastating floods in Jammu & Kashmir and expressed his condolences to the families of the victims. In a missive to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the Dalai Lama expressed sadness at the loss of life and property.

He wrote that he understood that everything is being done to rescue those affected and that the relief efforts are underway.

He also expressed his condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in the devastating calamity.

As a token of sympathy, a donation from the Dalai Lama Trust has been offered to the Chief Minister’s An aerial view of the Dal Lake in Srinagar, Indian-controlled Kashmir on September 11. Flash floods have washed Flood Relief Fund, his office said in away crops, damaged tens of thousands of homes and affected over a million people since Sept. 3, when heavy mon- a statement in Dharamsala - the soon rains lashed Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province and Kashmir the Himalayan region claimed by both India and seat of the Tibetan governmentPakistan. (AP Photo) in-exile.

Over 5,00,000 people still wait for help SriNAgAr, September 11 (pti): Flood waters receded further in Kashmir Valley on Thursday enabling rescue teams to evacuate another 2000 stranded people and provide crucial supplies for people desperately waiting for help in submerged areas. Military teams continued rescue efforts overnight, evacuating 807 people from Srinagar alone.

A total of 82,000 people have been pulled out in a continuing multiagency mammoth operation even as an estimated five to six lakh people still waited for help after floods ravaged Jammu and Kashmir. Food and other relief material was also provided for those stranded, officials said, adding that a total of 807 tonne relief material has been despatched so far.

“The situation has improved quite significantly in all areas of west Srinagar. In Srinagar, the water level has gone down from its peak level by about six feet but there is still substantive flooding in certain areas within the town itself,” Lt Gen D S Hooda said.

“In south Kashmir, the water has receded up to Awantipora. So roads are a little better in that area. So there is no crisis. We are still looking at rescue efforts which are going on in Srinagar town and that continues unabated,” he said. With many people reluctant to leave their homes, the Army is concentrating on providing them food and water.

“What we are seeing now is that water level is going down in certain areas but people are reluctant

to leave their houses and therefore from today and tomorrow what we are going to focus on apart from rescue operations in some areas, we are also going to be sending food, water etc. and some medical supplies to people who want to stay at home,” the senior Army officer said.

Lt Gen Subrata Saha also stated that some people were reluctant to leave their homes. “Over a period of time we are noticing a cycle. In that people are getting evacuated in the morning and some are getting back to their homes in the afternoon and this is pretty understandable because they want to go back and look after their stuff. They want to get food and supplies and get back to their houses,” He said there was a bit of inun-

dation in north Kashmir also and 1171 have been evacuated. “In south Kashmir, I am happy to tell you that the evacuation process is virtually zero,” he said.

Hectic efforts were also underway to gradually restore the snapped telecom links which had hampered rescue work. Transport aircraft and helicopters of IAF and Army Aviation Corps were carrying out nonstop rescue and relief operations while Army has deployed one lakh troops. National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) teams also scaled up their rescue efforts.

The floods, which were stated to be the worst in 109 years after rains pummelled the state on September 2, have left nearly 200 dead.

India voices optimism ahead of China president’s visit, eyes investment

New Delhi, September 11 (reuterS): Indian officials voiced optimism on Wednesday that a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping next week will open a new chapter in relations between the Asian giants, with hopes high for investment deals to narrow a yawning trade deficit.

Trade minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised expectations ahead of the Sept. 17-18 visit, saying Xi was likely to announce investments in industrial parks and help set the course for smoother cooperation between the two nations.

“We hope that during this visit the Chinese and Indian relationship of the last 50-60 years would see a directional Artists rest after having their bodies painted in the likeness of tigers to perform the annual ‘Pulikali’ or change,” Sitharaman told reTiger Dance in Thrissur, in the southern Indian state of Kerala on September 10. Pulikali is a colorful recreational folk art revolving around the theme of tiger hunting, performed to entertain people during porters.

She echoed comments Onam, an annual harvest festival. (AP Photo)

from India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Several newspapers quoted him on Wednesday as saying that ties with China could take an “orbital jump” under the leadership of Xi and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Speaking in Beijing, Doval, a hawkish former spy chief who is close to Modi, said the two nations’ disputed border would also be discussed on the trip.

Although their commercial ties have rapidly strengthened, the two nations still disagree on where their Himalayan border lies, after China beat India in a war in the region in 1962. To this day, each side claims areas of the other’s territory.

said the government was also in talks with Chinese companies to set up production in India. China plans to invest some $7 billion in two industrial parks in western India, including one in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat, Indian media reported last week.

Sitharaman signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the industrial parks during a visit to China in July.

On his first day in India, Xi is expected to visit Gujarat, where Modi headed the state government until becoming prime minister in May. Two-way trade totalled $65.9 billion last year, but $51 billion of that was exports from China. India hopes that ChiINDUSTRIAL PARKS nese investment in the indusTrade minister Sitharaman trial parks will offset the defi-

cit and help India emulate its neighbour’s success as a manufacturing powerhouse.

Sitharaman said she was also seeking greater market access for Indian products and services in the Chinese market. India has struggled to improve export conditions for its pharmaceuticals and IT services.

“We have discussed a range of issues with China. These also included bullet trains.

Whether there will a be agreement or not during the visit, you will have to wait for that,” Sitharaman told reporters.

Modi has launched a “Make in India” drive since taking office to drum up foreign investment.

He came back from a trip to Japan last week with a promise of $35 billion in infrastructure investment.

SC orders status quo on Kerala Ex-minister Dayanidhi Maran forced India successfully test fires liquor policy till September 30 owner to sell Aircel to Maxis: CBI n-capable Agni-I missile New Delhi, September 11 (pti): The Supreme Court on Thursday stalled the Kerala Government from implementing its new liquor policy from September 12 and close down 730 bars, excluding those in five star hotels, across the State as part of a self-proclaimed objective to achieve total prohibition in the next 10 years.

Ordering status quo till September 30, a Bench of Justices Anil R. Dave and U.U. Lalit left it to the Kerala High Court, where a hearing is scheduled for September 18 on the affected bar owners’ challenge against the discriminatory implementation of the foreign liquor policy, to decide the future course.

The Bench acknowledged that drinking is a social problem, ruining families, but said an abrupt halt, by shutting down certain establishments and leaving untouched five star hotels and toddy shops, is not the way to defeat it.

“If it (drinking) is a social problem, then stop for everybody. This has gone on for years. Why stop it abruptly? If you (State government) think this is a bad thing, stop it. But do it for everyone,” Justice Dave told senior advocate Kapil Sibal, counsel for Kerala.

Sibal responded that liquor consumption in the State has led to a “social impact on the family”. “Savings of the family are spent on liquor,” he said. But senior advocate Fali Nariman, appearing for bar owners, said the policy is flawed at the outset.

“Now a person can very well go to a

toddy shop to buy liquor or go home and drink,” he said.

Justice Dave reacted that “individual discipline and not State discipline is required”. Senior advocate Aryaman Sundaram, also for bar owners, said “you cannot distinguish between the rich and the poor. This is like saying let them dance in five star hotels and not in other hotels”.

Sibal retorted that “dance and liquor are different commodities. May be one leads to the other. Till liquor prevails, there is social evil in Kerala”.

“But what is the point of this prohibition? Clubs at five star hotels are allowed. Toddy is left untouched. Only 10 percent government outlets will be closed every year. The quantity of liquor has not curbed,” Sundaram persisted. Sibal said five star hotels are a class by themselves.

Senior advocate Ram Jethmalani said bar owners have valid licences till March 31, 2015. They should have been given a legitimate opportunity to be heard before their valid licences are prematurely forfeited.

To this, Sibal said licences and their renewal were subject to conditions imposed by the State government. The bar owners had agreed to them and have no reason to complain now. “The law gives us the right, the policy gives us the right, the licence gives us the right,” Sibal said.

But Justice Dave’s reply was a soft question to the State: “Will it not be better for you to try and educate the people first?”

New Delhi, September 11 (iANS): Former union telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran had pressurised telecom promoter C. Sivasankaran to sell his company to Malaysiabased Maxis by keeping his spectrum licence pending, a court here heard Thursday.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) told Special Judge O.P. Saini that Dayanidhi Maran had forced C. Sivasankaran to sell his company by keeping his spectrum licence pending in different circles.

The CBI said as soon as Shivashankaran’s company Aircel was purchased by Maxis, all the pending spectrum licences of the company were cleared. The CBI’s submission came while apprising the court about recently filed charge sheet against Dayanidhi Maran, his brother Kalanithi Maran, Malaysian business tycoon T. Ananda Krishnan and five others in the Aircel-Maxis deal case.

The court set Sep 22 as the next date of hearing. The CBI said there was sufficient evidence to prosecute the accused involved in the case.

The CBI has booked all the accused under charges of criminal conspiracy and provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The CBI has alleged that Dayanidhi Maran used his influence to help Krishnan to acquire Aircel by allegedly coercing its owner Sivasankaran to part with stakes. It was alleged by Sivasankaran that Dayanidhi Maran favoured Maxis Group in the takeover of his company and in return the company made investments through Astro network in a company stated to be owned by the Maran family.

Four companies - Sun Direct TV Pvt. Ltd., Britain-based Astro All Asia Networks Plc, Maxis Communications Berhad in Malaysia and South Asia Entertainment Holdings Ltd. in Mauritius have been also named in the charge sheet.

bhubANeSwAr, September 11 (iANS): India Thursday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable, surface-to-surface Agni-I missile from a military base in Odisha, a defence official said.

The missile, which can strike a target 700 km away and can carry a one-tonne nuclear warhead, was tested by the armed forces as part of user trial from a facility on Wheeler Island near Dhamra in Bhadrak district, 170 km from state capital Bhubaneswar. “It was a perfect launch,” director of the test range M.V.K.V. Prasad told IANS. “The trajectory of the trial was tracked by a battery of sophisticated radars, telemetry observation stations, electro-optic instruments and naval ships from its launch till the missile hit the target area with pin point accuracy,” an official statement from defence ministry said.

Agni is an intermediate range ballistic missile. It uses solid propulsion booster and a liquid propulsion upper stage, derived from India’s first indigenously developed ballistic missile Prithvi. The test was done by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), also called Strategic Nuclear Command.

Journalists’ bodies condemn Telangana CM’s ‘bury media’ remarks

New Delhi, September 11 (pti): Two leading journalists’ bodies on Thursday expressed shock and concern over Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s remarks threatening to “bury the media 10-km under the earth” if it “insults” his state.

Editors Guild of India and News Broadcasters Association issued separate statements in which they said Rao’s remarks and the recent anti-media actions taken by the Telangana government were a direct attack on the freedom of expression.

In a statement, Editors Guild of

India President N Ravi said the guild “views with deep concern the recent spate of anti-media actions by the Chief Minister and the Government of Telangana, reflecting an intolerance that is antithetical to the functioning of a democracy.”

The guild said the complaint of breach of privilege against TV9 in the Telangana Assembly for running satirical programmes about some legislators – for which it apologised subsequently – was an indication of the intolerance.

“The latest incident relates to the Chief Minister himself attacking sections of the media which he sees as

opposed to the culture of Telanagana, even going to the extent of saying that such media should be buried 10 kilometres deep.

“Even if this is a quotation from a Telugu poet, its use in the context of the media is extremely disturbing,” the Editors Guild of India statement said. The Guild appealed to the Chief Minister and Telangana government to “show a greater degree of tolerance that is required in a well ordered and strong democracy and refrain from unwarranted actions against the media”.

It also called upon journalists to continue their vigorous and in-

dependent coverage of all aspects of politics, society as well as public figures in Telangana “undeterred by such shows of intolerance.”

“People in public life need to be reminded of the need for tolerance and acceptance of critical scrutiny, and to respect the constitutionally mandated norms of freedom of expression as laid down by the higher judiciary,” the statement said. Describing the remarks of Telangana CM a direct attack on right to freedom of speech and expression, News Broadcasters Association (NBA) said it was shocked at the threats made.

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INDIAN NAVY

INVITES UNMARRIED MEN AND WOMEN TO JOIN THE INDIAN NAVY AS SHORT SERVICE COMMISSIONED OFFICER AS PILOT/OBSERVER FOR THE COURSE COMMENCING JUNE 2015

INDIAN NAVY - AN OCEAN OF OPPORTUNITIES 1. Applications are invited from unmarried Indian citizens for Short Service Commission (SSC) as PILOT/OBSERVER in the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy for course commencing June 2015 at the Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kerala.

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

11. Leave Entitlements. On Commission, officers are entitled to 60 days annual and 20 days casual leave every year (subject to service exigencies). They are also entitled for 40% rail concession to any place and free travel (as per extant rules) for self and family. Leave during training period will be as per the Training Policy in force.

12. Sports & Adventure. The Navy provides facilities to pursue any sport of your liking. In addition, one can learn and participate in (a) General Candidates. 19 to 24 years, born between 02 Jul 1991 adventure sports, such as river rafting, mountaineering, hot air and 01 Jul 1996; both dates inclusive. ballooning, hang gliding, wind surfing etc. (b) CPL Holders. 19 to 25 years, born between 02 Jul 1990 and DUTIES OF PILOT OFFICER 01 Jul 1996; both dates inclusive.

13. On completion of basic flying training and on award of wings after Note:- Applicants who have FAILED in PABT (Pilot Aptitude Battery commission, you would have an opportunity to fly Fixed Wing Aircraft or Test) earlier are not eligible for Pilot Entry, but can apply for the helicopters. This could be from an aircraft carrier, other ships decks or from an airfield ashore. You would be flying machines at the cutting Observer Entry scheme. edge of technology. You would actively participate in all facets of Naval 3. Educational Qualifications.

Operations, i.e. Air, surface and sub-surface operations. An honourable, A graduate degree in any discipline with minimum 60% marks. Should exciting & adventurous life awaits you as a pilot in the Navy. have qualified 10+2 level with Mathematics & Physics.

CPL candidate must have valid and current CPL issued by DGCA DUTIES OF AN OBSERVER OFFICER 14. On completion of training, would be part of the Naval Aviation Arm. (India).

As an airborne tactician your primary task would be to operate various 4. The gender requirement is as follows:state of the art equipment including Radar, Sonar, Electronic Warfare equipment, Communications equipment and even launch airborne Sl. No. Entry Gender weapons. You will get an opportunity to participate in all facets of Naval (a) Pilot Men Operations on board Maritime Patrol aircraft and state of the art (b) Observer Men & Women helicopters.

Note:- Candidates who have not completed their Degree (i.e. appearing candidates) need not apply.

SELECTION PROCEDURE 2. Age.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS 5. (a) Height and Weight. Minimum height for men 162.5 cms and for women 152 cms with correlated weight, leg length, sitting height and thigh length. (b) Eye Sight. The minimum acceptable vision standard for distant vision 6/6, 6/9 correctable to 6/6, 6/6. Should not be colour/night blind. (c) Tattoo. Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearms i.e from inside of elbow to the wrist end or on the reverse side of palm/back (dorsal) side of hand. Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body are not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection.

Note:- There will be no relaxation in Physical Standards.

THE NAVY OFFERS YOU

6. Pay Scale & Promotions. The promotion from Sub Lieutenant to Commander is on time scale basis and thereafter on selection basis subject to fulfilment of requisite service condition. The Pay Scale and promotion criteria is as follows:RANK SUB LIEUTENANT LIEUTENANT LIEUTENANT CDR COMMANDER

PAY BANDS/SCALE PB-3/15600-39100 PB-3/15600-39100 PB-3/15600-39100 PB-4A/37400-67000

GRADE PAY 5400 6100 6600 8000

MSP 6000 6000 6000 6000

7. Allowances (as applicable). The rates of allowances applicable to officers are as follows:Allowances Flying Instructional Uniform Hard Area House Rent Transport

To whom granted Qualified Pilot/Observer All Officers posted as Instructor All Officers

Rate Per Month (in Rs) 11250-17500/pm 2250/pm 24000 (Initial grant) & 7500(Every 3 Yrs) 25% of basic Pay

All Officers posted in Hard Area as declared by Govt.

To Officers not provided 10-30 % of Basic (Pay Govt. Accommodation Band+Grade Pay+MSP) All Officers 1600-3200 (+DA thereon)

8. Cost to Company (CTC). The CTC for a sub Lieutenant would be approximately Rs. 80,350/- per month. This includes Basic Pay, DA, Grade Pay, Military Service Pay, Flying Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport allowance. These rates are not statutory and are subject to change.

9. Privileges. In addition to the CTC mentioned above, Navy provides Free Medical Facilities for Self & dependents, Canteen Facilities, Entitled Ration, Mess/Club/Sports Facilities, Furnished Govt.

Accommodation, Car/Housing Loan at subsidised rate.

10. Group Insurance & Gratuity. Insurance cover of Rs. 57 lakhs (on contribution) and Gratuity will be granted to the officer as per the latest rules in force.

15.(a) Candidates will be issued call up for Service Selection Board (SSB) interviews based on their performance in educational qualification. If a candidate possesses higher qualification with better percentage, his higher qualification will be considered for cut off. Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Navy) reserves the right to short-list applications and to fix cut off percentage. No communication will be entertained on this account. (b) SSB interviews for short-listed candidates will be scheduled from Dec 14 to Mar 15 at Bangalore. The candidates can check their status of SSB interview call letter on www.nausena-bharti.nic.in (c) The total duration of SSB interviews is five days, consisting of stage I (Day one) and stage II (Four days). Stage I Tests, consist of Intelligence Tests, Picture Perception and Group Discussion Tests. Candidates who fail to qualify in Stage I will be sent back on the same day from SSB Centre. Stage II Tests consists of Psychological Tests, Group Task Tests and Interview. Successful candidates will undergo the following: (i) For Pilot - PABT (Pilot Aptitude Battery Tests) followed by Aviation Medical examination. (ii) For Observer - Aviation Medical examination (d) Candidates recommended by the SSBs, cleared PABT (for Pilot Entry) and declared medically fit will be appointed for training based on merit list and depending on the number of vacancies available. (e) Any correspondence regarding change of SSB dates be addressed to the President of the SSB on receipt of call up letter. (f) No compensation will be paid in respect of any injury sustained as a result of tests during SSB. (g) Return First Class AC III Tier/AC Chair Car rail fare is admissible for the SSB interview, if appearing for the first time for this Commission.

INDUCTION AND TRAINING 16.Candidates will be inducted as officers under Short Service Commission Scheme. Short Service Commission is granted for a term of 10 years, extendable to 14 years, subject to service requirement and performance/willingness of the candidate. On completion of these tenures, officers are entitled for gratuity under the extant rules. The Officers will be on probation for a period of two years and till completion of their initial training (whichever is later), during which they are liable to be discharged if their performance is unsatisfactory.

17.Pilot Entry. Candidates selected under Pilot entry scheme will be inducted as officers in the rank of Sub Lieutenant and undergo Naval Orientation Course at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala. This will be followed by Stage I and Stage -II flying training at the Air Force Academy/Navalestablishements. On successfull completion of Stage II training the trainees will be awarded ‘Wings’ indicating qualified as “PILOT’. Full pay and allowances are admissible to the Officers whilst under training.

18.Observer Entry. Candidates selected under Observer entry scheme will be inducted as officers in the rank of Sub Lieutenant and undergo Naval Orientation Course at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala. This will be followed by flying training at Observer school including professional training at various Naval Training Establishments/Units/Ships. Full pay and allowances are admissible to officers whilst under training.

19.Training. The training is scheduled to commence in the month of June 2015. Only unmarried candidates are eligible to undergo training. Any candidate who is found to be married or marries while under training will be discharged and shall be liable to REFUND full pay & allowances drawn by him/her and expenditure incurred on him/her by the Government.

IMPORTANT - Officers inducted under these schemes will not be given extension beyond fourteen years and will not be eligible for Permanent Commission.

HOW TO APPLY 20. Candidates are to fill in ‘e-application' (Online) for this entry. The candidates are to apply online (e-application) from 13 Sep 14. The online application registration will cease on 03 Oct 14. The procedure for applying online is explained in Paras 21 & 22 below.

IMPORTANT - Please read the instructions given on the website carefully before submitting your ‘e-application’ form.

21. Online (e-application):- Whilst filling up the e-application, it is advisable to keep the relevant documents readily available to enable the following:(a) Correct filling up of personal particulars. Details are to be filled up as given in the Matriculation Certificate. (b) Fields such as e-mail address, mobile number are mandatory fields and need to be filled. (c) Candidates are required to upload recent passport size digital photograph of size less than 25 Kb (UPPERCASE) (.jpeg or .jpg format).

22. Filling up of e-application:- For filling up application Online visit our website www.nausena-bharti.nic.in and proceed as follows:(a) Click on the ‘Officer Entry’ button under the option 'Apply Online' on the Home Page. (b) Fill the online registration form. Tips to assist in filling up fields have been provided as you highlight each field. (c) After filling the form click on Preview and check if all the information entered by you are correct. (d) Before clicking the Print Application button it should be checked whether all the details entered in the form is correct as you will not be able to make any corrections after saving the record. Candidates can take the print of the application form by entering the relevant details. (e) Before clicking the instruction for SSB Button, it should be checked whether all the details entered in the form is correct as you will not be able to make any corrections after saving the record. Candidates can read the instructions on conduct of SSB by clicking on the instruction for SSB button and can take the print of the application form by entering the details from the download sections under officer entry. (f) Print two copies of the online Application Form having the system generated Application Number. One copy of this Application Form is to be duly signed and mailed (posted) to Post Box No. 02, Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi - 110 023 along with the following documents:- Self attested photograph, Attested photo copies of 10 th & 12th class certificates along with Mark Sheets, other educational certificates and mark sheets of all semester/years. Application to be sent by ordinary post only. Speed post/courier and Registered post will not be accepted. (g) A superscription is to be made on envelope : ONLINE APPLICATION NO. ________ APPLICATION FOR Pilot/Observer JUN 2015 COURSE Qualification______ Percentage _____%. NCC ‘C’ Yes/No. Application and requisite enclosures must be properly tagged/stapled, IHQ MoD(Navy) will not be responsible for loss of enclosures, if sent loose.

Note:(i) Final receipt of the printout of the Online Application Form with system generated Application Number and all documents as mentioned in sub para (e) above if received by 13 Oct 14 will be the final CONFIRMATION of receipt of your Application at IHQ MoD (Navy).

Hence, only filling the application Online/generation of Application No. does not imply that the candidate has fulfilled all the criteria given in the advertisement. (ii) Your application is subject to subsequent scrutiny and the application can be rejected, if found INELIGIBLE/INVALID at any point of time.

The term and conditions, given in this Advertisement, are subject to change and should, therefore,be treated as guidelines only Details are also available on website: www.nausena-bharti.nic.in davp 10701/11/0035/1415

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THE 3rd NAGALAND SPELLING BEE CHAMPIONSHIP 2014 Organised by:

The Fountain Club Kohima : Nagaland In Partnership with: State Council of Education Research &Training(SCERT) Government of Nagaland.

Contest Rules & Regulation 2014 Contents 1. Eligibility CritEria 2. StagES of CompEtition 3. offiCial DiCtionary 4. timE 5. pronounCEr 6. JuDgE 7. SpEllEr 8. timE KEEpEr 9. SCorEr 10. DiSqualifiCation & 11. thE organiSErS 1. EliGibiliTy The Participant (henceforth shall be called Speller) qualifying for 3rd Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship 2014 must meet the following requirements: 1. The Speller must be a Regular enrolled student under a school/college that is registered under the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) or any other nationally recognized /affiliated to the Board of Educational Institutions in Nagaland.

2. The qualification of the Speller must be of minimum standard 8th and maximum 12th in the participating year.

3. The Speller must have full endorsement from the concern authority of the Educational Institution to which he or she will represent.

4. The Speller must not bypass or circumvent normal school activity to prepare for Spelling Bee. The Organisers may disqualify prior to or during the competition any Speller who is not in compliance with any of the above Eligibility Requirements; and it may — at any time is in the conclusion of the 2012 Nagaland Spelling Bee and the subsequent edition 2013 and 2014 — require any Speller who is found to have not been in compliance with any of the Eligibility Requirements to forfeit any prize, rank and other benefits accorded to the Speller as a result of participation in the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship.

2. STaGES oF CompETiTioN The Competition will have 2 (Two) distinct stages - A Preliminary Stage and the Final Stage.

Preliminary stage on the 1st day and the Finals on the 2nd day.

The Final Stage of the Competition will have 32 (Thirty Two) numbers of Competitors / Spellers selected from the Preliminary rounds. preliminary Stage In the Preliminary stage a Speller will be given 10 (Ten) words to spell with 60 (Sixty) seconds to answer a word each.

There will be no minimum qualifying word scoring level in the preliminary stages for a Speller to be selected to the Final stages.

Spellers spelling the highest number of words correctly in the Preliminary stage will qualify for the next level / Final stages of competition.

In event of any ties amongst the competitors spelling the least number of words correctly in the Preliminary stages, selection to the required number of 32 Finalists will be made on direct Knock - Out Basis, where the tie Spellers will be called to spell additional number of words.

Final Stage In the Final Round of 32, each Speller will be asked 5 (Five) words with 90 second to answer each word; from where 16 (Sixteen) Spellers will be selected for the subsequent round.

In event of any tie amongst the competitors, selection for the 16 Spellers will be selected on Knock – Out Basis. The same procedure of selection for Spellers from 16 to 8 (Eight) Finalists will be followed as stated above.

From the Final Round of 8, the Champion Speller will be selected on the process of Direct Knock - Out Basis with 2 minutes (120 second) to answer each word.

When the participants are reduced to 2 (Two), the

elimination procedure will change asdetecting misunderstandings or misspellings, the Spellers.

• At that point, when one participant misspells a word, Judges can direct the Spellers to face them when 10. DiSqualiFiCaTioN the other contestant will be given an opportunity to pronouncing and spelling the word.

The Judges will disqualify a Speller: spell that same word.

(1) who refuses a request to start spelling; misunderstandings: • If the second contestant spells that word correctly, (2) who does not approach the microphone when it is The Judges can participate in the exchange of plus the next word on the Pronouncer’s list, then the time to receive the word; information between the Speller and Pronouncer if second participant shall be declared the Champion (3) who engages in unsportsman like conduct; they feel that clarification is needed. Also, the Judges of the Bee Competition.

(4) who, in the process of spelling, utters unintelligible can listen carefully to the Speller’s pronunciation • If one of the last two participants misspells, then the or nonsense sounds; or of the word; and, if they sense that the Speller has other, after spelling correctly the same word, but (5) in the event when the action of a participants misunderstood the word, the Judges can work with misspells the new word submitted to him/her, the supporter is deemed inappropriate by the the Speller and Pronouncer until they are satisfied same misspelled word will again be referred to the Judges /Pronouncers, such as whispers, lip or that reasonable attempts have been made to assist other Speller. letter guiding indications etc. the Speller in understanding the word within the • If one of the Speller then succeeds in correctly Speller activities that do not merit disqualification: time constraints described. While the Judges are spelling the misspell word firstly given to the other The judges may not disqualify a speller: responsible for attempting to detect a Speller’s Speller and then also correctly spells the next (1) for failing to pronounce the word either before or misunderstanding, they (Judges) are not responsible word on the Pronouncer‘s list, then he/she shall be after spelling it, for the Speller’s misunderstanding. declared the Champion.

(2) for asking a question, or • If both Spellers misspell the same word, they pronouncer errors: (3) for noting or failing to note the capitalization of a shall continue in the contest, and the one who first The Judges compare the Pronouncer’s pronunciation word or the presence of a diacritical mark. misspelled the word shall be given a new word with the diacritical markings in the word list. If the to spell. The pattern will continue until one of the Judges feel that the Pronouncer’s pronunciation does 11. oRGaNiSERS participants is declared the Champion. not match the pronunciation specified in the accent The Organisers will oversee all aspects of organising • In short the BEECHAMPION 2014 should spell 2 markings, the Judges will direct the Pronouncer to the Championship successfully and any disputes or (two) words correctly. correct the error as soon as it is detected. A new issues related thus, the decision of the Organisers will word will be given in event of objection on the words be final and binding. pronunciation with the assent of the Judges.

3. oFFiCial DiCTioNaRy The Oxford International Dictionary and its addenda The Judges will resolve any / all disputes concerning: points to be noted section, copyright 2010 Edition will be the final (a) Pronunciation, authority for the spelling of words. All words given in (b) Interpretation of rules and procedures, 1. Completed Forms I & II should reach the under Championship will be entries in the Oxford Dictionary (c) Time& mentioned address on or before 15th September only. (d) All other technical related things regarding the 2014: Championship, which will be final and binding.

The Convenor, organising Committee, 4. TimE 3rd NaGalaND SpElliNG bEE CHampioNSHip 2014, The Speller’s time has a limit of 60 Seconds for the 7. SpEllER C/o SupER TRaVElS, Preliminaries. Time begins when the Pronouncer first The Speller must face the Judges and pronounce the Hotel Japfu Complex, p. R. Hills, Kohima-797001, oR pronounces the word. word for the Judges before spelling it and after spelling Email: fountainclubkma@gmail.com From the Final round, the 32 to 8 Spellers- time at the it. The Speller while facing the Judges must utter microphone will be a limit of 90 (ninety) Seconds. each letter distinctly and with sufficient volume to be 2. Late submission entry form shall not be entertained.

3. A sum of Rupees 500 /- (Five hundred) only will be From the final round of 8 spellers- time at the microphone understood by the Judges. realised from the Speller as Registration Fee on arrival. will be a limit of 120(0ne hundred twenty) seconds. The Speller may ask the Pronouncer to say the word Time begins when the Pronouncer pronounces the again, define it, use it in a sentence, provide the part 4. The Organisers request the esteem educational institute to kindly bear the expenses of their words. of speech, provide the language(s) of origin and/or respective participant/(s).

If the Judges and Pronouncer need to discuss provide an alternate pronunciation or pronunciations. a competition-related matter while a Speller is The Speller may also asked for a change in the sequence 5. The Spellers are encouraged to be in full school uniforms for participation. contemplating a word, they may pause the time clock. of letter spelt if the word is not being completely spelt If they pause the time clock, they will inform the Speller and pronounced and if stipulated time remains so. 6. The Speller must wear the participation badge provided by the Organisers. when they pause and resume the time clock.

However the Speller will not be allowed to retrace the The Judges will disqualify any Speller who does not letters if the word asked has been completely spelt and 7. The Speller will not be allowed to avail aiding materials i.e., marking pens, pencil, any electronic gadgets and provide a complete spelling before the time expired. pronounced once. papers while on the podium spelling the words.

After the Pronouncer gives a word, the Spellers are encouraged to pronounce the word before spelling it 8. Accommodation and food shall be provided to 5. pRoNouNCER the spellers coming from outside Kohima only on The Pronouncer will pronounce words provided to him and after spelling it. There will be no disqualification of by the Judges as referred to in the Oxford International the Spellers for failing to pronounce the word incorrectly. demand as specified in the form.

Dictionary.

9. Accompanying faculty members/ parents may on misunderstandings: request be provided with food and lodging facilities The Speller is responsible for any misunderstanding Homonyms: against nominal charges.

If a word has one or more homonyms, the Pronouncer of the word unless 10.

The lodgers are to bring their own light bedrolls. will indicate which word is to be spelled by defining (1) The Pronouncer never provided a correct 11. Travelling allowances will not be reimbursed. pronunciation; the word given to the Speller.

(2) The Pronouncer provided incorrect information 12. To and Fro conveyance will be provided to the Speller’s requests: lodgers only from the Camp to the Championship regarding the definition, part of speech, or In the competition the Pronouncer may respond to Venue. language of origin; or the Speller’s requests for a definition, sentence, 13.

Light refreshment will be provided to all the Spellers (3) The Speller correctly spelled a homonym of the part of speech, language(s) of origin and alternate during competition days. word and the Pronouncer failed to either offer a pronunciation(s). When presented with requests 14. Spellers failing to report on time to the Venue during definition or distinguish the homonyms. for alternate pronunciations, the Pronouncer competition will stand automatically disqualified. or Associate Pronouncer checks for alternate 15. The Spellers/School authorities are requested 8. TimE KEEpER pronunciations in Oxford International Dictionary. to thoroughly comprehend all the Rules and The Time Keeper will in correspondence with the The Pronouncer may grant such requests as long Regulations provided.

Pronouncer’s pronouncement of the word for the as they are in accordance with time constraints Speller to spell, will mark the starting and simultaneously 16. Rules and Regulations are enclosed. outlined.

17. All the Spellers must enclose in the form, 3(three) indicate the end of time allotted to the Speller. copies of recent passport size photo (colour). pronouncer’s assistance: When the Judge/s and Pronouncer are in discussion 18. All detail contest Rules and Regulations along The Pronouncer may offer word information — to a competition-related matter while a with the entry form can be downloaded from www. without the Speller having requested the information. Speller is contemplating a word, the Time keeper at the fountainclub.in. notification of the Judge / Pronouncer will pause the time clock and will inform the Speller when they pause Forms can also mailed to fountainclubkma@gmail.com 6. JuDGES The Judges shall uphold the Rules & Regulations to and resume the remaining time clock.

(For further information kindly contact # determine whether or not words are spelled correctly.

9402453002 / 9436609258/ 9856071055) 9.

SCoRER The decisions of the Judges are final.

The Scorer in confirmation to the Spellers correct and Sd/interaction with the Speller: incorrect - responses and to the interpretation of the organising Committee 3rd Nagaland Spelling bee Championship 2014 Because seeing lip movements may be critical in Judges verdicts will maintain the score records of the

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14. Accommodation required: Yes / No (For Participant) 15. Accommodation required: Yes / No (For Accompanying Faculty) 16. Food: Veg / Non Veg I hereby declare that the above statements/details are true to the best of my knowledge, any false statement(s) so detected shall subject to disqualification.

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ormer WWE wrestler Sean O'Haire has died from an apparent suicide in his South Carolina home. He was 43 years old. O'Haire, whose real name was Sean Haire, was found unresponsive Tuesday. The official cause of death has not been released, but according to news reports, the 43-year-old Spartanburg resident took his own life.

The gossip site TMZ reported that Haire was found by his father hanging in his bedroom. No foul play is suspected. Toxicology tests will be performed to shed light on the circumstances of Haire's apparent suicide. Sean Haire was last seen alive Monday afternoon.

His father, John Haire, came by to check on him the next morning at 7.30am.

Haire got his start in pro-wrestling with the World Championship Wrestling in 2000. He later moved on to WWE, where he performed as a protege of star wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper. In recent years, Haire got into kick boxing and mixed martial arts before embarking on a new career as a hair dresser.

According to his obituary, Sean Christopher Haire was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He was first introduced to wrestling fans in 2000 as part of WCW,

where he helped form the group Natural Born Thrillers. During his brief tenure with the organization, Haire won three tag team championship titles before WCW folded in 2001.

Haire and his former partner Chuck Palumbo then joined WWE, but the first few months proved challenging for the WCW veteran, who was forced to learn a new style of wrestling, according to Baltimore Sun. He later became known for giving 'devil's advocate' advice to people, which has turned into his calling card and one of his claims to fame.

Eventually, Haire was teamed up with Roddy Piper as his protege, but he did not last long after his partner exited the WWE in 2003. After parting ways with WWE himself in 2004, Sean Haire tried his hand at kickboxing and MMA. Upon his retirement from sports, Haire worked as a hair stylist at Wisteria Aveda Salon and Day Spa in Greenville, South Carolina. His obituary described the hulking 6-foot-6, 270-pound WWE warrior as a 'very gentle' person who studied Buddhism' and worked as a personal trainer at a fitness club in Spartanburg. Sean Haire is survived by his father, John, a sister and three brothers.

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Katy Perry reveals what she learned in therapy after messy splits from Russell Brand and John Mayer while shining for Harper's Bazaar

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But the 29-year-old superstar has learned some crucial lessons in the process with the help of therapy.

She told the October issue of Harper's Bazaar, 'I want to mommy everyone. I want to take care of them. I want to save them, and I forget myself in the meantime. I learned that through therapy.'

The Dark Horse hitmaker added: 'What I've learned is that if you don't have the foundation of self-love first, you really have nowhere to pull love from to give it away. 'I had to learn about taking care of myself before I could take care of others.' Brand, 39, announced that he and Katy were divorcing in December 2011 with the marriage end finalized in July 2012.

She began dating Mayer in August of that year, with a brief split in March 2013, before then reconciling. Katy first publicly acknowledged her split from the 36-year-old musician in April after rumours began circulating in February. And the Birthday singer, who turns 30 on October 25, now has a better idea of what she wants in a man. 'As I'm heading into my 30s I have less time for bulls**t,' she said.

'I look for the same characteristics: a sense of humour, someone who makes me laugh off the charts, someone who is sensitive, someone who loves and understands music, and who is really smart,' the I Kissed A Girl singer said. 'A lot of times I've ended up with people who have been intimidated by me, unfortunately.

They say they're not, but it comes out in the long run. 'They’re threatened, or there's resentment because they don’t know how to handle it.'

Perry is currently single. 'Well, I'm not really on the street,' she said, adding that she usually meets men 'through friends of friends. We have a lot of dinner parties. I'm definitely not on Tinder, even though I joke about it.' Meanwhile, Katy is on the North American leg of her Prismatic World Tour, which kicked off in Belfast, Ireland in May. She will wind her way through Australia and New Zealand in November and December, before taking a two month break and finishing her European leg in Stockholm, Sweden on March 22, 2015. To date, Katy has sold 13 million albums and 72 million digital singles, with nine of her singles achieving number one status. Harper's Bazaar's October issue hits newsstands September 23.

Jaws actor Richard Kiel dies at 74

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Looks like Miley's got a new gig- she's turned her hand to jewellery design, debuting some pieces at New York Fashion Week. Her designs were modelled alongside clothes by her friend designer Jeremy Scott as his show on Wednesday (August 10th).

Cyrus also created some art pieces for the show which were displayed on podiums around the venue where the show took place.

Entitled the 'Dirty Hippie' collection, everything was characteristically Miley- neon colours, nineties throwbacks, and a whole lot of Marijuana leaves. The bright designs looked a little like something you

might have sported back in childhood, but teamed with Scott's wild but fun clothing, it made for a bright and bold collection that's perfect for summer. Next summer, that is.

Over at Associated Press, Scott explained backstage how Cyrus and himself came to collaborate: "We live really close to each other in LA, and she had a little party and I came over, and she started showing me these things she was making, and I said 'Wow, this kind of looks like my collection — it's colorful and stream-of-consciousness and everything just kind of goes and somehow works. I was like, 'Oh my god this looks so cool, would you think about doing something?'"

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the show wearing a Scott outfit and jewellery of her own design, including a crazy headpiece that featured an air freshener and plastic ice creams. It's no surprise Cyrus has turned to fashion design as she is known for her distinctive style that is loved and loathed by the public in just about equal measure. Earlier this week she made a splash at the Alexander Wang after party when she showed up topless, wearing only tiny ice cream shaped nipple pasties.

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eality show host Rannvijay Singh was recently shooting for a horror film '3 AM'.

However, he never anticipated that the shooting will turn scary. The team shot for 20 days at the Great Eastern Mill during the silence of the night. It was an exhausting shooting schedule physically as well as mentally and emotionally.

The stillness of the mill was spooky and Rannvijay was undergoing a feeling which he could not explain. He felt certain sections of the premise had a strange vibe. He had a hunch of it having some paranormal movement - a strange smell.

He did not want to scare the unit and hence did not share this with anyone. Even though he was scared, he kept it to himself. He just plainly avoided going to these sections or even looking there.

After some time, he finally mustered courage and spoke about his fears once the film was over and was in post production. Much to his surprise, a few members from the crew shared that they also underwent strange experiences during the shoot.

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Kelley Sanchez, director of communications at Saint Agnes Medical Center, confirmed Wednesday that Kiel was a patient at the hospital and died. Kiel's agent, Steven Stevens, also confirmed his death. Both declined to provide further details.

The 7-foot-2-inch (2.13 meter, 5-centimeter) performer famously played the cable-chomping henchman who tussled with Roger Moore's Bond in 1977's "The Spy Who Loved Me"

and 1979's "Moonraker."

Bond quipped of the silent baddie: "His name's Jaws.

He kills people." Despite appearing in several other films and TV shows, such as "The Man from U.North CarolinaL.E." and "The Longest Yard," the role of Jaws was an iconic one Kiel could never escape.

"To this day, I go out in sunglasses and a hat because people will shout 'Hey, Jaws!' at me from across the street," he told the Daily Mail earlier this year. "The only way I can explain it is that he's like the Road Runner, which Coyote keeps trying to blow up, but he keeps going." Kiel's

other memorable roles included bullying golf spectator Mr. Larson in "Happy Gilmore," lethal Dr. Loveless's assistant Voltaire in "The Wild, Wild West" and extraterrestrial Kanamit in "The Twilight Zone." He also reprised the character of Jaws for several James Bond video games and voiced the thug Vlad in the animated Disney film "Tangled."

Born in Detroit, Kiel began appearing in TV shows and films in the 1960s, debuting in an episode of the Western series "Laramie."

He published an autobiography in 2002 titled "Making It Big in the Movies."

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Judge says Pistorius can't be found guilty of murder Oscar Pistorius not guilty of premeditated murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, final verdict on Friday

PRETORIA, SEPTEmbER 11 (AP): In a lengthy verdict phase climaxing Oscar Pistorius' trial, the judge said Thursday he can't be found guilty of murder but that he was negligent in the shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, raising the possibility he'll be convicted of culpable homicide.

Judge Thokozile Masipa said she felt the double-amputee Olympian acted negligently when he fatally shot Steenkamp through a toilet door in his home in the predawn hours of Valentine's Day last year. In a moment of highdrama, she then stopped reading out her judgment in the six-month-long trial and adjourned until Friday. A formal judgment in the case that has riveted much of South Africa and the world is expected on Friday.

If Pistorius is acquitted of murder, he could still be sent to jail for years if convicted of culpable homicide.

While the judge did not announce a verdict, she said the prosecution had not proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Pistorius committed premeditated murder. She also ruled out a lesser murder charge, but said Pistorius may be vulnerable to being convicted of culpable homicide — in other words a negligent killing. "I am of the view that the accused acted too hastily and with excessive force," Masipa said of Pistorius actions on the fatal night last year.

The athlete has acknowledged firing four shots through a toilet door in his home, hitting Steenkamp in the head, arm and hip area and killing her. He says he mistook her for an intruder. The prosecution alleges the athlete intentionally killed his girlfriend, a model and budding reality TV star, after a loud argument, which was heard by neighbors.

Culpable homicide normally carries a five-year jail sentence in South Africa when a firearm is used, but it can be changed by a judge depending on the specific circumstances of the killing.

Masipa said there were "just not enough facts" to support the finding of premeditated murder in Steenkamp's fatal shooting. As the judge spoke, Pistorius wept quietly, his shoulders shaking as he sat on a wooden bench. Masipa earlier told Pistorius, 27, he could remain seated on the bench while she read her verdict out and until she asked him to stand for the judgment.

Masipa described Pistorius as a "very poor witness" who had lost his composure on the stand and was at times "evasive," but she emphasized that did not mean he was guilty of murder. Earlier, the 66-year-old judge cast doubt on witness accounts of hearing a woman's screams, a key part of the prosecution's case. Masipa said "none of the witnesses had ever heard the accused cry or scream, let alone when he was anxious," apparently acknowledging the possibility of the defense's argument that Pistorius had been the person screaming in a high-pitched voice after discovering he had fatally shot Steenkamp.

Masipa also cited testimony of an acoustics expert called by the defense, saying it cast "serious doubt" on whether witnesses who were hundreds of meters (yards) away in their homes — as some state witnesses were — could have differentiated between the screams of a man or a woman. At one point, Masipa said: "I continue to explain why most witnesses got their facts wrong."

Masipa also said she was disregarding text messages between Steenkamp and Pistorius that had been entered as evidence. Prosecutors had submitted text messages that showed tension between them while the defense submitted messages that indicated mutual affection. That evidence, the judge said, doesn't prove anything. "Normal relationships are dynamic and unpredictable most of the time, while human beings are fickle," she said.

Pistorius faced 25 years to life in prison if convicted of premeditated murder. He also faced years in jail if found guilty of murder without pre-planning, or of negligent killing. Pistorius could also be acquitted if Masipa believes he made a tragic error and acted reasonably.

Indian tennis player Sania Mirza poses to promote vegetarianism for People for the Ethical Treatment (PETA) in Hyderabad on Thursday. The campaign conveys a message asking people to become “angels for animals” by adopting homeless dogs and cats. (AP Photo)

XXVII Leo Club Inter-School TT tourney

DImAPuR, SEPTEmbER 11 (mExN): The XXVII Leo Club Inter-School TT tournament organised by the Leo Club will be held on September 13 and 14 at Leo Park Lions Centre, Midland, Dimapur. A

press release from the PRO of the club Leo Krishna Rai has requested all the ex-Leos and members of the Lions Club, Blue Vanda, media persons and Leo Club of Dimapur to be a part of the programme.

LFHSS emerges as state level Champions of under-14 football

DImAPuR, SEPTEmbER 11 (mExN): Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School added yet another feather to its hat of achievements by defeating G. Rio School 3-0 and thus becoming the State Champions. In an exhilarating match played at the DDSC Stadium Dimapur on September 10, the boys from the under-14 team of Livingstone School made its mark to a thumping victory netting 3 goals and limiting G. Rio School. Prior to the final match, LFHSS had played against Green-

wood School – the Subroto Cup Champions – and won by solitary goal.

LFHSS had earlier finished as Champions in the Dimapur District Level Under-14 Soccer Tournament.

Emerging as state champions is particularly important as it means that the team from Livingstone School will now represent Nagaland in the North East Regional Level Football Championship which will again decide if they are competent enough to make it to the Nationals.

DImAPuR, SEPTEmbER 11 (mExN): A fifteen member team of NCC cadets from Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School participated in the North East Region Inter-Group Hockey Tournament which was held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Guwahati from August 23 to August 28. The fifteen member team represented the Kohima Group from Nagaland.

In their first match, played against Silchar Group, Livingstone Cadets proved that they were at par in any unconventional game like hockey defeating the Silchar Group by 2 goals. The final match of the Tournament was played on August 28 between Kohima

Group and Guwahati Group. The match went in favour of the Guwahati Group who won by a solitary goal.

8 Cadets from Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School who were a part of the hockey team were selected for the final selection to the NCC National Games to be held at Delhi. The selected cadets will go for their final selection in October. The names of the Cadets who have been selected for the Final Selection to the NCC National Games are: Ikugha G. Yepthomi, Holoto L. Chishi, Imtisanen Jamir, Imsutenzuk Longkumer, Hupeto H. Yeputho, Shikavi Y., Nokom Sumnyam, N.S. Naiba.

LFHSS NCC cadets take part in hockey tourney

Oscar Pistorius reacts in the dock in Pretoria, South Africa, Thursday September 11 as Judge Thokozile Masipa reads notes as she delivers her verdict in Pistorius' murder trial. The South African judge in Oscar Pistorius’ murder trial said Thursday that prosecutors have not proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the double-amputee Olympic athlete is guilty of premeditated murder. (AP Photo)

DPC annual sports meet concludes RESULTS OF DPC SPORTS MEET Badminton (Men) Singles 1st – Asungba 2nd – Zhabu Zumvu Badminton (men) Doubles 1st – Dilip Sharma & Asungba 2nd – Zhabu Zumvu & Imti Longchar Badminton (Mixed Doubles) 1st – Asungba & Nzano Humtsoe 2nd – Mannen & Ajung Badminton (women) Singles 1st – Bendangnaro 2nd – Ajung

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Table Tennis (men) Doubles 1st – Imti Longchar & Filip Sumi 2nd – Dilip Sharma & Paudi Renta

DImAPuR, SEPTEmbER 11 (mExN): The annual sports meet of Dimapur Press Club (DPC) concluded today here at the State Indoor Badminton Stadium, with Kuhoi Zhimo, Chairman of Sumi Council, Dimapur, as the chief guest.

In his address, the chief guest touched on the subject of social responsibility of the fourth estate, and appealed to the media to carry out its duties with diligence and sincerity without being biased, and to project the real picture for all sections of the society.

Pointing out that “all work and

no play strains our brain and our creative skills at times gets blurred”, he opined that the DPC is doing something in the right direction by organizing the sports meet.

“Recreation is something we all need in life to maintain our tempo. It is more necessary for the media fraternity as the assignments are both mental as well as physical,” he added.

Also addressing the DPC members, the editor of Tir Yimyim and president of Nagaland Press Association (NPA), K Temjen Jamir encouraged the members to maintain a healthy body in order to ensure a

healthy mind.

The DPC has meanwhile expressed gratitude to the chief guest, editors of Nagaland Post, The Morung Express and Tir Yimyim for their generous monetary assistance to the club for the conduct of the annual sports meet. The DPC particularly thanked the Alaphra Groups and its managing director, Ricky Ozukum for sponsoring the prize money for all the events played in the sports meet.

Meanwhile the DPC executives have expressed gratitude to all DPC members for their active participation in the sports meet.

Table Tennis (women) Singles 1st – Bendangnaro 2nd – Among Ludo (women) 1st – Bendangnaro 2nd – Akangchila Chess (men) 1st – Caisii Mao 2nd – Pfoshuo Carrom (men) 1st – Mhathung Ngullie 2nd – Asungba Carrom (women) 1st – Nzano Humtsoe 2nd – Tinakali Sumi

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