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There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive Power outrage in Coco area for months

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Kerber begins reign as number one with U.S. Open win

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tuli Paper Mill issue

reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

CNSA questions the sincerity of HPCL, Nagaland Govt for revival of NPPCL

During rehearsal you sent all the contestants to sell votes...and in the final the contestant who sold the highest votes wins the singing competition

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Villagers try to pull out a mini truck stuck in huge mud along Chakhabama-Chozuba road. Due to the deplorable road conditions, such incidents have become regular feature with commuters facing extreme difficulties, especially during the monsoon. (Photo by Chizokho Vero)

Dimapur Railway station told to ensure basic measures & facilities for disabled

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): Disability Rights Advocate Nagaland, Diethono Nakhro, on Sunday stressed on the urgent need to ensure that any infrastructure and service improvement work undertaken at the Dimapur Railway Station must include making railway travel easier for disabled passengers of the state as well as those coming from other states.

In a letter addressed to the Divisional Railway Manager, Lumding, NF Railway on behalf of persons with disability in Nagaland, Nakhro who is also Member, National Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities highlighted some of the most basic but urgent measures and facilities needed at Dimapur Railway Station.

Nakhro said ramps with proper gradient and holding bars on both sides should be added at the entrance and all areas necessary to allow wheelchairs to enter and move

around in the station easily.

Based on variables such as number of trains per day, average daily passenger traffic at the station (5% of which can be assumed to be people with disabilities including Senior Citizens), etc, Nakhro said suitable solutions and devices should be provided for passengers to safely get into and off the train with options such as low cost, foldable ramps.

Wheelchairs must be provided at the station, which passengers who cannot walk long distances or stand for long periods can avail of. A booth/ counter must be set up where this service can be availed. Clear signboards and information must be put up at the booth/counter and also at strategic points, such as at the entrance area, to inform passengers of the service.

A designated area must be identified for boarding and de-boarding of passengers with disability. Porters

with wheelchairs must be made available in this area or a wheelchair service booth set up nearby. This reserved area must be close to the disability-reserved coach and must have proper markings, display and colours for safety.

Electronic audio-visual signboards and announcements displays must be put up at the platforms and other areas of the station for passengers who are deaf or blind while one ticket-booking window should have lower height for wheelchair passengers and people of short stature, Nakhro also pointed out.

Further, the disability rights advocate also highlighted on the need for reserving some spaces close to the entrance as disability parking for vehicles bringing or picking up passengers with disability. And most importantly, there must be provision of reserved accessible toilets for both men and women with disability, she added.

Rape capital? No, Delhi is India’s ‘abduction capital’

NEw DElhI, SEPTEMBER 11 (IANS): With a whopping 21 kidnappings every day, Delhi recorded most “kidnappings and abductions” among all cities in the country in 2015, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

Shockingly, Delhi is on the top among all 29 states and seven Union Territories with 37 kidnapping and abduction cases per 100,000 populations in 2015, said the latest “Crime in India” report of the NCRB. The national rate in this category was 6.6 per 100,000 people.

Of the 20,339 violent crimes registered in the national capital in 2015, kidnappings and abductions came on top with 7,730 cases.

In sheer numbers, Uttar Pradesh registered the maximum of 11,999

kidnappings and abductions in the country in 2015, followed by Maharashtra (8,255) and Delhi (7,730).

Bihar came fourth with 7,128 cases followed by Madhya Pradesh (6,778), West Bengal (6,115), Assam (5,831), Rajasthan (5,426), Haryana (3,520) and Odisha (3,236).

In most cases, criminals target children. But elders too get kidnapped -- for ransom, murder, for taking revenge or for other reasons, the NCRB data showed. Some women were also abducted to force them into marriage.

Police sources admit that some cases of kidnapping never get reported to them as the affected families end up, at times, succumbing to the ransom demands of the criminals.

“A total of 6,646 children were

kidnapped in 2015. As always, tracing the missing children remained an important priority for Delhi Police. In each case of a missing child, an FIR (First Information Report) was registered promptly,” the officer said.

Delhi Police has been running ‘Operation Milap’, a campaign with an aim to unite the missing children with their parents as many left their home on their own. The all-India figure for kidnapping and abduction in 2015 was 82,999, the NCRB report said.

Of the total, 1,260 victims ended up getting murdered, 774 were seized for ransom and 18,629 for “other” reasons. Also, 31,884 women were kidnapped for forcing them into marriage not of their choice.

NCERT survey on state of English in Indian schools

Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram do not give much importance to English, reveals study

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SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 11 (AGENCIES): Jammu & Kashmir tops the charts for most English classes at the upper primary level with nine periods a week, a decade-long National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) study has revealed.

The study was conducted under the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) that had suggested English be introduced as a second language at the primary level. The study pointed out that the choice of the subject rests with the parents and does not depend on academic or feasibility issues of schools.

In Karnataka, it was found five periods were dedicated to English in a week at all stages of schooling -primary, upper primary and secondary -while Sikkim dedicates 10 hours a

week for teaching the language at the secondary level.

Along with Punjab, Manipur, Tripura, Odisha and West Bengal, Karnataka is yet to implement the NCF. Besides Sikkim, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have allocated eight periods weekly for English-language teaching at the primary level.

However, Mizoram, Nagaland and Meghalaya do not give much importance to English.

In terms of giving importance to mother tongue, West Bengal, which conducts an examination for Bengali language for 200 marks for upper primary students, tops the list. At the secondary level in Karnataka, Kannada, offered as the first language along with Sanskrit and English, accounts for 125 marks. However, most states cap marks for the mother tongue to 100.

Karnataka schools dedicate six periods a week for Kannada, while Maharashtra has allocated 13 hours weekly for Marathi - the most in the country. Andhra Pradesh conducts 12 periods a week for Telugu at the

primary level.

The report found that 15 states across the country follow NCERT prescribed curriculum and textbooks.

On the other hand, 14 states have managed to integrate the NCERT prescribed syllabus within their own.

Awareness programmes and financial aid from the ministry of human resource development would be provided to states that have not fully implemented the NCF. The study pointed out that states and Union territories had prioritised languages in accordance with their socio-cultural aspects.

While a majority of the states adhere to NCF, a few follow varying systems owing to the different parameters that govern their systems of education. The study was conducted to assess the status of the curriculum at schools introduced in 2000.

The report also analysed the structure of the curriculum, working days, school hours, class hours in a week and pedagogical techniques among other aspects of school education in the country.

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The Central Nagaland Students’ Association (CNSA) on Sunday questioned the sincerity of the Hindustan Paper Corporation Ltd (HPCL) and the Nagaland State Government in reviving the Nagaland Pulp & Paper Company Limited (NPPCL) in Tuli, which is the only heavy industry in Nagaland.

A press statement received from CNSA president Charles Lotha and general secretary Yimlanger Jamir, expressed concern at the snail-paced revival works of the NPPCL Tuli, the funds for which was sanctioned by the Government of India. The NPCCL is an undertaking the Hindustan Paper Corporation Ltd (HPCL) and Government of Nagaland.

While pointing out that the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India had sanctioned 100 crore as first installment in 2013, the Association questioned the HPCL as to why “only 34 crore could be utilized out of the 100 crore in three years (2013-2016),” as was the response from NPPCL to an RTI application filed by the CNSA. Also viewing seriously the alleged diversion of the 60 crores by the HPCL, the Association has demanded the Corporation declare where the said amount have been utilized.

It went on to caution

that if the diverted amount of 60 crore by HPCL has not been utilized for the revival of the NPPCL, Tuli; then CNSA will initiate its own course of action, to the extent of approaching the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India.

The Association further expressed dissatisfaction over the response to its RTI application seeking the names of the ‘companies contracted for the revival of the NPPC- Tuli’. The RTI response sought ‘exemption under Sec. 8 (1) (d) & (g) of RTI Act 2005.’

“The NPPCL is a government project and it is the only heavy industry in Nagaland. Therefore, if the HPCL thinks that the queries by the CNSA are not in the “larger public interest that warrants the disclosure of such information, then the CNSA strongly feels that the HPC Ltd is not serious about the revival of the NPPCL – Tuli,” the Association maintained.

In this, the Association wondered whether there is some “hidden agenda or dirty politics being played to deliberately stall the much-awaited revival of NPPCL – Tuli” adding, “Three years have already elapsed since the Government of India declared and sanctioned finances for the revival work, but so far, the works at the ground is negligible and very unsatisfactory.”

It said NPPCL revival

work should be done in a very transparent and sincere manner since it involves many stakeholders, the greatest being the Naga people, who are eagerly waiting for its revival.

The CNSA also questioned the Nagaland State Government over its sincerity towards the revival of the NPPCL. The Department of Industries and Commerce had replied to the RTI application filed by CNSA that the “state government has instructed different departments to undertake different works like power supply, dam, roads etc.”

However, the state government could not provide the “hard copy of the project report, the amount sanctioned and the progress report of the projects entrusted to the different departments” for the revival of the NPPCL – Tuli by the Government of Nagaland, it stated.

It has therefore demanded that the state government disclose to the public about the project reports and progress at the earliest possible time. The CNSA said it is every ready to file Public Interest Litigation (PIL) or approach the Union Ministry, Government of India, unless and until the concerned authorities show sincerity in their works towards the speedy revival of the NPPCL – Tuli.

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Naga woman crochets hobby into promising enterprise Anyam Konyak wants to expand her home-based shoe making business but how?

Morung Express news Dimapur | September 11

Now, here is a woman from Nagaland who can really crochet some funky, comfortable and durable footwear.

Anyam Julie Konyak’s crochet shoes, sandals and flats, especially for women and children are making waves in Mon town, which The Morung Express discovered through one of the social media networking sites.

What actually started as a leisurely activity during her spare time, Anyam’s crafty hobby is now actually raking in revenues for her family. A mother of one, Anyam resides with her family near Fire Brigade, Mon Town.

“It all begun as a sort of time-pass for me. When family members and friends noticed and started ordering for the shoes, I started making it in a regular basis, she told The Morung Express.

Now, for the last two years, Anyam’s hobby has transited into a home based business enterprise.

It is not actually getting her rich, but it supplements her family income.

Anyam says she had a knack for knitting and sewing since childhood. “I used to knit a lot and also mend old shoes. Then I

Anyam Julie Konyak and her crochet footwear products.

started knitting socks and wool shoes for personal use,” she recalled.

Gradually, her skill graduated to crocheting footwear. With no formal training Anyam learnt her craft through trial and error process and become efficient enough for other people to notice.

Motivation from family and friends also helped her a lot. “I become more enthused when friends and family members started appreciating my products.

This motivated me to learn more by observing trends in shops as well as other platforms,” she said.

Now, Anyam can dexterously make boots, shoes, sandals, slip on and bags with different patterns. Uninterrupted, she make 2-3 shoes a day. The sandal and slip on are crocheted with elastic string thread, which, according to Anyam, is du-

rable and waterproof.

Most of the footwear are sold at price ranging between Rs 300-500. However, boots are more expensive and can be priced upto Rs 1500. “Making boots is more difficult as it involves getting soles material, cutting and polishing them as well as aligning them to various shapes and designs,” she explained.

For Anyam, at the end of the day, the happiest moment is when a satisfied costumer comes calling, which motivates her more to experiment more and diversify her products. The response has been positive so far.

“Even those who were little apprehensive about the boots later told me that it is worth the price, given the amount of woks it entails and the comfort and durability it gives,” she claimed.

Presently, she has begun dappling in mobile sling bags.

On the prospect of establishing a shop to sell her products, Anyam said she simply cannot afford the investment. “Though my husband is employed in a government department, what we earn can barely meet our personal expenses,” she revealed.

Anyam is also unaware if there are any policies or schemes from the government side to assist people like her. “If the government has some kind of policies or initiative to support such project as mine, it would really be good to know,” she said.

“It would really be nice to open a shop or sell my product through a regular channel so it becomes a regular source of income for me,” she wished aloud, pensively.

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24th Spero Meliora 2016 Power outrage in Coco area for months

Kohima, September 11 (mexn): One of the longest running literary competitions in the state, the 24th Spero Meliora 2016 of Kohima Village under the theme "Break the ice and steel a march" was held on September 10 at Kohima Village Council hall.

The event was jointly organised by the Dolphin Club Kohima and Kohima Village Students’ Union and supported by Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources & Sports, Music Task Force And State Lotteries Khriehu Liezietsu.

The inaugural session was graced by guest speaker Khriesalie Vizo, Commissioner Secretary, IT Department.

He exhorted the gathering with references from the rise and fall of human civilizations in the past and reminded why we need to value our cultural and traditional virtues to prevent our society from deterioration. A slide show "Spero Meliora down memory lane" was presented by KVSU depicting competition scenes from the first

Zunheboto, September 11 (mexn): The people of four villages in Coco area under Atoizu range have been reeling under complete darkness since June 13, according to a press release. The transformer in the area has been replaced twice but was damaged without lasting even 2 hours, stated the release issued by Coco Area Joint Council and Coco Area Students’ Union.

Citing the reason for the damage, the organizations said that the tranformer was installed by “lineman” and “jugali” who do not have proper technical knowledge. No technical officers were present during the installation, they added.

The press release further expressed concern

WINNERS

SINGING (SOLO) 1st - Seyiekruonuo Yhome (LSU) 2nd - Khriesakuonuo Rutsa (PSU) 3rd - Neizhazhünuo Rutsa (PSU) SPELLING BEE Winner - Avinuo Sachü (DSU) ESSAY 1st - Medosanuo Rutsa (PSU) 2nd - Mezhükhrietuo Solo (TSU) 3rd - Nguluonuo Rutsa (PSU)

that the power outrage is hampering students' studies/exams at the same time affecting economy since prices of candle and kerosene have shot up and not all villagers can afford such skyrocketing prices. “…the villagers are undergoing untold miseries.

Moreover, students’ selection exam is coming up,” it expressed.

Therefore, the organizations have requested the authorities to look into the matter at the earliest lest public’s patience runs out.

The press release was issued by Luhevi Shohe (GB), Chairman, Coco Area Joint Council; Khuheto Awomi (GB), Secretary, Coco Area Joint Council; and Vihuka H, President, Coco Area A group of students studying under the light of a single candle since all homes cannot afford high priced candles or kerosene.

Students’ Union.

BJP appeals to upgrade Khelhoushe Polyclinic to engineering college

PAINTING 1st - Neitseizolie Mechülho (PSU) 2nd - Nounengutuo Khezhie (DSU) 3rd - Neikuozo Zatsu (TSU) CULTURAL SONG 1st - PSU 2nd - DSU 3rd - LSU DEBATE 1st - Seyievinuo Mere (PSU) 2nd - Khriezokhotuo Dzüvichü (LSU) 3rd - Medosenuo Solo (TSU) QUIZ 1st - Visienuo Dzüvichü & Medosinuo Vizo (LSU) 2nd - Keduoneizo & Neikhrienuo Solo (TSU) edition till the present day, which was preceded by a recollection of the progress of the event from the pretechnology era to the hitech present era.

The events conducted during the one day extravaganza included - Singing (Solo and cultural song), essay, painting, debate, spelling bee and quiz.

BJP Nagaland officials with Union HRD Minister, Prakash Javadekar.

Dimapur, September 11 (mexn): The BJP Nagaland submitted a memorandum to the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Prakash Javadekar appealing for up-gradation of Khelhoushe Polyclinic, Atoizu, Zunheboto to engineering college.

According to a press release from BJP Nagaland General Secretary, Jaangsillung Gonmei, the party expressed the need for a full fledged technical college to tend to the requirements of the students who otherwise have to pursue engineering degrees outside the state, incurring additional expenses.

The memorandum also appealed for provision of adequate funds for repair and maintenance works of government school buildings, which are all in a dilapidated state, the release said.

An appeal was also made to bring back Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Kiphire established in 2006, which was temporarily shifted to Phek district. The memo requested to construct the school’s infrastructure at its permanent site in Kiphire, for which, land measuring 30 acres has already been allocated.

The Union Minister assured to look into the above matters, the release added.

Eucharistic procession held in Chiechema ‘Education is all round

Kohima, September 11 (mexn): St. Paul Church Chiechama celebrated the Church Feast on September 11 with Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima as the main celebrant. The solemn Eucharistic procession was participated by priests, sisters, invited guests from Kohima, Lazami, Tseminyu, Tesophynyu, Longsa, Nerhema, Toupbema and other neighboring villages. 60 children received the sacrament of First Holy Communion.

Bishop in his homily based on the Gospel of the day [Lk. 15:1-32] spoke of the mercy of God. “The three parables – of the lost sheep, the lost coin and prodigal sons, are given People participate at the Eucharistic procession in Chiechama. to declare the magnitude “There could be no deeper and to believe that we hu- he added. of the mercy of God,” he As the congregation stated, according to a press source of awareness of our man beings are truly prerelease from his Secretary. worth than to trust Jesus cious in the eyes of God,” celebrated the feast of the

patron saint, St. Paul, the Bishop reminded, the gospel must be used for our self-reflection and assessment. Saul before becoming Paul was a great persecutor of the Church. Yet, God did not give him up nor condemn him forever, he pointed out. “God gave an extraordinary chance to him and he took it…No matter how wise, true and accurate our teaching, our moral laws, our church norms, we must be people of mercy willing to forgive and forget. No matter how great a sinner one is, there is always time to turn back because Jesus came into the world to save sinners.”

The Bishop also urged the community to pray for those who have fallen away from the grace of God so that divine mercy may reach out to them before it is too late.

Para Legal Volunteers trained

Kohima, September 11 (mexn): A two-day refresher training for Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) of all districts was held from September 10-11 at Bookmarc conference hall, Dimapur.

Organized by the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA), the training was graced

by Alok Agarwal, Member Secretary and Geetanjali Goel, Director, of the National Legal Services Authority, Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice, GoI. During the inaugural programme, Nino Iralu (NJS), Member Secretary, NSLSA urged the PLVs to carry out their duty to identify the needy persons and also to link the common people with their respective District Legal Services Authority for any prompt needs

of legal assistance, according to a press release from NSLSA. Legal Aid Counsel, District Chairman or Secretaries, she assured, will be available to assist the Para Legal Volunteers, anytime, anywhere.

G.H Ramilia, Principal District & Session Judge, Dimapur, while exhorting the participants maintained that rights and duties play important roles for the common people. He stated that without rules and regulation, law has no purpose and direction. Articles 14 of the constitution, he reminded, states equal rights to all the citizens of India. He pointed out that Para Legal Volunteers are the bridge between the common people and legal institutions. Therefore, he advised them to guide the people into the right way for the betterment of

the next generation. He further stated that PLVs are the eye opener of the people, particularly the poor and downtrodden. He urged them not to be discouraged by the sacrifices that they endure while discharging their duties and services.

PLVs are to work like evangelist/ missionary for the legal service, he added.

In his valedictory address, Alok Agarwal encouraged the PLVs to work as bridges to fill the gap between the judicial system and the common people. He urged them to be thorough with the Acts and entitlements such as Domestic Violence Act, Juvenile Justice Act, Consumer Protection Act, child trafficking and create awareness in their own locality. He also encouraged the PLVs to be well equipped

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

of our beloved LT. KHRIETUOLIE PFÜKHA 12th September, 2015.

“Your presence we miss, Your absence we feel”

Though a year has passed by without your presence, not a single day has gone without feeling your absence. The sweet & short memories that we have shared still linger in our hearts vividly and miss you dearly.

Loving family members.

development of individual’ Kohima, September 11 (mexn): Social Welfare Minister, Kiyanilie Peseyie has stated that education is all round development of an individual and not only books and academics.

Quality education, he added, is a must in this competitive age.

Speaking at the Poumai Students’ Union Kohima (PNTMK) 32nd freshers’ meet cum annual get together as the chief guest on September 10 here, the Minister also reminded that student life is the most important period in a person’s life as it is the most productive and defining period. He urged the students to make the best use of every opportunity that comes their way.

Kiyanilie further advised the students’ community to study seriously and be somebody in future with responsibility in the

society. He urged the gathering to join hands in reviving and preserving the fast disappearing valuable Naga identity of the past like sincerity, truthfulness, integrity, obedience and respect to the elders. He appealed to the gathering to contribute for the betterment and uplift of our society.

Addressing as the guest of honour, Chief Manager, SBI Senapati branch Hepuni Bismarck urged the students’ community not to focus on government job alone as there are many opportunities available in private sectors. However, he reminded that hard work is a must to be successful in any career.

Bismarck further stated that sometimes working hard alone will not work unless one works smartly with proper planning and right target. He reminded the need of discipline and to stay focused on the target

to be successful in life.

Advocate Gauhati High Court, Kohima bench Ashipri Zho in his address challenged the students to work hard with sincerity.

He shared his life testimony on how he struggled and worked hard while he was a student to reach to the present status.

Meanwhile, NSF Secretary Education, Imtiyapang stated, “We are living in the transitional period and students should sow seeds for their future.” He reminded the students’ community that there is no magic or formula to be successful in life unless they work hard at the right time.

S. Davei Apaomai and Caroline Chao were declared Mr and Miss Freshers respectively. The event was attended by students, church leaders, student leaders, public leaders, well wishers and others.

Elephants on a rampage in Koio fields

and informed with the subject matter and to handle situations in an appropriate way.

Imtiakum Ao, Deputy Secretary, Department of Justice & Law in his valedictory address termed the trained PLVs as "Royal Soldiers" who will fight against legal illiteracy. He lamented that Nagaland is only in its second generation in legal field and also asserted that corruption in Nagaland is rising high because people are not aware of their rights. He urged upon all the PLVs to work with full dedication towards making Nagaland a Legal Illiteracy Free State, which will in turn eradicate corruption from the State.

98 Para Legal Volunteers from A farm house destroyed by elephants in Koio village. the 11 districts of Nagaland attended the training.

WoKha, September 11 (mexn): El- anything can happen. As a matter of fact, ephants have been roaming the fields of the elephants have eaten some of the rice Koio village in Wokha district for the past paddy which has already been harvested few days eating the harvested paddy of the apart from rampaging the farm houses and farmers apart from rampaging farm hous- banana farms,” the youth organization ofes and banana farms, according to a press ficials told Team Metamorphosis.

The youth organization also showed the release received here.

Team Metamorphosis, a Wokha based list of 18 households whose paddy and bamoKoKchung, September 11 (mexn): Consider- NGO, which had visited the paddy fields nana farms the elephants have destroyed, ing the shortage of domestic LPG refilled cylinders for few on September 7, informed that Koio Youth the release issued by Team Metamorphoweeks in Mokokchung, Longkumer Gas Agency has request- Organization’s President Rhonthungo sis said. “The Governments (both the State ed all its valued customers to judiciously use their cylinders Patton and General Secretary Chonpen and the central) and the concerned departand also comply with the booking system for better service Kikon had said, “For several years the ments have to take up immediate positive and transparent distribution. According to a press release normal lives of the villagers have been measures to help both the animals and the from Manager, Longkumer Gas Agency, the shortage is due disturbed due to the arrival of the wild el- affected peasants, after all, as a peasant it is very disheartening to have all our endeavto the bad road condition during rainy season, which has ephants, because when they come they ors destroyed after one year’s work,” the destroy our fields, farm houses etc.” Even caused many unexpected deterrence on transportation and this time, it was informed, it had been al- youth organization said. at the same time, the finalization of tenders for LPG transpor- ready five days since the wild giants apThe Team Metamorphosis has also aptation is in the process resulting in plying of only few trucks. peared. pealed to the competent authorities (from Meanwhile, Longkumer Gas Agency requested the public to “And, now the paddy fields are ripening both the State and Central governments) do away with black marketing system and stated the same and harvest is round the corner, but villag- to verify the matter and provide any means must be addressed to the competent authority. ers are not even able to go to their fields as of assistance to the affected farmers.

Mokokchung: Appeal to use LPG cylinders judiciously

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Inner Line Permit issues to dominate Manipur election Newmai News Network Imphal | September 11

Inner Line Permit (ILP) related issues are going to dominate the forthcoming Manipur assembly election with both the hills and the valley organisations accusing the Manipur government of not competent enough to address the problem.

Manipur assembly election is due in few months' time.

In the valley, sporadic incidents continue to be witnessed as people under the banner of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) demand the government of Manipur to pass the new antimigrant Draft Bill prepared and submitted by JCILPS to the government.

On the other hand, the Outer Manipur Tribal Forum (OMTF) and the Joint Action Committee Against Anti Tribal Bills (JACAATB) have been reminding the government that the tribal people will not accept any new bill or resolution unless appropriate and satisfactory steps are taken towards the total nullification of the "two pending anti tribal bills", and unless the matter of the "nine martyrs" are resolved to the satisfaction of the tribal people in Manipur.

Recently, in a meeting with Manipur Governor Dr Najma Heptullah at Raj Bhavan in Imphal, the OMTF and JACAATB had "detailed the political marginalisation and developmental exclusion faced by the indigenous tribals in Manipur".

The tribal delegation then told the Governor that the need for a solution is "sustainable and acceptable to the tribals". The tribal leaders also apprised the Governor "the plight of the tribals that have been magnified with the passing of the infamous anti tribal bills" by the Manipur legislative assembly last year. The tribal leaders then told the Governor that "neither the Union Government nor the State Government show any genuine interest to address the issue including the mortal remains of the nine tribal martyrs still awaiting an honourable burial".

Given this situation, tribal politicians contesting the forthcoming assembly election cannot afford to ignore the sentiment of the hill people. The valley

politicians do face the same burden of taking the sentiment of the valley people into account.

With things getting polarised so much, major political parties including the BJP and the Congress will face a tough situation pertaining to their respective poll manifesto.

It appears that the campaign of the JCILPS is going to get intensified. The intensity of campaign in the hills will depend on the response of the government to the JCILPS campaign.

In the valley, the campaign for the fresh bill continues with fierce protests. As recent as a couple of days ago ten student protesters, who were attempting to storm the Chief Minister’s Bungalow over ILP demand, were injured here after they fought a

pitched battle with armed police who fired several rounds of tear gas canisters to quell them.

Injured protesters were seen rushing to nearby hospital. The large number of students from Imphal East took to the streets demanding the state government to pass the new anti-migrant Draft Bill prepared and submitted by JCILPS. Valley districts have been witnessing protests by school going students under the banner of Students Wing of JCILPS which has launched a sustained campaign for months for introduction of an anti-migrant tough law to protect the interests of all indigenous people in the state.

Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam on Friday

had said that the government wanted to table and pass the proposed Draft Bill prepared by the Joint Committee in a special assembly session well before September 21, a deadline set by the Joint Committee.

“The government is almost ready to pass the bill provided that it gets a common consent from all stakeholders. The bill should be a feasible one,” he stressed while talking to media on the sidelines of a function here.

The earlier Protection of Manipur People Bill, 2015 was rejected by the President owing to different reasons with the key one being the strong opposition lodged by the tribal people of Manipur.

The Joint Committee, a citizens’ body, has set September

21 as the deadline for passing the bill by the government. The Manipur government refused to table the Draft Bill in the just concluded state assembly session citing time constraints.

A move by the government for introduction of a government-drafted bill "aimed at safeguarding the interests of indigenous people" in the House had to be cancelled after the Joint Committee preferred a fresh bill rejecting the former.

“The Joint Committee’s Draft Bill has to be consulted first to ensure there are no differences among all communities,” Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh had said while clearing his government’s stance for not having introduced the proposed bill in the last assembly session.

India ferries petroleum products via Bangladesh for Tripura 'Tribal rights will be protected at any cost in Assam' AgArtAlA, September 11 (iANS): India for the first time on Saturday transported petroleum products through Bangladesh to Tripura, officials said.

Tripura Industries and Commerce Minister Tapan Chakraborty and other state and central government officials received the tanker trucks at Kailashahar along the India-Bangladesh border at around 11 p.m. on Saturday.

Bangladesh had earlier allowed India to ferry heavy machineries of the Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) and carry foodgrains to Tripura.

"Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOCL) today transported petroleum products from Assam to Tripura through Bangladesh," an IOCL of-

ficial said yesterday.

"The special arrangement was taken due to the difficulties faced in carrying petrol, diesel, kerosene and cooking gas through the national highways linking Tripura," the official added.

The official said nine tank trucks carrying 108 kl of diesel and kerosene along with one LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) truck travelled from Betkutchi near Guwahati to Dawki, Meghalaya's border point with Bangladesh, and then on to Tamabil and Chatlapur in Bangladesh, eventually reaching Kailasahar and Dharmanagar in north Tripura. The trucks reached the Dharmanagar IOCL depot on Saturday night after plying 136 km in Bangladesh.

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Manipuri girl raped by relative in Gurgaon, accused held

gurgAoN, September 11 (iANS): An electrician has been arrested for raping a 16-year-old girl from Manipur related to him by marriage, police said on Sunday.

Police said the 16-year girl from Manipur, who had come to Gurgaon only two days ago, filed a complaint of sexual assault against S. Dass, who is the brother-in-law of her elder sister. DLF phase-1 police station chief Amit Kumar told IANS that accused Dass, 26, has been arrested after a case of rape and under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was registered.

Mob attacks police team in Arunachal, 2 injured itANAgAr, September 11 (pti): Two policemen were seriously injured when a mob attacked a police team that went to Silatoo Miri village in Namsai district in search of drug peddlers, an official said today. The mob attacked the police team with machete injuring two including sub-inspector D Singpho during its raid yesterday, Additional Deputy Commissioner M K Deori said. The injured policemen were shifted to a hospital at Dibrugarh in Assam in a critical condition. The villagers also manhandled Namsai SP C K Mein and two accompanying officials who went to the spot on hearing the incident, the ADC said. Later, police reinforcement reached the spot and brought the situation under control.

Water woes plague Meghalaya SHilloNg, September 11 (tNN): Over the last few decades or so, Meghalaya has started facing 'serious problems' of surface and groundwater pollution due to indiscriminate discharge of untreated municipal effluents, industries, agricultural runoff, the latest report issued by the State Pollution Control Board said. It was also reported that in order to obtain information regarding the overall health and general environmental state of the rivers and ground-water resources in the state, the Meghalaya Pollution Control Board has been monitoring the water quality in selected water bodies under the National Water Monitoring Programme on a regular basis. "The monitoring covers 20 rivers/streams, four lakes and seven springs/wells. A total of 54 sampling locations (47 of surface water and seven of groundwater) are being monitored on a regular basis," the report read.

To carry these products, the IOCL under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas of India and the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) of Bangladesh had signed MoU in Dhaka on August 18.

"This new route via Bangladesh would save time and costs in carrying petroleum products from Assam to Tripura as the existing over 400 km of mountainous route required more than 10 hours to carry these essential items," the official had said.

"Besides, the condition of national highways in Meghalaya and southern Assam is horrifying," the official added.

The short-term India-Bangladesh deal on shipping of the pe-

cess to adopt 50 more villages including six in northeast India to provide high quality medical services to the people of these villages with the direct involvement of expert physicians and medical practitioners.

Vijaya Bank MD-CEO said that the bank has posted a profit of Rs 1,547 crore in 2015-16 and targeted to make profit of Rs 2,000 crore in the ongoing financial year (2016-17).

According to Sansi, Vijaya Bank, which was nationalised in the second phase of nationalisation of banks during 1980, has a network of 1,900 branches in the country and over 3,500 customer touch points including 1,680 ATMs. The Bank's total business is over Rs 2,17,000 crore with a diverse clientele base of over 14 million.

"In Vijaya Bank's 85year history, the bank had opened 1,000 branches till

guwAHAti, September 11 (pti): Tribal rights will be protected at any cost in Assam and tribal society needs to be uplifted from illiteracy and poverty in the state, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today said. All illegal encroachment on tribal land would be removed by the government and rights of the sons of soil would be upheld at any cost, Sonowal said at a Vision Document release function of the Akhil Bharatiya Vanavasi Kalyan Ashram (ABVKA) here.

He said tribal people live in difficult socio-economic conditions and factors like illiteracy and

No formal intimation on resumption of Bru repatriation: MBDP AizAwl, September 11 (pti): Mizoram Bru Displaced People's Forum (MBDPF) today said it has not received any official communication from the Mizoram or the Tripura government that repatriation of Bru refugees staying in Tripura would resume from the first week of November.

"We also have not received the copy of the 'Road Map' for Bru repatriation prepared by the Mizoram government and submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs," MBDPF president A Sawibunga told PTI over phone from Naisingpara relief camp in North Tripura district.

He said the Forum would consult the people staying in the relief camps after receipt of the official information.

The Bru people in the relief camps have made various demands before being repatriated and those demands were not met by the Centre or the Mizoram government, Sawibunga said.

On why they did not attend the meeting recently convened by the Home Ministry in Agartala, he claimed they first received an invitation from Tripura government saying two persons were to attend the meeting but at the last minute an e-mail from the MHA invited only one representative creating a confusion that could not be cleared due to time constraint.

The previous attempt to repatriate over 3,500 Bru families from the relief camps in Tripura during June to September last year was a

complete failure as none came forward to be identified as bona fide resident of Mizoram.

Thousands of members of Bru community migrated to Tripura following violence after a forest guard in the Mizoram- Tripura-Bangladesh border Dampa Tiger Reserve was gunned down by Bru National Liberation Front militants on October 21, 1997.

The first attempt to bring them back to Mizoram from November 16, 2009 failed due to the murder of a boy near a bordering village and triggered another round of migration.

However, hundreds of families have returned on their own and the rest remained in six relief camps in North Tripura district.

Three killed by speeding SUV in Assam guwAHAti, September 11 (AgeNCieS): The National Highway 31, connecting Assam to West Bengal, was blocked for some time this morning after angry residents of Bijni in lower Assam blocked held a protest against the death of three school students, who died after being hit by a speeding Bolero vehicle.

The incident occurred early morning when four young boys were out jogging by the side of NH 31.

Three were killed on the sport by the speeding vehicle while the fourth one is battling for his life in a hospital.

Police teams from the local police teams rushed to the spot to pacify the protesters.

Vijaya Bank adopts girls to ensure education AgArtAlA, September 11 (iANS): Public-sector Vijaya Bank, which posted a profit of Rs 1,547 crore in the last fiscal, has adopted 632 girls to take care of their education, and 82 villages across the country to provide medical services, a top bank official said.

"We have adopted 632 girls across the country to take care of their educational affairs. We would bear all expenses of their education to fulfil these girls most aspirations," Kishore Sansi, Managing Director and CEO of Vijaya Bank, told reporters on Saturday.

Felicitating Olympian gymnast Dipa Karmakar here at a function, he said: "If these girls want to learn abroad or conduct research work, Vijaya Bank would bear all their expenses."

Sansi said that the Vijaya Bank already adopted 32 villages, including one in Assam, and is in the pro-

troleum products is valid till September 30. "This move by IOCL not only paves the way for future logistic management but also exemplifies its commitment to be the energy accessibility of India in true sense," said IOCL Executive Director Dipankar Ray. A statement of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said that Bangladesh has granted permission for the movement of petroleum goods on humanitarian grounds through its territory.

The MoU will facilitate India to carry petroleum goods (Motor Spirit, High Speed Diesel, Superior Kerosene Oil and LPG) from Assam to Tripura through Bangladesh to make a buffer stock in the northeastern state.

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In an interview to IANS, the 60-year-old banker also said the four per cent inflation target fixed by the government is a tad low in an emerging economy like India where food inflation has rarely fallen below six per cent in the past 60 years.

Nonetheless, she felt the current inflation level is set to fall due to a statistical play that could pave the way for a cut in interest

rates by commercial banks -- which the central bank has been asking for, as and when it has itself cut interest rates.

“Inflation will start coming down because there was a base effect in the last two months, which was actually pushing inflation up. That effect will moderate in the coming months,” she said referring to the current impact of a lower movement in price indices in the previous year.

“So, I see no reason why we shouldn’t be looking at a small rate cut this year.”

Giving reasons why she felt the four per cent inflation target was low, Bhattacharya said in her interview that 45-50 per cent of the components

in the Consumer Price Index comprised food items, which are very volatile.

Since a major weight in the index is also assigned to health, education and transport, it is also difficult to keep their inflation levels below two per cent, so as to average out the overall rise in the price line to four per cent or below.

Yet, she said, the upper limit of inflation of six per cent “is perfectly fine” as the prices are expected to ease in coming months.

“The Reserve Bank’s trajectory of five per cent is within the realms of possibility.”

After the government notified the annual, fiveyear inflation target of four per cent, plus or minus two percentage points, on Au-

gust 5, bankers saw little scope in interest rate cuts.

This is because the retail inflation is already precariously close to the tolerance level.

In the interview, Bhattacharya also spoke on the recent norms for commercial banks to sell their stressed assets to other banks and non-banking finance companies, as part of the central bank’s effort to help them clean up their balance sheets.

“Many of these things we were already doing.

We’ve always done the sale to asset reconstruction companies. We give them time for due diligence.

There is total transparency.

We have also been doing eauctions for more than six quarters,” she said.

“But now, we are allowed to sell to other banks.

But how much will the banks be eager? They will also have the same problems. So unless the resolution methodology starts performing better, I don’t think they will be in a better position to resolve issues,” she added.

“I’ve not been approached by any bank or non-banking finance company to buy stressed assets.”

As far as the State Bank of India was concerned, Bhattacharya said, while the efforts were on to deal with past non-performing assets, fresh accumulations were also inevitable.

“We’ve given a guidance of about Rs 40,000 crore as the slippage, of which Rs 8,000-

9,000 crore has happened.”

When asked how the legacy issues in bad loans will be addressed, the banker -- who is due to retire in October -- said it would take a long time. She was also quick to qualify that “long time” would not be longer than five years.

“It’s important for us to get the economy firing on all cylinders. If it happens, our turnaround will also happen rapidly. Till the time economic activity picks up and the demand picks up, even with the best of things, you’ll still have a slow recovery,” she said.

“But five years is a very long time, I don’t think we need five years. Surely the economic activity is going to pick up much before five years.”

Vodafone, BSNL ink 2G intra-circle roaming pact ‘Ocean warming to impact food “This strategic partner- production in India, elsewhere’ MuMbai, SepteM- fone India said in a stateing will lead to improved ber 11 (iaNS): Brit- ment here. ish telecom major Vodafone’s Indian subsidiary and state-run BSNL on Sunday signed a 2G intracircle roaming agreement to use each other’s assets and network strength across the country, Voda-

The agreement will help Vodafone expand its 2G network further, especially in rural areas, and also strengthens BSNL’s network reach in urban areas, the statement said.

connectivity and enhance the customer experience overall,” it added.

Vodafone India said it has over 1,37,000 transmission towers across the country, while BSNL has over 1,14,000 of these.

Kochi , SepteMber 11 nections with ocean warm- stant, it said. “At sea, warm(pti): Food security of In- ing, the report said there ing temperatures will cause dia and several other major can be increased rainfall changes to the abundance key food producing coun- in some mid-latitude and and range of marine spetries is threatened by chang- monsoon areas and de- cies used for food, leading ing weather patterns due crease over various sub- to implications for both the billion people who depend to warming of the oceans, tropical regions. on fish for their which may well principal source be the “greatest” Report warns of impact on of protein and hidden chalfishing and lenge for the yields and calls it the greatest the aquaculture inpresent generahidden challenge for the dustries linked tion, according to this harvestto a study. current generation ing,” the report “The consesaid. quences for soIt also warned that the “Both will have impacts ciety of changing weather patterns due to the warm- on the yields of crops over changes in the ocean are ing of the oceans are con- a range of important food happening between 1.5 to siderable,” said the report producing areas such as five times faster than those titled ‘Explaining ocean Australia, North America on land. “Such range shifts are potentially irreversible, warming: causes, scale, ef- and India,” it said.

The report said there with great impacts on ecofects and consequences’.

The report, released by were good correlations be- systems. What this will rethe International Union for tween wheat and maize sult in, decades down the Conservation of Nature, yields with the NAO (North line, is less clear,” it added.

“It is an experiment said they involve a mix of Atlantic Oscillation) and food and water factors, and PDO (Pacific Decadal Oscil- where, rather than being a the evolution of various lation), so changes in these casual observer in the lab, ocean-focused atmospheric we have unwittingly placed types of risk.

Noting that there have patterns have direct implica- ourselves inside the testtube,” it said, adding that already been changes to tions on food production.

Similarly, increasing ocean warming may well precipitation patterns in a number of areas of the temperatures tend to re- turn out to be the greatest planet resulting from large- duce maize yields, if all hidden challenge of our scale atmospheric telecon- other factors are held con- generation.

States get more freedom to spend funds under CSS New Delhi, SepteMber 11 (pti): Government has issued fresh flexi-fund guidelines that will give more freedom to states in spending money under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) to meet local developmental requirements.

Under the new norms, flexi-funds in each CSS has been increased from the current 10 per cent to 25 per cent for states and 30 per cent for Union Territories.

The flexi-fund component, the Finance Ministry said, will provide “flexibility” to states to meet local needs and requirements and pilot innovation to improve efficiency.

States can use the fund to undertake mitigation or restoration activities in case of natural calamities, or to satisfy local requirements in areas affected by internal security disturbances.

“States may, if they so desire, set aside 25 per cent of any CSS as flexi-fund to be spent on any sub-scheme or component

or innovation that is in line with the overall aim and objective of the approved Scheme,” the guidelines said.

However, state governments will have to constitute a state-level sanctioning committee (SLSC) to avail of the flexifund facility.

“It may be noted that the name, acronym and the logo are the core feature of any CSS, which must be retained for the flexi-fund component as well. If the states change any of these core features, the central contribution will cease and the flexifund component will become a purely state scheme,” the Ministry said.

The flexi-fund facility is not for CSS which emanate from a legislation, like MNREGA. Based on the recommendations of the sub-group of chief ministers and consultations with stakeholders, Niti Aayog had issued instructions for rationalisation of CSS.

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NAGALAND

NPMHR commemorates th 38 Foundation Day Dimapur, September 11 (mexN): The Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) held its 38th Foundation day on September 9 at Republic of Hiyo, Dimapur.

The commemoration was attended by some of the founding members namely Labu Sakhrie, Luingam Luithui, P.S Lorin, Gugs Chishi, Hokiye and a number of NPMHR members from South Sector and Delhi sector.

A brief history of NPMHR was delivered by Secretary General, Neingulo Krome, who shared the efforts and sacrifices made by the founding members while also pointing out how the atrocities in the Naga areas under militarization strengthened the movement for human rights and the need to gather more support outside.

The gathering paid homage to the memory of Late Ahu Sakhrie, one of the founding members and observed a minute of silence.

Members of the Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) during the 38th Foundation day commemoration at Republic of Hiyo, Dimapur on September 9.

“It began with small discussions in the hostels, meeting each other, coming across people concerned about the atrocities,” said Hokiye reminiscing about the formation of NPMHR in Delhi.

NPMHR, one of the first organizations in India to challenge the Supreme Court, was not formed magically but through long

deliberations and discussions, noted Hokiye further expresing hope that the movement will continue to create consciousness among Nagas.

Founding members Luingam Luithui and Dr. P.S Lorin too spoke of the establishment of NPMHR and its impact to the Naga society as well as outsiders.

Founding members

Labu Sakhrie and Gugs Chishi shared their experiences of the movement in the initial days. While Gugs Chishi enthralled the gathering with his original composition “My Home Country", Labu Sakhrie paid a tribute with a Trade Union Song called “Joe Hill” which was a popular song during the early years of NPMHR in Delhi.

Cotton in the life of rural people A success story under ATMA Tuensang tueNSaNg, September 11 (mexN): The soil and climatic condition of Nagaland is suitable for cultivation of cotton. Nagas since time immemorial had cultivated cotton and were also expert in spinning and weaving them. They made different designs of clothes out of cotton.

However, in recent times, people have turned to easy and more decent clothes available in the market. Thus, the traditional method of cotton cultivation is losing popularity in

the state. Cotton, though, remains popular in many rural areas.

Given the current scenario, Kunoto Y Chishi, DPD, ATMA Tuensang shared an inspiring success story of cotton cultivation in Pathso village under Noklak Block, Tuensang district, which is about 70 km from Tuensang Town.

The village still depends mostly on their own source of income generated from farming and rearing domestic animals. Cotton cultivation is still popular in

Acharya extends Id greetings Kohima, September 11 (mexN): Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya has extended heartiest greetings and best wishes to all the Muslims living in Nagaland and in the country on the occasion of Id-Ul-Zuha, which is celebrated with special prayers, greetings and gifts. “May this occasion, irrespective of caste and creed, bring unity and communal harmony amongst the different communities in the State,” Acharya wished in a message. “May this joyous day delight everyone and bring peace prosperity to our land.”

Nagaland University NonTeaching Staff Association, and Nagaland University Students Union (Lumami).

Through the dynamic leadership of the Vice-Chancellor and dedication of all stakeholders, the University has grown in many ways, according to a press release from PRO, Nagaland University, Lumami HQ. It was accredited ‘B’ grade by NAAC from the earlier ‘C’ grade.

On the occasion, Meritorious Staff Awards were also given to the following

Dimapur, September 11 (mexN): The State final round of the INTACH India Heritage Quiz Competition was held at Elim Conference Hall, DABA, Duncan Basti, Dimapur on September 10.

India’s biggest quiz held on heritage for school children, the quiz was organized by the INTACH Nagaland Chapter. A press release from INTACH Nagaland Chapter informed that seven teams who had earlier won the district levels

ten Multi-Tasking Staff: HQ: Lumami – Heto Phom, Y. Iheshe, Thinosalie Angami; Kohima Campus – Nungsashiba, Sasiekuo Chakr unuo, Imdangjungla; SASRD Campus – Kewengupe, Dielete-U, Tej Bahadur; NU-SET Campus – Kulungding Zeliang.

Meanwhile, two books published by the University were released by the Vice-Chancellor - ‘Book of Abstracts: 1994–2014’ and The Couples for Christ (CFC) Nagaland conducted a Marriage Enrichment Retreat ‘Grass Root Innovations in 1 (MER-1) from September 9 to 11. Apart from MER-1, programmes were also held Nagaland 2015’. on Christian Life Program, HOLD Enrichment Retreat, Household Leaders Training,

Sazolie College celebrates Cultural day JotSoma, September 11 (mexN): Sazolie College, Jotsoma, held its 7th Cultural Day on September 9. The event, jointly organised by the Cultural Committee and Students’ Council of the College, is held annually with an objective to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of the different communities studying in the institution and also to create awareness among the students about the need to preserve their rich cultural heritage. The event is also aimed at educating the students to respect the different cultures and people they encounter in their lives, stated a press release received here.

The comperes for the programme were Wellenchilla and Krosu. Thepfusalie Theunuo, HoD, Sociology, Sazolie College, spoke on culture and its meaning. He said that culture is not static; it keeps on changing and evolving. Thus, it is not really possible to say that a particular thing in a culture is authentic and pure, he added. He further stressed on the necessity and importance

of recognising the different influences and things surrounding our lives at present.

He also talked about how, at present, our traditional motifs and symbols have been appropriated or transferred to different mediums, like our modern dresses.

These motifs and symbols signified and represented certain things in the past and it would help to know of their meanings and cultural relevance even today.

The programme included presentation of folksongs, folk dances and dramas by different tribes/groups. A display of the different traditional costumes of the Nagas and modern dresses based on traditional motifs enthralled the gathering with its excellent choreography and beautiful designs, the release added.

The Eastern Naga tribes were declared the winners for their performance of a drama based on a Sangtam folktale, and the Angamis were awarded the second position for their Musical Play.

CorrIgendum Apropos the news item, ‘Bollywood Comes Calling to Nagaland,’ the name of child playing the lead role actor should be read as Zinen Nillo Kath and the supporting role as Watipongla of Aoyimti, Dimapur and not as rendered. The inadvertent errors are regretted.

AAN general body meeting held; new office bearers selected Dimapur, September 11 (mexN): The annual general body meeting of Anglers’ Association of Nagaland was held in the conference hall of Hotel Saramati on September 10. The meeting focused on the growth of the association through promoting angling in the state and creating awareness of sustained conservation of fish in Nagaland. The meeting also discussed the association’s achievement and various activities, including formation of district chapters across the state.

After three years of formation, AAN now has more than 500 members across the state and is also affiliated to All India Game Fishing Association, a press release informed. Speaking on the occasion, outgoing president Issac Zhimomi thanked the members for supporting him and his team of office bearers and contributing equally in the course of three years giving momentum to the association. He was optimistic that with the zeal and enthusiasm of the members, the association will be able to achieve its aims and objectives.

Constitution redrafting committee headed by the Er. Mulato Chishi presented the redrafted constitution for the approval of the house. Outgoing general secretary Phukato Sumi and finance secretary Subasish Das presented their reports respectively. A new team of office bearers headed by Phukato Zhimomi as president was selected by the executive committee. Voicing enthusiasm to take the association forward, Phukato sought cooperation from all members. Members of Anglers’ Association Mokokchung, which is affiliated to AAN, led by its general secretary Shilu Lemtur attended the meeting.

from Dimapur and Mokokchung made it to the State finals. Team of Rohit Chhangani and Sungjemmenla L. Jamir from Hollotoli School, Dimapur was declared as winner of the Nagaland INTACH India Heritage Quiz 2016. The second position was secured by team of Yolü Nüvocho and Jitesh Sethi of Hollotoli School, Dimapur and the third position went to team of Jepenyula and Sunepienla of Ladybird School, Mokokchung.

Territorial Army build community hall at Sakshi

Kohima, September 11 (mexN): 164 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) (Home & Hearth) NAGA has constructed a community hall at Sakshi NAP, Tuensang.

The same was constructed as part of the ongoing Military Civic Action programme under Operation Sadbhavana, under the aegis of HQ 3 Corps, informed a press release from Col C Konwer, PRO (Defence). During the inauguration ceremony, Village Council Chairman acknowledged the importance of community hall for the development of the village and expressed appreciation for the effort taken by 164 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) (Home & Hearth) NAGA in spreading welfare projects, the release said. The presentation ceremony was attended by Village Management Committee, village elders, Gaon Buras, Speakers Training and Covenant Orientation. CFC was launched in Nagaland last Au- Chairman and unit officers, JCOs & OR of 164 Infantry gust 2014 with five couples.

Battalion (Territorial Army) (Home & Hearth) NAGA.

NPF Central team visits Mokokchung moKoKchuNg, September 11 (mexN): The Central NPF team in-charge of NPF Mokokchung division toured 29th Jangpetkong A/C and 30th Alongtaki A/C in Mokokchung district.

The team led by Nchumo Kikon, General Secretary, Central Office, Yangerlemba, Secretary, and L. Senti Yanger, General Secretary (Youth Wing) were accompanied

by Moasangba, President NPF Mokokchung division and his colleagues.

On September 7, the team had a consultative meeting at Mangkolemba with 29th Jangpetkong A/C party leaders from various units, informed a press release.

The house deliberated thoroughly to resolve the impasse in reorga-

nization of 29th Jangpetkong Assembly Constituency unit office bearers. It was unanimously decided that reorganization process of the office bearers will be completed before October 15, 2016, the release said.

Meanwhile, on September 8, the team visited 30th Alongtaki Assembly Constituency and held consultative meeting at Zulutemba Memorial Hall, Longchem. In the meeting, the 30th Alongtaki A/C unit was represented by A/C office bearers along with all frontal officers and 26 units’ Presidents and General Secretaries out of 31 units. Many party leaders spoke and emphasized on various party issues in the meeting.

Among them, Yangerlemba,

DNSU informs

Secy., Central Office, encouraged party leaders to unite and work harder in order to strengthen the NPF party and the need to prepare for the coming General Election.

Nchumo Kikon, Gen. Secy., Central Office, apprised to the party men and women about the working system in the party set-up and urged them to work cohesively in the interest of their elected legislator, Dr. Benjongliba Aier.

At the end of the meeting, the party leaders from 30th Alongtaki A/C urged the Central team and Division Office bearers to convey to the Government about the problem faced by the public because of the deplorable road condition and poor connectivity in the entire constituency.

‘Create wealth through entrepreneurship’ Dimapur, September 11 (mexN): The present era should not be an age of seeking government jobs for educated Naga youth. They should instead opt for self employment, said K. Temjen Jamir, the Editor of Ao Naga daily, Tir Yimyim, reasoning that it is an age of creation of wealth through entrepreneurship.

He was speaking at a Cultural Seminar organized by the Ao Students’ Union Dimapur Govt College on Saturday at Lotha Hoho ki, Dimapur, a press release received here stated.

In this era of wealth creation, government jobs should not be the sole target of getting education for Naga students, rather one ought to utilize one’s education and skill to establish one’s own enterprise in creating wealth for the benefit of the people, he said.

There was a time when educational institutions were established to impart education in Nagaland with a single objective to seek government jobs after acquiring educational degrees. That was the only goal for the early Naga students and consequently almost all of them became

and dresses are made by women Self Help Group (SHG) known as Cotton Farmers. The products of the SHG are not only used by the villagers, but are also sold to outsiders as well.

Chishi said that the main attraction of their work is fine and skillful finishing with attractive designs. They also use locally available dyes and colors.

This humble beginning of the women group is gaining income and popularity day by day even as they inspire.

Hollotoli School wins INTACH quiz

nu Lumami celebrates Foundation day Lumami, September 11 (mexN): Nagaland University (NU) celebrated its 23rd Foundation Day on September 6 at its headquarters Lumami with ViceChancellor Prof. BK Konwar as the Guest of Honour.

In his speech, Prof.

Konwar stated we cannot claim to have achieved the goal of higher education if it has not benefitted society.

Short speeches were also delivered by the Presidents of Nagaland University Teachers Association,

the village and surrounding area.

To uplift the economy of the women in the village, Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) had opened a cotton farm school in the village. The school was opened with an aim to impart training to cotton growers.

With the support of ATMA, the cotton growers have increased the production of raw cotton. The activity of spinning and weaving has also increased.

Different designs of clothes

Dimapur, September 11 (mexN): The office of the Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has informed all the educational/ professional institutions, both government and private, within its jurisdiction to collect the Students’ Statistical Census Report from the DNSU office from September 12 to 16. The same is to be collected from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

DLSU general conference held Dimapur, September 11 (mexN): Dimapur Lotha Students’ Union (DLSU) held its 32nd general conference cum 2nd Academic Excellence Award ceremony on August 25 at Lotha Hoho Ki in Dimapur. DLSU also elected its office bearers for 2016-2018 with B Mhajan Tsopoe as the president.

Meetings & AppointMents Dimapur PMEGP applicants’ interview The interview of PMEGP applicants for the year 2016-17 under DIC, NKVIB, and KVIC respectively for Dimapur district will be held at the conference hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s office, Dimapur from 9:30 am onwards on the following dates: DIC – September 20, NKVIB – September 21, and KVIC – September 22 and 23. A press release from Ahunle Tep, District Industrial Centre (DIC), Dimapur has informed all the applicants to bring their original documents during the time of interview. No separate calling letter will be issued in this regard, it stated.

ZSUK (N) annual conference The Zeliangrong Students’ Union Kohima (N) has informed all the Zeliangrong students residing in Kohima that the union will hold its 40th annual conference on September 24, 11:00 am at Capital Convention Centre, New Secretariat, Kohima. Parliamentary Secretary for Veterinary & Animal Husbandry S. Chuba Longkumer will grace the occasion as the chief guest.

Students presenting a special number during the function.

government servants.

However, it is high time for the present generation of Naga youth and students to change that mindset and go beyond the target of government services. The aim of imparting education to serve the society is much more than government service. In this era, “One should be job creators rather than job seekers”, he maintained.

Stating that culture and tradition are not inherent by birth, Temjen insisted that the two are inculcated

and imbibed during the course of one’s growth. “It is dynamic and progressive,” he said.

Towards this, he called upon the student community to know their ancestral lineage so that they do not forget their roots and propagate the same values to the younger generation.

Further stating that the present era is not the time to create enmity with others, Temjen called for maintaining harmony and unity with one another for peaceful coexistence. To-

day even large and strong nations cannot survive alone so we see more nations seeking for interdependent status rather than independence, he stated.

Earlier in the second session, Associate Professor Dr. Benjong spoke on teachers and students relationship. Amongst the seniors, Imtiwapang Aier exhorted the students. The students presented special number and participated in the talk on the value of Mother tongue during the sessions.

MWF 28th general conference The Mezoma Welfare Forum (MWF) will hold its 28th general conference on October 1, 10:00 am at Baptist High Auditorium, Mission Compound. Vilelie Khamo, Super Class 1 Contractor, Nagaland and Kepelhoutuo Chüsi, Headmaster, Razhükhrie Government Higher Secondary school, Kohima will be the speakers. There will be registration of annual membership fee and life membership fee from each member, for which, all the members have been requested to attend the programme positively, informed a press release from MWF.

TSUD general conference The Tenyimi Students' Union Dimapur (TSUD) will hold its 5th general conference on October 1 at IMC Hall, Dimapur under the theme 'Perspire and Achieve'.

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IN FOCUS

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 251 By moa Jamir

Nagaland: A Study in Contrast

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onder over some recent news item and state of affairs unfolding before us. The chief minister receives yet another international award – for environmental development. Next day, a dilapidated health centre and a school greets us.

We were informed about more disassociations from a ‘quintessential’ Naga organisation, heralding, yet another new saga in our continuing quest for ‘Unity.’

In a noble initiative, the citizens of a neglected town in Nagaland undertook ‘Mission potholes & road repairs,’ another news item highlighted.

Most surprisingly, it added that the citizens along with civil society groups, “district administration and police” started their ‘mission potholes and road repair.’ The distinction and function of the public and private blurred and muddified.

As one skims through such contradictions, one question invariably strikes our mind. Simply put, where are we heading towards?

Honestly, no one has the answer. One can only hang on to the unfolding caravan literally riding along the chaotic roads.

Consequently, our life epitome of a study in contrast, not necessarily positive, but pulling us into a vortex of stagnant state of affairs from where we find no respite.

For instances, electricity lines have reached all corners of the state, but most of the time the citizen either hover in dark or swelter in heat.

We have communitised schools and healthcare. The only thing missing is the concern for community welfare, thus resulting in truant or non-existent service providers.

Bogus teachers and substitute teachers exist in abundance, yet, we have shortages of teachers. The best, as argued earlier in this column, remains unpaid and their pleas unheeded.

On the while, the department honchos never forget to talk about quality education, principals in government colleges allegedly remain vacant while shortages of teachers lead to periodic protests in schools.

Analyse the speeches of ministers, bureaucrats and other ‘dignitaries’ on any educational institution or social gathering.

Most of the time, it usually consist of exhortation and moralising cloaked with grand eloquence and sweet nothings.

Whether the person sermonising from the stand is following the clichéd narratives is anybody’s guess. Policy or matters requiring immediate attention are seldom discussed nor offered.

In this hodgepodge state of affairs, everything gets muddled. Thus, it comes at the cost of value judgement.

It is difficult to say whether something being done or initiated is right or wrong. Therefore, an individual elevation for certain position or job, is feted and celebrated by one’s family, clan or village, purportedly for the power, position and influences it entails.

Thus, the concern for governance and responsibility become secondary to other concerns. Vicious scepticism therefore cohesively exists along with outright corruption.

‘The culture of interest’ manifest in various conflicts seriously undermining our solidarity and cohesion. Our political, social and religious trajectories over the years affirm this comprehensively.

When things go haywire, we desperately try to cling on to our past or spirituality, thus invoking various restriction or community rules overlooking the glaring dichotomy between theory and practice.

The contrasting state of affairs needs serious adjustments to come out of this dystopia of an existence.

For any comment, drop a line to moajamir@live.com

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Nika Knight CommonDreams

One Out of Every 200 Children in the World Is Now a Refugee: UNICEF says Nearly 28 million children are fleeing war and conflict worldwide

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early 50 million children have been uprooted from their homes around the world, and 28 million of those are refugees fleeing violence and conflict—and "that is a conservative estimate," according to a UNICEF report published on September 6.

The total number of child refugees doubled between 2005 and 2015, the report says, and children now comprise half of all refugees despite accounting for less than a third of the global population.

The report, "Uprooted: The Growing Crisis for Refugee and Migrant Children," presents "for the first time, comprehensive, global data about these children," UNICEF writes. A stunning 100,000 child refugees are traveling without their parents or families.

"Children do not bear any responsibility for the bombs and bullets, the gang violence, persecution, the shriveled crops and low family wages driving them from their homes," the United Nations agency argues in the report's executive summary. "They are, however, always the first to be affected by war, conflict, climate change and poverty." "[T]oday, nearly 1 in every 200 children in the world is a child refugee," the report observes. "In 2005, the ratio was roughly 1 in every 350 children." The report also examined the number of children internally displaced in their own countries by war.

Children displaced internally by the ongoing conflicts in Syria, Yemen, and Iraq account for nearly one third of all children displaced internally around the world in 2015, the report found.

And child refugees fleeing endless war in two countries, Syria and Afghanistan, represented one half of all child migrants worldwide. "Though many communities and people around the world have welcomed refugee and migrant children, xenophobia, discrimination, and exclusion pose serious threats to their lives and futures," wrote UNICEF director Anthony Lake in his introduction to the report. "Language barriers make it difficult for children and their families to seek the help they need.

Legal barriers can prevent them from accessing education, health care and other services," Lake continued. "These obstacles are magnified for the 70,000 children who are born stateless every year, often as a result of their parents' migration."

Echoing other rights advocates urging protections for child refugees, the report also calls on the international community to create safe and legal routes for all displaced people. "When children and their families have safe, legal routes for migration, it can offer tremendous opportunities for both the children who migrate as well as the communities they join," UNICEF writes.

"When safe pathways are not available, migration and displacement continue, but with much greater risk. In these situations, it is children who face the most immediate dangers and most profound consequences." The call flies in the face of European immigration policies, which have grown disastrously hostile toward the wave of refugees seeking asylum there, and also pushes against the anti-immigrant sentiments given a large platform by right-wing politicians in the U.S. and in Europe.

The United Nations' human rights chief condemned such "demagogues" on Tuesday, as Common Dreams reported. "What can the future hold for these children—denied so much of what they need?"

Lake wrote. "The answer depends on what we do today."

C O M M E N T A R Y

Garga Chatterjee

Who should play Irom Sharmila Chanu in a Bollywood blockbuster?

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he end of the epic 16 year fast by Irom Sharmila Chanu should make the Indian Union government heave a sigh of relief.

Her repeated arrests through the long years should have embarrassed any government with an iota of shame. But clearly the government has no shame. The relief is elsewhere. The epic fast by Irom Sharmila used to continuously put focus on many of the dark secrets of the brutal practices of the Indian state. Now, though the practices will continue, the focus will end.

If people have missed a certain irony, let me state it. Indian Union media attention was showered on this one event about Irom Sharmila like never before - not when she started, not when she continued, not when she was tube-fed forcibly, not when she was arrested innumerable times but when she ended.

The end of the fast signaled to Indians that she had come back to their idea of the “mainstream”, which is another word for business as usual and hence this focus and celebration of business as usual. What will happen to her one doesn’t know. And India hardly cares.

How do we know India doesn’t care? For Irom Sharmila’s fast pointed to a deeper disease. If putting focus on that underlying disease didn’t get as much Indian press as the end of the fast, that gives a good idea about the priorities and what is the narrative that is acceptable. It is not that the putrid disease has gone away but now, with the end of the fast, India thinks that the stench is manageable and uncomfortable discussion about the disease that Irom Sharmila’s fast symbolized can be obliterated. Not the disease but its discussion. Now Irom Sharmila can be refurbished and reinvented in Delhi’s eyes on a comeback path to normalcy, may be a “Northeastern” Kejriwal of sorts, whatever that means. This failure of imagination is deliberate. It is designed to obfuscate rather than to delve deeper. India has failed Irom Sharmila not because it never wanted her to succeed.

Those Idea of India folks who think Irom Sharmila Chanu's struggle is only against the inhuman and degrading Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and not for what causes AFSPA to be imposed on Manipur want to conveniently brand her as a "human rights" activist as opposed to a campaigner for rights of Manipur. That not-so-subtle move places Irom Sharmila and her epic fast in a pantheon that stretches from Lokpal fast to corporate Save Tiger, Plant Tree type of campaigns to One Rank One Pay fasts in Jantar Mantar. This is a necessary first step towards defanging and domestication of the wayward. Human rights implicate no one. Manipur implicates Delhi as a quasi-imperial formation. Manipur implicates the idea of India. So, for those who “stand with Irom Sharmila” but not with Manipur, their stance and their vacuous, self-congratulating idea of Indianisms, in reality don’t stand with Irom Sharmila and Manipur but stand in the way of Irom Sharmila and Manipur. Thangjam Manorama Debi saw through that. Everyone except those with tri-colour blinders see through that. Manipur sees through such “solidarity”. Which is why her fast is one of resistance, not an M.K. Gandhi style blackmail of Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar before the Poona Pact or M.K. Gandhi’s later repeated public relation stunts to hog limelight constantly, when others in the subcontinent were trying other things to topple British imperialism and more, by any means necessary, with obeisance to the Congress imposed patriarch.

There is a reason why it’s important to focus on the cause, irrespective of whether one agrees with the cause or not, and not the high decibel aura that a powerful media and government network can instantly create. What did Irom Sharmila Chanu demand through her fast? She demanded that AFPSA

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emocracies, at a time when they predominate both across the globe and as an aspiration, are paradoxically facing a crisis too.

Were we to find, across various democratic nations, how much faith people have in their elected representatives, political parties, and legislatures, the responses are likely to be quite same and not very flattering to any of these prominent institutions. What accounts for this?

Surprisingly, the reason lies in the prevalence of democracy's indispensable tool - elections, in consonance with some social and economic changes in the last few decades, especially during the 1980s, contends Belgian author and thinker David Van Reybrouck, who cogently and persuasively sets out his case and offers some remedies.

Citing a recent World Values Survey, based on 73,000 people in 57 countries , he says 91.6 per cent of the respondents said they believed that democracy was a good way of governing a country. However, it also "showed that worldwide over the past ten years, there has been a considerable increase in calls for a strong leader 'who does not have to bother with Parliament or elections', and that trust in parliaments, governments and political parties has reached a historical low".

"It would appear," says Van Reybrouck, "that people like the idea of democracy but not the reality of it, or at any rate the current reality". He ascribes this in part to the experience of new democracies, particularly those in the former Soviet bloc, and recently in the Middle East for the disappointment when they find out "that in prac-

be withdrawn from Manipur. She is aware as in any other person living in an AFSPA imposed area that the kind of atrocities that AFSPA gives a clean chit to or worse are committed even without AFSPA and even then few of the Khaki-clad perpetrators have ever been brought to justice. So while AFSPA is an issue, it is shorthand for the daily indignity of Manipur. What triggered this fast? The atrocities by Indian Armed forces in general in Manipur.

One can imagine that the gang rape and killing of Thangjam Manorama Debi by Khaki forces in 2004 only strengthened her resolve to continue the fast.

Thangjam Manorama Debi was picked up from her home in in Bamon Kampu Mayai Leikai by Indian security forces, the 17th Assam Rifles, from her home on 10th July 2004. Her body, covered in sperm and bullets, was found the next day in Laipharok Maring of Imphal East district of Manipur.

30 Manipuri mothers stripped themselves in protest outside an armed forces outpost with the banner ‘Indian Army, Rape Us’. No one has been prosecuted for this act to this day.

As the Irom Sharmila story spread around the world, Manipur got relegated to the background and India came to the foreground. Both USA based Wall Street Journal and UK based Guardian and their Indian origin correspondents described Irom Sharmila primarily as an Indian human rights activist, an act on gate-keeping that has consequences. That is true for her citizenship. Whether that is her primary identity to her and her Manipur based support is an altogether different matter. But this game of foregrounding and back-grounding, underlining and deletion, represents the politics of power in media, representations and narratives. Such narratives are powerful, especially when they serve power.

The Government of India wants such narratives.

It wants Irom Sharmila to not be just Manipuri for that puts the focus on Manipur. “India” dilutes it and that is helpful. “India” undercuts it and that is even more helpful. Which is why Indian Union government, its media and various wings of its official and unofficial establishment took to Mary Kom like a godsend PR opportunity. Then comes the Bollywood packaging of Mary Kom. In Mary Kom, the heavily pregnant heroine is going towards the hospital with her husband. She

is nearing labour. There is curfew on the streets.

The husband tells her to wait and advances a bit.

He is in the middle of a group of khaki-clad Indian security force men out to weed out trouble-makers. He tells them about his wife. A jawan finds her.

The story matches. They arrive safely at the hospital. Many such images of an agitated Manipur break into ‘Mary Kom’. I use the word ‘images’ very deliberately here, for some realities are somewhat different. In July 2009, Mary Kom was selected for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the Indian Union’s highest sporting award. It was in the same July of 2009 that khaki-clad government forces surrounded an unarmed Chongkham Sanjit in a busy bazaar at Imphal, the capital of Manipur.

Sanjit does not resist. He is whisked away to a dark area beside a roadside medicine shop. A few minutes later, the Khakis come out with Sanjit’s bulletridden dead body and threw it onto a truck. Wait.

There is another corpse on the truck. It belongs to Rabina Devi, a pregnant bystander killed by police a short while ago. This whole sequence gets captured on camera, just like a film. A little Googling will do. Not all pregnant women and young men on Imphal streets get the ‘Mary Kom’ treatment.

There is no market for these pictures of Manipur.

While the hunger strike was on, the story of Irom Sharmila Chanu was no formula to Bollywood success. The picture of Irom Sharmila Chanu with the force-feeding tubes stuck to her nose is sure to take the pop out of popcorn. And if nothing else, the censor board will happily oblige in its mission of catering fairy-tales to citizens and protecting impressionable minds from such naked images. Sports are a better bet. The “army kid” Bollywood and now Hollywood heroine Priyanka Chopra has described Mary Kom in Hindi as “Junglee Baccha”, the most charitable translation of which can be wild and aggressive child.

The “jungle” pejorative and “baccha” paternalism are both useful terms as they have in them the idea of what is to be aspired to. The aspiration is to tame the child. India hopes and thinks that Irom Sharmila Chanu has been “tamed”. The taming will be complete when Irom Sharmila is Mary Komized. As Sameirang Laikhuram of Manipur perceptively puts it, “And now to the next important question: Who should play Irom Sharmila in a Bollywood blockbuster?”

The democracy deficit & some simple solutions

Book Review Against Elections - The Case for Democracy; Author: David Van Reybrouck; Publisher: Bodley Head/Random House India; Pages: 208; Price: Rs 499 Vikas Datta IANS tice democracy is less than an ideal system, especially when democratisation is accompanied by violence, corruption and economic decline".

However, democracy is the best bet, he says, for it strikes an optimum balance between the two key requirements of any political dispensation - efficiency and legitimacy - but there are many issues affecting it, manifested in low turnouts in elections, ennui with the political process and declining membership of parties.

And Van Reybrouck approaches his examination most clinically with this slim volume divided into four main

parts - "Symptoms", "Diagnoses", "Pathogenesis" and "Remedies".

His description of the symptoms is hard-hitting, and though his frame of reference is mostly Western Europe, some will have a global resonance and most others will strike also a chord anywhere.

It is inarguable that in the "twenty-first century, sovereignty, one of the basis of the nation state, has become a relative concept", which also implies that the "great challenges of our day - climate change, banking crises, the euro crises, the economic crises, offshore fraud, migration, overpopulation - can no longer be dealt with adequately

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by national governments".

But more startling, but true, is his argument, well supported by examples, how, politics, which has been the art of the possible, has now "become the art of the microscopic" with the "inability to address structural problems is accompanied by the overexposure of the trivial, fuelled by insane media that, true to market logic, have come to regard the exaggeration of futile conflicts as more important than any attempt to offer insight into real problems..."

And in this, "democracy has become comparatively toothless but at the same time noisier".

How it got that way, and what role are played by elections - which Van Reybrouck tells us have been only been accompanying democracy, which is millenia-old, for just about the last two centuries, are dealt with his eye-opening book. His argument on what elections, which date from the American Revolution (1776) and the French Revolution (1789), were actually designed to achieve is most startling - but if you consider the existence of a professional political class, you will realise he has a point.

Is there a way out? Yes, he says and takes us back to the birthplace of democracy, not matter how imperfect, in Athens to show what we can consider.

And it wasn't thousands of years ago only, variants persisted in some prominent cities of Europe like Venice and Florence down to the modern era and even some attempts at replicating it are being made in the modern world.

In his provocative but well-argued thesis, India is not mentioned but it is not difficult to imagine how some problems seem of our country only - and act.

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The Morung Express POLL RESULTS Has NagalaNd state beNefited from aN oppositioNless state goverNmeNt? How? cause of the oppositionless government the quality of governance has gone • No no no...the questionnaire itself is wrong...no democracy benefits from opSome of those who voted YES had this to say: from bad to worse and with no opposition there to hold the government acposition less structure (government). Every state issue has to be discussed • Expression of oneness of the Naga aspiration is crucial at the current politicountable it can led to a miserable situation. and debated before it is passed in the legislature. Every bill/Act/Amendment cal situation. To this end, the state legislature had in the past officially passed should be assessed thoroughly and properly with facts and figures, and this resolutions at least three times for integration of all Naga areas. It is those • No. the voice of the people has lost can happen only if there's opposition in the NLA. After all...opposition exwho lost elections and retired government officials who have amassed ist to check and balance the system. wealth and a few unscrupulous public leaders who would be most happy • Its a big NO..If things doesn't change in the near future, i fear a 2nd if the Naga talks get derailed. They want to keep the pot boiling stoking phase of Naga Underground myt surface in our society(God forbids such disunity. Common people want change with a new lease of life and greater devlopmnt),a cadre of Educated naga youth; this time against its own aspirations.

Government.

• Yes. Corruption has established as way of life among the elected mem• No, the ruling party are doing kushi kushi. I say big No. bers. They are amazing wealth and storing it for next election.

• Please No. It is No, No and No. The oppositionless government has • Yes by name and reputation. We Nagas are so so innocent. We look at made a mockery of democracy in our state. It is like dictatorship. everything in a very narrow way, but the world looks at it differently. Our • Not at all. It is amusing to read that the Chief Minister of Nagaland has politicians are celebrating an oppositionless government thinking that it been awarded for Environmental Development. But we all know the real is the ultimate representation of democractic unity, but the outside world truth. Its an embarrassment. cannot fathom an oppositionless government and thinks it is parliamen• No, because the system is like a game where there is “chor” but no “police”. tary dictatorship.

In a democratic govt ruling party and opposition should play “chor-police.”

• Yes. Why blame only the 60 MLAs who are walking extra mile striving for a lasting solution of the ISSUE that has remain unresolved for 70 years?

Some of those who voted OTHERS had this to say: Apart from unresolved political situation, the core issue of Nagaland is AP• The present oppositionless government in Nagaland had one of the best ATHY TOWARDS THE DEPRIVED. About 10% of the population are govopportunity to bring about many changes in Nagaland. It was a real God ernment employees. Another 20% are engaged as private/proxi teachers, given chance for the government to prove themselves. With no opposichurch workers and small entrepreneurs. The Nagaland state governtion they could have introduced so many positive policies, but alas, what a ment seems to exist only for its salaried staff. Unless the problems of the disappointment they have been. Instead the leaders have wasted this oprest 70% are sincerely addressed, corruption and apathy will continue to portunity and brought the wrath of the people upon them. What a shame! give birth to disenchantment, extortion and violence in different forms, of• Am Numbed and cold then and now. ten using the name of Naga Nationalism as a smokescreen by A,B,C, and • Our Nagaland slowly dying..... Fading away..... We are infected with a XYZ groups which the general public allow willingly or reluctantly to reign cancer virus n it's slowly eating us alive from inside...... Imagine our Chrisover us. This is the reality staring at us. tian state in 20 years ...

• There are loopholes and setbacks, but, should we condemn the legislators • Statehood in 1963, one of the few states to get early statehood. I mean for being united at this critical Naga political situation? It's now or never, then till now, how much development have we seen? How much time if there is to be a political solution. How long will India hold talks with the does it actually take to develop an area of 16,579sq kms? That too with Nagas? How many more Prime Ministers? We all know that after A.B article 371A we enjoy and the fat grants we get every year for our special Vajpayee, Mr Narendra Modi has been more agreeable and understandstatus. So our state without an opposition puts us in a more degradative ing with Naga aspirations. Solving the issue is beneficial for both sides position. What the people need to understand is that, what we have now as 10,000 Naga militants and 200,000 Indian paramilitary forces cannot is a far cry from democracy which our constitution promises us. remain bogged down confronting. The loss of life and expenses is simply YES NO OTHER • Nagaland is benefitting with Crore Deficit, power cut, potholes, pending too much ( hundred times more for India), while the world marches on in salary, multiple taxation, adulterated fuel and much more.... the third millennium.

• No. A state Legislative Assembly session lasting for less than hour not once but twice after the formation of oppositionless govt. is a clear message that • Every action has its reaction. When there was opposition nothing happened and without it no changes will take place. Its let me turn come and I’ll do my Some of those who voted NO had this to say: nothing is improving. best. This is action and reaction.

• No, our state has not benefited at all. Actually the reverse can be said be- • No accountability. Only consensus to do what everyone doe best---loot public funds.

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the ebbing latin american tide "W Álvaro García Linera

e are facing a historical turning point in Latin America. Some are talking about a throwback, about restorers moving forward. The truth is that in the last twelve months, after ten years of intense progress, of territorial diffusion of the progressive and revolutionary governments in the continent, this progress has stalled, in some cases it has given ground, and in some other cases its continuity is in doubt. Wherever conservative forces have succeeded, an accelerated process of reconstitution of the old elites of the 80s and 90s, which seek to take control of the management of the state, is under way.

In cultural terms, there is a determined effort by the media, by NGOs, by organic right-wing intellectuals, to devalue, to call in question, and discredit the idea and the project of change and revolution.

They are targeting what can be considered the golden, virtuous Latin American decade.

It has been more than ten years. Since the decade of 2000, in a pluralistic and diverse way, some being more radical than others, some more urban, some more rural, with very different languages but in a very convergent way, Latin America has experienced the period of greatest autonomy and greatest construction of sovereignty that anyone can remember since the founding of the states in the nineteenth century.

The four characteristics of the Latin American virtuous decade First, the political aspect: social promotion and popular forces taking over state power, overcoming the old turn-of-the-century debate on whether it is possible to change the world without taking power - the popular sectors, workers, peasants, indigenous peoples, women, the under-classes, have outstripped that theoretical and contemplative discussion in a practical way. They have assumed the tasks of controlling the state. They have become representatives, congresspersons, senators, they have taken office, mobilized themselves, pushed back neoliberal policies, they have taken charge of the management of the state, changed public policies, made amendments to budgets. In these ten years we have witnessed popular, plebeian presence in state management.

Second, the strengthening of civil society: trade unions, guilds, settlers, neighbours, students, associations, started to diversify and to multiply in different areas during this decade. The neoliberal night of apathy and democratic simulation was broken, giving way to the recreation of a strong civil society that assumed a set of tasks in conjunction with the new Latin American states.

As far as the social aspect is concerned, in Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay, Nicaragua, El Salvador, we witnessed a substantial redistribution of social wealth. In opposition to the policies favouring the ultra-concentration of wealth which turned Latin America into one of the most unequal regions in the world, from the decade of 2000 onwards, driven by the progressive and revolutionary governments, a powerful wealth redistribution process got underway. This redistribution of wealth led to a widening of the middle classes, not in the sociological sense of the term, but in the sense of their consumption capacity. The consumption capacity of workers, peasants, indigenous peoples and subordinate social sectors expanded.

The differences between the richest 10% and the poorest 10%, which was 100, 150, 200 times in the 90s, had been reduced at the end of the first decade of the century to 80, 60, 40, in a way that broadened the contribution - and equality - of the different social sectors.

We have experienced post-neoliberal proposals, which have allowed the state to resume a strong role.

Some countries carried out processes of nationalization of private companies or create new public enterprises, expanded state involvement in the economy in order to generate post-neoliberal ways of managing the economy, recovered the importance of the domestic market, recovered the importance of the state as a distributor of wealth, and recovered state participation in strategic areas of the economy.

In foreign affairs, we set up an informal, progressive and revolutionary international at continental level. This allowed for great strides in the constitution of our independence. In this decade, the Organisation of American States (OAS) has been offset by the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR).

This represents the evolution of Latin American integration without the United States - without tutelage.

Overall, then, the continent, in this virtuous decade,

has carried out political changes: the people's participation in the construction of a new type of state. Social changes: the redistribution of wealth and the reduction of inequalities. Economy: active state involvement in the economy, the expansion of the domestic market, the creation of new middle classes. Internationally: the political integration of the continent. It is no small feat in only ten years, perhaps the most important years for integration, sovereignty, and independence in our continent since the nineteenth century.

However, we must acknowledge the fact that in recent months the process of diffusion and territorial expansion of the progressive and revolutionary governments has stalled. We are witnessing a comeback of right-wing sectors in some very important and decisive countries in the continent. Obviously, the Right will always try and seek to sabotage the progressive processes.

For them, it is an issue of political survival, a question of control and dispute. It is important that we assess what we have done wrong, where we have encountered limits, where we have stumbled – what, in short, has allowed the Right to resume the initiative.

The five limits and the five contradictions of the Latin American virtuous decade Contradictions within the economy: it is as though we had given little importance to the economic issues within the revolutionary processes. When you are in the opposition, the important things are politics, organization, ideas, and mobilization, along with more or less attractive, credible, structuring proposals. But when you are in government, when you become the state, the economy is crucial. And progressive governments and revolutionary leaders have not always assumed this crucial importance of the economy. Taking care of the economy, expanding redistribution processes, and boosting growth are the pillars of any revolution.

All of Lenin’s writings after War Communism are about the search for ways of restoring the popular sectors’ confidence through economic management, the development of production, distribution and wealth, the deployment of autonomous initiatives by peasants, workers, small and even big businesses, so as to ensure a sound economic foundation for the stability and welfare of the population, given that you cannot build Socialism or Communism in one country; given that economic relations are regulated by the world market, that markets and currencies do not disappear by decree, nor through the nationalisation of the means of production; given that the social and community economy may only arise in a context of global and continental progress. Meanwhile, it is up to each country to resist and create the basic conditions for survival, for the welfare for its people, keeping political power in the hands of the workers. You can make any concessions you want, you can talk to whomever if this helps with economic growth, but you must always guarantee that political power is in the hands of the workers and the revolutionaries.

The discourse must be effective, and create positive collective expectations on the basis of minimum material satisfaction of necessary conditions. If these conditions are not met, any speech, however seductive, however promising, gets diluted.

A second weakness in the economic area: some of the progressive and revolutionary governments have adopted measures that have affected the revolutionary bloc, thus strengthening the conservative one.

Obviously, a government must govern for all – this is the linchpin of the state. But how does one operate in that duality: governing for all, taking all into account, but, first of all, the citizens? No economic policy can obviate the people. When one does this, believing that it will win the support of the Right, or that it will neutralize it, one makes a big mistake, because the Right is never loyal. We can neutralize the business sectors, but they will never be on our side. Whenever they see that the popular side of things is faltering, or when they see weakness, business sectors will not hesitate for a minute to turn against the progressive and revolutionary governments.

You can issue a decree saying that there is no market, but the market will still be there. We can issue a decree putting an end to foreign companies, but the tools for cell phones and machinery will still require universal, planetary knowhow. A country cannot become autarchic. No revolution has endured or will survive in autarky and isolation. Revolution is to be global and continental or it will be a parody.

Obviously, the progressive and revolutionary governments prompted an empowerment of workers, peasants, workers, women, youth, which was more or less radical depending on the country. But political

power will not last if it does not go together with the economic power of the popular sectors.

The state is no substitute for workers. It can collaborate, it can improve conditions, but sooner or later it will have to start devolving economic power to the subordinate sectors. Creating economic capacity, building associative productive capacity of the subordinate sectors, this is the key that will decide the possibility of moving from post-neoliberalism to post-capitalism in the future.

The second problem the progressive governments are facing is redistribution of wealth without social politicization. If the expansion of consumption capacity, if the expansion of social justice is not accompanied by social politicization, we are not making common sense. We will have created a new middle class, with consumption capacity, with capacity to satisfy their needs, but they will be carrying the old conservative common sense.

What do I mean by common sense? I mean the intimate, moral and logical precepts by which people organize their lives. It has to do with our intimate basics, with how we stand in the world.

In this regard, the cultural, ideological, spiritual aspects become crucial. There is no real revolution, nor is there consolidation of any revolutionary process, if there is not a profound cultural revolution.

When one is in government it is as important to be a good minister, or member of parliament, as to be a good union, student or local revolutionary leader, because this is where the battle for the common sense is fought.

A third weakness of the progressive and revolutionary governments is moral reform. Clearly, corruption is a cancer that corrodes society - not now, but 15, 20, 100 years ago. Neoliberals are an example of institutionalized corruption for the reason that they turned public affairs into private ones, and they amassed private fortunes by robbing the collective fortunes of the Latin American peoples. Privatizations have been the most outrageous, immoral, indecent, obscene example of widespread corruption. And this we have certainly fought against - but not enough. While restoring as common goods the res publica, public resources, and public goods, it is important that personally, individually, each comrade, President, Vice-President, ministers, directors, members of parliament, managers, in our daily behavior, in our way of being, we never relinquish humility, simplicity, austerity and transparency.

There is an insufflated moral campaign in the media lately. We can make a list of right-wing congressmen, senators, candidates, ministers, who had their companies registered in Panama to evade taxes. They are the corrupt ones, the scoundrels who have the nerve to accuse us of being corrupt, of being scoundrels, of having no morals. But we must insist on showing where we are and what we stand for through our behavior and daily life. We cannot separate what we think from what we do, what we are from what we say.

A fourth element that I would not say has anything to do with weakness, is the issue of the continuity of leadership in democratic regimes. In democratic revolutions, you have to live and put up with your opponents. You have defeated them, you have won in discursive, electoral, political, moral terms, but your opponents are still there. This is a fact that comes with democracy. And constitutions establish limits - 5, 10, 15 years - for the election of authorities. How can you give continuity to the revolutionary process when you have to abide by these limits?

They will say: "the populists, the socialists, believe in caudillos”. But what real revolution does not embody the spirit of the time? If everything depended on institutions, that is not revolution. There is no true revolution without leaders or caudillos. When the subjectivity of the people defines the destiny of a country, we are witnessing a true revolutionary process. The issue, however, is how we get on with the process given that there are constitutional limits for the continuity of the leader.

Perhaps collective leadership, building collective leaderships that allow the continuity of the processes, has greater possibilities in a democratic context. This is one of the concerns that must be resolved through political debate. How do we give subjective continuity to the revolutionary leaderships so that the processes are not truncated, nor limited, and can be sustained in historical perspective?

Finally, a fifth weakness that I would like to mention, in a self-critical but propositive way, has to do with economic and continental integration. We have made very good progress in political integration. But every government sees its geographic space, its economy, its market, and when we look at the other markets, limitations arise.

Economic integration is no easy matter. You can talk a lot

about it, but when you have to check the balance of payments, investment ratios, technological matters, things tend to slow down. This is the big issue. I am convinced that Latin America will only be able to become the master of its destiny in the twenty-first century if it can become a sort of continental, plurinational state that respects the local and national structures of the current states, with a second floor of continental institutions dealing with finance, economy, culture, politics and trade. Can you imagine if we were 450 million people? We would have the largest reserves of minerals, lithium, water, gas, oil, agriculture. We could drive the globalization processes of the continental economy. Alone, we are prey to the greed and abuse of companies and countries from the North.

United, we in Latin America would be able to tread firmly in the twenty-first century and mark our destiny.

The tide is on the ebb We should not be scared. Nor should we be pessimistic about the future, about the coming battles. When Marx, in 1848, analyzed the revolutionary processes, he always spoke of revolution as a process by waves. He never imagined revolution as an upward, continuous process. He said revolution moves in waves: a wave, another wave, and then the second wave advances beyond the first, and the third beyond the second.

Now the tide is ebbing. It will take weeks, months, years, but this being a process, it is clear that there will be a second wave, and what we have to do is prepare for it, debate what have we done wrong in the first wave, where we have failed, where errors have been made, what have we lacked, so that when the second wave happens, sooner rather than later, the continental revolutionary processes can go well beyond the first wave.

We are in for hard times, but hard times are oxygen for revolutionaries. Are we not coming from down below, are we not the ones who have been persecuted, tortured, marginalized in neoliberal times? The golden decade of the continent has not come free. It has been your struggle, from below, from the unions, the universities, the neighbourhoods, that has led to a revolutionary cycle. The first wave did not fall from the sky. We bear in our bodies the marks and wounds of the struggles of the 80s and 90s. And if today, provisionally, temporarily, we must go back to the struggles of the 80s, 90s, 2000s, let us welcome them. That is what a revolutionary is for.

Fighting, winning, falling down, getting up, fighting, winning, falling down, getting up - right up to the end of our life. That is our destiny.

But we have something important in our favour: historical time. Historical time is on our side. As Professor Emir Sader says, our opponents have no alternative, they do not carry a project that can overcome ours. They simply make their nest on the mistakes and envies of the past. They are restorers. We know what they did with the continent, in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador. We know what they did, because they ruled in the 80s and 90s. And they turned us into miserable, dependent countries, they drove us to extreme poverty situations and to collective shame. We already know what they want to do.

We are the future. We are the hope. We have done in ten years what dictators and governments over the last hundred years did not dare to do: we have recovered the homeland, dignity, hope, mobilization, and civil society. So, this is what they run up against. They are the past. They are the regression. We are the ones who move with the historical time.

But we must be very careful here. We must re-learn what we learned in the 80s and 90s, when everything was against us. We must gather strength. We must know that when we go into battle and lose, our strength goes to the enemy, boosting his own, while we are weakened. When it comes to it, we must know how to plan well, to gain legitimacy, to explain, to conquer again the people’s hopes, support, sensitivity and emotional spirit in each new fight. We must know that we have to go into battle again, the tiny and gigantic battle of ideas, in the mainstream media, in the newspapers, in the small pamphlets, at the universities, schools, and the unions. We must know that we have to rebuild a new common sense of hope, of mysticism. Ideas, organization, mobilization.

We do not know how long this battle will be. But let us get ready for it if it lasts one, two, three, four years. The continent is on the move and sooner rather than later it will no longer be a matter of just 8 or 10 countries: we will be 15, we will be 20, 30 countries celebrating this great International of revolutionary, progressive peoples".

Extracts of vive-president Garcia Linera's address at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Buenos Aires (May, 27, 2016).

This speech was first published by IDEAL.

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

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INDIA

SC to hear plea for appointment of Ombudsman at Centre, states New Delhi, September 11 (pti): The Supreme Court will hear on September 14 a fresh plea seeking appointment of Lokpal and Lokayuktas at the Centre and in states as provided for in the central legislation passed in 2013.

A bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi and P C Pant has put up for hearing the PIL which also seeks a direction to all the states to provide adequate budgetary allocation and essential infrastructure for effective functioning of Lokayuktas.

The PIL filed by advocate and Delhi BJP spokesperson Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay alleged that though the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, received Presidential assent on January 1, 2014, and came into force from January 16, 2014, the executive has not established the Lokpal.

"Section 63 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, envisages that every State shall establish a body to be known as the Lokayukta within a period of one year from the date of commencement of the Act, however, many States have not done so till date. And many States have not passed the Lokayukta Act in consonance with the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013," the plea said.

According to the petitioner, many state governments are deliberately weakening the Lokayukta by not providing adequate infrastructure, sufficient budget and workforce.

"Issue a writ or direction directing the Respondent 3 to 33, to establish an independent Lokayukta in spirit of Section 63 of the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 expeditiously and provide adequate budget, infrastructure and manpower, essential for effective functioning of the Lokayukta," the plea said.

Railways defends 'flexi fares', says cheaper than flights New Delhi, September 11 (iANS): Despite facing widespread criticism, the Railways on Sunday defended its decision to implement "flexi fare" pricing of tickets on three premium trains, saying it was still a cheaper mode of travelling compared to air travel and road transport.

Addressing a press conference here, Railway Board Member (Traffic), Mohammad Jamshed told reporters that "flexi fare" pricing is not new to Railways and it began in 1997 with introduction of Tatkal service. "The premium trains, Suvidha trains and Gatiman Express are also based on 'flexi fare' pricing," he said.

Jamshed also gave a power point presentation and compared the fares of Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi express trains running from Delhi to different destinations with flights. "Railways is still cheaper than flights and buses," he said, comparing the fares of Shatabdi Express running between Delhi-Jaipur and Delhi-Chandigarh with flights and Volvo buses between these cities.

Jamshed also said that railways earned revenue of Rs 160 lakh through "flexi fare" pricing of tickets in the first two days, and added that it expects additional revenue of Rs 500 crore in the current financial year. He said Railways will constantly review the decision and take a final call later. He denied that "flexi fare" pricing will be implemented on other trains.

"We don't have any proposal for other trains," he said.

The flexi fares on the Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duranto Express trains, effective from September 9, was announced on Wednesday. According to the new system, the base fares of these trains will increase by 10 per cent with every 10 per cent of berths sold, subject to a ceiling limit. The Congress, the Aam Aadmi Party, the CPI-M and other opposition parties were vocal in their criticism of the move and have demanded its axing. Even BJP leaders have been opposing it.

Dalits, tribals call for 'hunkar' rally against MP government bhopAl, September 11 (iANS): Protesting against "harassment and exploitation" by the Madhya Pradesh government, Dalits and tribal groups under an umbrella organisation on Sunday called for a 'hunkar' protest rally on September 20 in Bhopal.

Dalit Shoshan Mukti Manch and Adivasi Ekta Manch issued a statement, saying that as per report of the National Crime Record Bureau, Madhya Pradesh tops in harassment cases against Dalits and tribals. It said that most of the cases are not reported or registered by the police.

Kisan Sabha President of Madhya Pradesh Unit, Jasvinder Singh, and Dalit Shoshan Mukti Manch Convener, Kishore Pippal, alleged that the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government has given directions to all police stations not to register cases of harassment against Dalits and tribals.

They said in a statement that "many difficulties" are put before those applying for caste certificates. The displacements of Dalits and tribals is taking place due to giving land to private developers.

They also said the government has put a stop to employment opportunities and vacancies in order to make the reservation policy useless. Privatization of education is being done and over one lakh government schools are being closed. These policies have made the lives of Dalits and tribal population hell, the statement said.

They said the Hunkar rally would demand tackling of these problems and for the betterment of Dalits and tribal

Modi's words of achche din still unfulfilled: Mayawati SAhArANpur, September 11 (pti): BSP supremo Mayawati today alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promises of "achche din" have fallen flat as the middle class and farmers were facing "bure din".

"During campaigning before the Lok Sabha polls, Modi had promised that if he was voted to power, he will ensure availability of cheaper grains for the public. But the prices of diesel, gas and petrol were hiked and water and electricity fares were also raised.

"The Prime Minister also promised to construct houses for the poor in Uttar Pradesh and the rest of the country. In over two years' time, no houses were constructed, no jobs given to the unemployed. No farmers were given access to cheaper agricultural methods," the former chief minister said while addressing a rally here.

She alleged that Modi has only worked for the benefit of capitalists and rich people and the middle class and farmers were "struggling to fulfil their basic needs".

"Modi's promises of 'achche din' (good days) were now converted to 'bure din'," she claimed.

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Kashmir: Go after instigators of violence, Home MInister says New Delhi, September 11 (pti): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday directed the security forces to go after those instigating youths to indulge in violence Jammu and Kashmir and try to bring back normalcy in the state within a week.

The directive was given during an hour-long meeting the Home Minister had with top security officials, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, besides others.

Sources said the Home Minister conveyed that the security forces must go after the instigators of the violence in Kashmir Valley and book them as they continue to disrupt normal life for 65 days after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani on September 8.

Singh said that normalcy should be brought back within a week and school and other educational institutions should function as students are worst sufferers during the prolonged turmoil, sources said.

Attempts should also be made to reopen shops and other commercial establishments which were shut completely, the Home Minister told the officials.

The Home Minister reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where a policeman and three

Seven guerrillas, policeman killed in Kashmir gunfights

A policeman uses a slingshot to hurl stones towards demonstrators during a protest in Srinagar against the recent killings in Kashmir August 29, 2016. (REUTERS File Photo)

militants were killed two separate incidents today.

The officials briefed the prevailing situation in Kashmir Valley as well as along the border and the steps taken to bring back normalcy in the state, official sources said.

The unrest had started following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani on July 8.

So far, 80 people lost their lives in the 65 days of turmoil.

Three militants and a policeman were today killed

and six others, including an police officer, were injured in twin encounters between security forces and four terrorists in Poonch town of Jammu and Kashmir.

The encounters between security forces and the militants, who were holed up in a house and another structure near the under-construction Mini Secretariat, erupted at around 7.30 AM and continued through the day.

“Three militants have been knocked down. The ci-

vilians, who were held hostage, have been safely evacuated. Operation is still on,” Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Rajouri-Poonch range Johny Willian told PTI. Meanwhile, four terrorists who were trying to sneak into India via the Line of Control (LoC) were killed today as Army foiled three infiltration attempts in Kashmir.

One infiltration bid was foiled in Naugam sector, another in Tangdhar sector and the third one in Gurez sector.

JAmmu/SriNAgAr, September 11 (iANS): Three militants and a policeman were killed in a day-long gunfight on Sunday between security forces and guerrillas in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, while four militants were killed in Kupwara as the army foiled an infiltration bid, the state police said.

The police said the militants in Poonch were killed when in the evening, army commandos stormed the under-construction mini secretariat building in Poonch town from where militants were firing. Earlier, a policeman was killed while a sub-inspector and a civilian were injured in the firing exchanges which began in the morning.

"Army commandos had launched the final assault against the holed up militants today evening," said a senior police official, adding militants started firing from the under-construction state mini secretariat building near the headquarters of Brigade in Poonch town in the morning after which all escape routes for the militants were sealed.

In Kupwara, a gunfight broke out in Nowgam sector of the Line of Control (LoC) as soldiers detected and challenged a group of infiltrating militants. The infiltration bid was foiled and the engagement ended with four killed, said a police officer.

In Bandipora, another gunfight started on Sunday morning near the LoC in Gurez sector. Police sources said militants attempted to infiltrate into the Indian side of the LoC from Pakistan, but timely action by the army had forced them to withdraw.

RSS triggers row by questioning Indian origin British MP steps down legend behind Onam festival from chair over male prostitute claims thiruvANANthApurAm, nually, which falls on September pushed to the netherworld. Instead, such texts say that the noSeptember 11 (pti): As Ker- 14 this year.

However, the article written ble king had emerged victorious alites gear up to celebrate Onam, RSS has triggered a controversy by K Unnikrishnan Namboothiri in the trial by Vamana and he was by questioning the legend behind in the RSS magazine argued that blessed by the God," it said.

The writer also criticised the the festival, arguing that it marks Onam was originally celebrated the celebration of birth of 'Vama- as the birthday of Vamana and general picturisation of Mahabali na' (incarnation of Lord Vishnu) not a festivity to mark the home- as a man with moustache, potbelly and wearing an 'olakkuda' and not the homecoming of de- coming of the demon king. (traditional palm leaf mon king Mahabali.

An article published An article written by K Unnikrishnan umbrella).

"It is an attempt by in the Onam special ediNamboothiri in the RSS magazine some vested interest to tion of RSS mouthpiece 'Kesari' claimed there argued that Onam was originally cel- distort the mythical stories and paint in poor light was no reference in any mythological scriptures ebrated as the birthday of Vamana and the characters of Hindu which supports the pop- not a festivity to mark the homecoming Puranas," the writer said, adding that such attempts ular and widely circulatof the demon king to destroy Hinduism ed legend that Vamana should be checked. had sent Mahabali to the "There is no such reference or According to mythology, netherworld through deceit and the king visits the land annually explanation anywhere in mythol- Onam is connected with Asura ogy or epics to support the story (demon) king Mahabali, under to meet his subjects.

Countering the argument, that Mahabali was pushed to the whose reign everyone lived in senior CPI(M) leader and state netherworld by Vamana and he happiness and equality.

Envious by his popularity, Health Minister K K Shylaja said visits the land every year to meet Onam was celebrated by all irre- his subjects. Then, how did such Devas (Gods) sought the help of spective of caste, creed and reli- a false story become prevalent in Lord Vishnu to get him banished into the netherworld. gion and the attempt of the RSS Kerala?" the article stated.

The write-up claimed that But before going down, Mawas to bring back the bygone "upper class hegemony". It was also a Lord Vishnu had actually habali secured a boon from Lord part of RSS's agenda to "hijack the "blessed" the demon king and Vishnu to visit his subjects every not "punished" him by pushing year on the 'Thiru Onam' day. festival", the minister alleged.

The demon king's annual visAccording to the popular be- into 'pathala' (netherworld).

"There is no indication in it is celebrated by Keralites, who lief in the state, Mahabali s homecoming in the Malayalam month spiritual texts like 'Bhagavatham' lay by their front yards with floof Chingam to see his subjects is or 'Narayaneeyam' or such oth- ral carpets, wear new clothes and celebrated as 'Thiru Onam' an- er authentic books that Bali was prepare a sumptuous feast.

loNDoN, September 11 (iANS): Indian origin British Labour MP Keith Vaz stepped down as chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee following allegations he paid two male prostitutes for sex and offered to cover the cost of Class A drugs at his London flat.

The MP for Leicester East, has issued an apology after the Sunday Mirror reported he met and paid two Eastern European male escorts at his property in Edgware and boasted about having unprotected sex.

During the meeting, the 59-year-old allegedly offered to cover the cost of cocaine if it were brought to the flat, but refused to have any himself.

A series of text messages published by the newspaper allegedly show Vaz asking for the legal "high poppers" to be brought to the meeting. The substance is widely used as a sex-enhancing drug.

Voice recordings of a 90-minute meeting on August 27, also purport to show Vaz examining pictures of men on the gay dating app Grindr, reported The Independent.

In a statement issued to the Mail on Sunday, Vaz, who has been chair of the Home Affairs

Select Committee since 2007, said: "I am genuinely sorry for the hurt and distress that has been caused by my actions in particular to my wife and children."

"I will be informing the Committee on Tuesday of my intention to stand aside from chairing the sessions of the Committee with immediate effect," Vaz added.

He said in a statement he believed he had been the victim of a sting operation, saying: "It is deeply disturbing that a national newspaper should have paid individuals to act in this way."

He added that he had referred the allegations to his solicitor.

A friend of Vaz told the Mail on Sunday, the politician was not resigning entirely and would wait to see if he had enough support from MPs to remain on the committee.

According to the Sunday Mirror, Vaz had at least two meetings with the prostitutes and had made contact with the pair through an escort they knew in London.

The Home Affairs Select Committee is currently overseeing an inquiry into prostitution laws. An interim report recommended significant changes to existing laws so that soliciting and brothel-keeping are decriminalised.

JNU crackdown reason for ABVP's defeat, say students New Delhi, September 11 (iANS): A day after the Left alliance of All India Students Association (AISA) and Students Federation of India (SFI) swept the JNU students union election, students gave the February 9 incident -when protesters, including current students union President Kanhaiya Kumar, were arrested -- as the prime reason for the overwhelming mandate against ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad).

"I am not happy as such that AISA has come to power, but because the ABVP has lost. And ABVP had to lose because of its role in the JNU crackdown. It is against minority, against women and has a patronising attitude towards students," Sushil Kumar, who is doing his PhD from School of Indian Languages (SIL), told IANS. "But AISA is not as completely honest as it claims to be. It hasn't addressed the students' issues in the last one year, even in the aftermath of the Febru-

ary 9 incident. They didn't condemn the government actions, nor their nationalism discourse. It spoke in the government's tone and made concessions, instead of coming out with a wellrounded rebuttal against them," he added.

Shrimant Jainendra, another PhD student from SIL, blamed the ABVP for its defeat, and interpreted the election result as not just AISA's victory but also the ascent of the Birsa Ambedkar Phule Students' Association (BAPSA) as a rising star.

"The February 9 incident could have been dealt with at the administrative level, but the way ABVP called the media channels before the protests were to start and later termed JNU's women students 'prostitutes', worked heavily against them. Students expressed their anger by voting for AISA and BAPSA," Jainendra told IANS. "There is disaffection against the Left too among the students. And that is clearly manifested in the robust support BAPSA got

during the polls. A big section of students which hail from OBC (Other Backward Classes), SC (Scheduled Caste) section this time perceived a favourable alternative in BAPSA, as a result of which they received unexpected number of votes," Jainendra added.

The Birsa Ambedkar Phule Students Association turned out to be a surprise party this elections, with its presidential candidate Sonpimple Rahul coming second to President-elect Mohit Kumar Pandey of AISA in a close contest.

A former supporter of ABVP, Dhirendra, from School of Language (SL), also accused the the BJPaffiliated party of "spreading a lot of negativity" about the JNU campus during the February crackdown.

"AISA is one of the most vibrant parties in the campus and has done a lot of hard work in the last one year for students. The mandate which they have received is completely just, while on the other hand students could'nt forget

During the victory march after the students’ union election, students are seen performing a fake funeral procession of AVBP signifying its decimation in the election at JNU University on September 10. (Photo Credit:/Facebook).

what ABVP had done during the February incident.

JNU voters are very conscious of campus politics and they voted keeping all that in mind," Dhirendra told IANS. He suggested the ABVP should engage in dialogue with the students more on their issues.

"Rahul Sonpimple of BAPSA is a very good debater, like Kanhaiya Kumar, and Left parties were a little cautious about the possibility of his winning the President's post, just like the latter did last year.

No one knew much about Jahnavi (ABVP presidential candidate); she was an unknown face in the campus," he commented.

The Left alliance of SFI and AISA bagged the posts of President, Vice President, General Secretary and Joint Secretary in the results declared on Saturday.

The BJP-affiliated ABVP and the Congress-backed National Students Union of India (NSUI) were far behind in all four posts, while the newly-founded BAPSA gave a close fight.

The SFI, affiliated to the Communist Party of IndiaMarxist (CPI-M), and the AISA, the student wing of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPIML), formed an alliance to fight the elections.

This was the first student election in the campus since the arrest of JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar -- of the CPI-backed All India Students Federation -on charges of sedition after a group of students allegedly raised anti-India slogans at an event in February.

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Bullets trump rehab as Asia quickens “failing” war on drugs BANGKOK/YANGON, SeptemBer 11 (reuterS): The Philippines has launched a bloody “war on drugs” that has killed at least 2,400 people in just two months, while neighbouring Indonesia has declared a “narcotics emergency” and resumed executing drug convicts after a long hiatus.

In Thailand and Myanmar, petty drug users are being sentenced to long jail terms in prisons already bursting at the seams.

The soaring popularity of methamphetamine - a cheap and highly addictive drug also known as meth is driving countries across Asia to adopt hardline antinarcotics policies. Experts say they are likely to only make things worse.

Geoff Monaghan has seen it all before. He investigated narco-trafficking gangs during his 30-year career as a detective with London’s Metropolitan Police, then witnessed the impact of draconian antidrug policies as an HIV/ AIDS expert in Russia.

“We have plenty of data but often we forget the history,” said Monaghan.

“That’s the problem.”

He believes President Rodrigo Duterte’s antidrugs campaign in the Philippines will fuel more violence and entrench rather than uproot trafficking networks. “I’m very fearful about the situation,” he said.

Reflecting the region-

Meth is sold in cheap pills called “ya ba”, a Thai name meaning “crazy medicine”, or in a more potent, crystalline form known as “crystal meth”, “ice” or “shabu”.

Contraband is effectively hidden amid rising volumes of regional trade, leaving law enforcement to play catch-up, said Jeremy Douglas, the UNODC’s Asia Pacific chief.

“We need to start thinking about big-time regional engagement, up to the highest level. It’s impossible to deal with the problem on a country-by-country basis,” he said.

“I can’t recall the last time a major trafficking kingpin was caught.”

A man injects heroin into his arm along a street in Man Sam, northern Shan state, Myanmar on July 11. (REUTERS Photo)

al explosion in use, the amount of meth seized in East and Southeast Asia almost quadrupled from about 11 tons in 2009 to 42 tons in 2013, said the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

The only region seizing more meth was North America, where the booming trade inspired the popular television series “Breaking Bad”.

Meth was the “primary drug of concern” in nine Asian countries, the UNODC said, including

Indonesia, the Philippines, They also want a greatThailand, Japan and South er emphasis on reducing Korea. demand through more and better quality drug rePLAYING CATCH-UP habilitation.

A rising chorus of ex“There is so much perts blame this surge in scaremongering and hysproduction and use of teria surrounding the ismeth in Asia on ineffective sue of drugs,” says Gloria and even counterproduc- Lai of the International tive government responses. Drug Policy Consortium They say national drug- (IDPC), a global network control policies are skewed of 154 non-governmental towards harsh measures groups. “That’s a disincenthat criminalise users but tive for challenging old have failed to staunch the ways of thinking.” deluge of drugs or catch the Meth is a transnational kingpins behind it. business, worth around $15

billion in mainland Southeast Asia alone in 2013, the UNODC says.

Much of the production takes place in laboratories in lawless western Myanmar. Ingredients such as pseudoephedrine and caffeine are smuggled across porous borders from India, China and Vietnam.

Laos and Thailand are major trafficking routes, with the finished product travelling by road or along the Mekong River for distribution throughout Southeast Asia and China.

SOCIAL COST The meth explosion carries huge social consequences: overburdened health services, overcrowded prisons, families and communities torn apart.

Small-time users and dealers bear the brunt of unsparing law enforcement that is popular in crime-weary communities. In mid-July, as drug war killings escalated in the Philippines, one survey put President Duterte’s approval rating at 91 percent.

Thailand launched an equally popular “war on drugs” in 2003 that killed about 2,800 people in three months. But figures show it had no lasting impact on meth supply or demand in

Thailand.

“The world has lost the war on drugs, not only Thailand,” the country’s justice minister Paiboon Koomchaya told Reuters in July.

Paiboon hinted at a radical shift in policy, saying he wanted to reclassify meth to reduce sentences for possessing and dealing the drug.

For now though, Thailand continues to jail thousands of petty drug users, with about 70 percent of its 300,000 or so prisoners jailed on drugs offences, according to government data.

TOUGH TO TREAT Meth addiction is tough to treat, ideally requiring costly and time-consuming counselling. Long-term use can cause changes in brain structure and function.

In March, U.S. President Barack Obama said drug dependency should be seen as “a public health problem and not a criminal problem”, part of a bid to roll back a “war on drugs” begun in the 1970s and now widely seen as a failure.

Policy in Asia is largely moving in the opposite direction, with drug rehabilitation underfunded and inadequate.

Less than 1 percent of dependent drug users in Indonesia got treatment in 2014, said the UNODC. Lacking alternatives, desperate Indonesians resort

to herbal baths, Islamic prayer and other remedies of unproven efficacy.

“Rehab” in many countries often means detention at a state facility. In Thailand, thousands of users are held at army camps for four months. Relapse rates at drug detention centres range from 60-90 percent, says the World Health Organisation.

“Often, the government response causes more harm to an individual than the drug itself,” said the IDPC’s Lai. Evidence shows that the most effective treatment is voluntary and community-based. A 2015 study in Malaysia found that half the people at compulsory centres relapsed within 32 days of release, compared with 429 days for those who had volunteered for treatment.

Tackling demand is complicated by meth’s broad appeal across different ages, professions and social classes.

In Myanmar, manual labourers claim that smoking ya ba boosts their stamina, while students say it boosts their grades.

A Yangon student who asked to be identified by the nickname “Nick” told Reuters at a grim state-run rehab clinic that he smoked ya ba to help him concentrate on his studies.

When asked how many of his fellow students also used it, Nick replied: “Almost all of them.

Eating food off the floor is not safe at all

North Korea says sanctions push Bangladesh: Militant suspected after nuclear test “laughable” in cafe attack killed himself: police

New YOrK, SeptemBer 11 (IANS): Food, once dropped on the floor, is not safe to eat, however quickly you pick it up, warns a new study that debunks the widely accepted notion that it is all right to scoop up food and eat it within a “safe” five-second window.

Moisture, type of surface and contact-time all contribute to crosscontamination. In some instances, the transfer begins in less than one second, the study said.

“The popular notion of the ‘five-second rule’ is that food dropped on the floor, but picked up quickly, is safe to eat because bacteria need time to transfer,” said Donald Schaffner, Professor at the Rutgers University at New Jersey, in the US. “We decided to look into this because the practice is so widespread. The topic might appear ‘light’ but we wanted our results backed by solid science,” Schaffner noted. The researchers tested four surfaces -- stainless steel, ceramic tile, wood and carpet -- and four different foods -- watermelon, bread, bread and butter, and gummy candy.

They also looked at four different contact times -- less than one second, five, 30 and 300 seconds. They used two media -- tryptic soy broth or peptone buffer -- to grow Enterobacter aerogenes, a nonpathogenic “cousin” of Salmonella naturally occurring in the human digestive system.

Transfer scenarios were evaluated for each surface type, food type, contact time and bacterial prep; surfaces were inoculated with bacteria and allowed to completely dry before food samples were dropped and left to remain for specified periods.

All totalled 128 scenarios were replicated 20 times each, yielding 2,560 measurements. Post-transfer surface and food samples were analysed for contamination.

Not surprisingly, watermelon had the most contamination, gummy candy the least, showed the findings published online in the American Society for Microbiology’s journal, Applied and Environmental Microbiology.

“Transfer of bacteria from surfaces to food appears to be affected most by moisture,” Schaffner said. “Bacteria don’t have legs, they move with the moisture, and the wetter the food, the higher the risk of transfer,” Schaffner explained. “Bacteria can contaminate instantaneously,” Schaffner warned.

tOKYO/SeOuL, SeptemBer 11 (reuterS): North Korea said on Sunday a push for further sanctions following its fifth and biggest nuclear test was “laughable”, and vowed to continue to strengthen its nuclear power. The isolated state on Friday set off its most powerful nuclear explosion to date, saying it had mastered the ability to mount a warhead on a ballistic missile, ratcheting up a threat that its rivals and the United Nations have been powerless to contain.

A U.S. special envoy met with Japanese officials on Sunday and said later the United States may launch unilateral sanctions against North Korea, echoing comments by U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday in the wake of the test. “The group of Obama’s running around and talking about meaningless sanctions until today is highly laughable, when their ‘strategic patience’ policy is completely worn out and they are close to packing up to move out,” state-run KCNA news agency cited a North Korean foreign ministry spokesman as saying in a statement later on Sunday.

“As we’ve made clear, measures to strengthen the national nuclear power in quality and quantity will continue to protect our dignity and right to live from augmented threats of nuclear war from the United States,” KCNA added. The U.N. Security Council denounced North Korea’s decision to carry out the test and said it would begin work immediately on a resolution. The United States, Britain and France pushed for the 15-member body to impose new sanctions.

Obama said after speaking by telephone

Chronic sinusitis not majorly associated with cancer New YOrK, SeptemBer 11 (IANS): Chronic sinusitis plays only a minor role in the development of head and neck cancer (HNC), reveals a recent research.

“Despite the fact that people with chronic sinusitis have an increased risk for certain subtypes of HNCs, the absolute risk of these cancers is low,” said Daniel C. Beachler, Researcher at the National Cancer Institute, at Bethesda, in the US. Acute sinusitis is a common inflammatory condition of the sinuses often caused by viral or bacterial infections. The condition is considered chronic when the episode persists longer than 12 weeks.

Chronic sinusitis may be involved in the cause of certain HNCs due to immunodeficiency or inflammation -- but not majorly, as recent research has found.

It was earlier associated with the risk of developing HNC, particularly nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC), human papillomavirus-related oropharyngeal cancer (HPV-OPC), and nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer (NCPSC).

The authors’ findings, published by JAMA Otolaryngology, suggest that sinusitis-related inflammation or immunodeficiency plays a minor role in the development of these cancers.

For this study, the researchers used the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)-Medicare database and included 483,546 Medicare beneficiaries from SEER areas, and 826,436 who developed cancer (including 21,716 with HNC). Most individuals were female (58 per cent) with an average age of 73.

Most of this increased risk was limited to within one year of the chronic sinusitis diagnosis, as associations were largely reduced by one year or more after chronic sinusitis.

All the three HNC subtypes had cumulative incidence of less than 0.07 per cent eight years after chronic sinusitis diagnosis.

“The cumulative incidence of NPC, HPV-OPC, and NCPSC was less than 0.10 per cent after eight years of follow-up post a chronic sinusitis diagnosis,” Beachler said.

with South Korean President Park Geun-hye and with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday that they had agreed to work with the Security Council and other powers to vigorously enforce existing measures and to take “additional significant steps, including new sanctions”. “We will be working very closely in the Security Council and beyond to come up with the strongest possible measure against North Korea’s latest actions,” said U.S. envoy Kim on Sunday.

“In addition to action in the Security Council, both the U.S. and Japan, together with the Republic of Korea, will be looking at unilateral measures, as well as bilateral measures, as well as possible trilateral cooperation,” he said, referring to South Korea by its official name. South Korea’s top nuclear envoy also spoke to his Chinese counterpart late on Saturday by telephone and emphasized the need for fresh countermeasures including a new U.N. security council resolution during their call, the South Korean foreign ministry said in a statement.

South Korea said on Saturday that the latest test showed North Korea’s nuclear capability was expanding fast and that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was unwilling to alter course. Another KCNA report on Sunday said North Koreans were “delighted” by the nuclear test. “The enemies can no longer deny the strategic position of our country as a nuclear weapons state,” Jong Won Sop, a teacher at the University of National Economy, was quoted as saying

DHAKA, SeptemBer 11 (reuterS): A suspected militant believed by Bangladesh police to have been among the planners of a July cafe attack that killed 22 people killed himself during a police raid on a hideout in the capital, police said on Sunday. The July attack in Dhaka’s diplomatic quarter was claimed by the Middle Eastern jihadist group Islamic State and was one of the most brazen in Bangladesh, hit by a spate of killings of liberals and members of religious minorities in the past year.

The government has pinned the blame on domestic militant groups, but security experts say the scale and sophistication of the incident suggest links to a trans-national Islamist network. National police chief Shahidul Hoque said the dead man, identified as Abdul Karim, was suspected to be one of the planners of the cafe attack, and to have rented a flat for the militants who carried it out.

“He killed himself inside the flat so that we can’t collect information from him through interrogation,” another official, Sanwar Hossain, told reporters on Sunday, without elaborating. Police, who had earlier said they shot the man during Saturday’s raid on the hideout, gave no reason for the change. Three women who were wounded and arrested in the raid also tried to kill themselves, Hossain added.

Five officers from the police counter-terrorism unit were wounded when women militants attacked them with chili powder, explosives and knives, police have said. One of the women could have been the wife of a man killed last week in a shootout with police and believed to have trained the cafe attackers, police said. Police have killed more than two dozen suspected militants in shootouts since the July attack, including its presumed mastermind, Bangladeshborn Canadian citizen Tamim Ahmed Chowdhury.

The United States believes elements of Islamic State are “connected” to operatives in Bangladesh, US Secretary of State John Kerry said during a visit to Dhaka last month. The targeting of foreigners - 9 Italians, 7 Japanese, an American and an Indian were among those killed - could hurt foreign investment in the poor South Asian economy, whose $28-bn garments export industry is the world’s second largest.

US honours 9/11 victims 15 years after attacks New YOrK, SeptemBer 11 (reuterS): Americans commemorated the 15th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on Sunday with the recital of the names of the dead, tolling church bells and a tribute in lights at the site where New York City’s massive twin towers collapsed.

The names of the 2,983 victims were read slowly by relatives as classical music played during a ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial plaza in lower Manhattan with pauses for six moments of silence.

Four of those mark the exact times four hijacked planes were crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon near Washington D.C., and a Pennsylvania field. The last two record when the North and South towers of the Trade Center crumpled.

The ceremony was held by two reflecting pools with waterfalls that now stand in the towers’ former footprints, and watched over by an honoured guard of police and firefighters. More than 340 firefighters and 60 police were killed on the that sunny Tuesday morning in 2001, in the worst attack on U.S. soil since Pearl Harbor was bombed in 1941.

Many of the first responders died while running up stairs in the hope of reaching victims trapped on the towers’ higher floors. Tom Acquarviva lost his 29-year-old son Paul, who worked at financial services firm Canter Fitzgerald on the 101st to 105th floors of the North Tower, just above where the first plane struck. Acquarviva was one of 658 Can-

tor Fitzgerald employees killed in the attack. “We miss him terribly. Terribly, terribly, terribly. Not a day goes by that we don’t remember him,” Acquarviva told the ceremony.

But he said he felt a sense of hope: “There are more people here today than there ever have been.” No public officials will speak at the New York ceremony, in keeping with a tradition that began in 2012. But many dignitaries attended, including Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.

“We’ll never forget the horror of Sept. 11, 2001,” Clinton said in a brief statement. “Let’s honour the lives and tremendous spirit of the victims and responders.” Trump said in a statement that it was a day of sadness and remembrance, but also of resolve.

“Our solemn duty on behalf of all those who perished ... is to work together as one nation to keep all of our people safe from an enemy that seeks nothing less than to destroy our way of life,” Trump said. Houses of worship throughout the city tolled their bells at 8:46 a.m. EDT (1246 GMT), the time American Airlines Flight 11 slammed into the North Tower.

A second pause came at 9:03 a.m.

(1303 GMT), when United Airlines Flight 175 struck the South Tower. American Airlines Flight 77 hit the Pentagon at 9:37 a.m. (1337 GMT), then the South Tower collapsed at 9:59 a.m. (1359 GMT).

At 10:03 a.m. (1403 GMT) United

A man grieves outside the World Trade Center site in New York September 11, 2006. (REUTERS File Photo)

Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the final moment of silence will be observed at 10:28 a.m.

(1428 GMT) when the North Tower fell.

As evening falls across the city on Sunday, spotlights will project two giant beams of light into the night sky to represent the fallen twin towers, fading away at dawn.

Nineteen hijackers died in the attack, later claimed by Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda, which led directly to the U.S. war in Afghanistan and indirectly to the invasion of Iraq.

In Kabul, the top American com-

mander in Afghanistan, General John Nicholson, paid tribute to members of the NATO-led coalition and Afghan security forces who had been killed since the Taliban regime fell.

But in an address which touched on his own experience as an officer in Afghanistan, stretching back a decade, he also underlined how far from peace the country remains.

“As we know, sadly, the number of terrorist groups has only grown since 9/11,” he said. “Of the 98 groups now designated globally, 20 are in this region, the Afpak region.”

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Champions Leicester outclassed by vibrant Liverpool Barca beaten at home, Juve unstoppable LiverpooL, September 11 (reuterS): Liverpool outclassed champions Leicester City 4-1 at home on Saturday as Roberto Firmino scored twice and Sadio Mane and Adam Lallana found the net in an outstanding attacking display.

Liverpool dazzled offensively as they beat Arsenal 4-3 in their season opener, and while they have lacked consistency under Juergen Klopp, they reaffirmed their class going forward in a vibrant display that exposed the champions' limitations.

Firmino opened the scoring in the 13th minute after being found by a superb pass by James Milner, taking a touch to evade the defenders before finishing calmly across Kasper Schmeichel's goal.

Mane added a second in the 31st minute, chipping home to cap off a delicious team move after being picked out by Daniel Sturridge. Against Arsenal

Roberto Firmino scores Liverpool’s fourth goal after Leicester Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel ran too far off his line.

and in a 2-0 defeat by Burnley in August Liverpool's defensive deficiencies were exposed and they were caught out before the break when Jamie Vardy capitalised on Lucas Leiva's mindless ball across goal to tap in from close range.

"If something does not

work we have to show we can stay in the race and believe in our style," Klopp told BT Sport. "It was a great performance over 90 minutes.

"I thought it was a good challenge for us today because I know we can be really strong."

While Leicester pressed

manfully, they struggled to construct a coherent attacking threat and the hosts restored their two-goal advantage in the 56th minute when Lallana met Giorgino Wijnaldum's lay-off and rifled a fine shot into the top corner.

Vardy forced a low save

from Simon Mignolet in the 60th minute and Robert Huth powered a downward header just wide of the post soon after as the champions pushed forward.

Yet Leicester's increasing adventure left their defence unprotected and Firmino added a late fourth from a searing counter attack after Schmeichel underestimated Mane's speed and was caught in no man's land, in a final flourish that left little doubt as to Liverpool's offensive clout.

"We started well, but after the first goal we lost our shape a little," Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri told BT Sport. "We tried in the second half, but everything Liverpool tried came good.

"We have to clear our minds for the next match," added the Italian, whose side visit Club Bruges in their first-ever Champions League fixture on Wednesday. "When we have lost in the past, we have always had a good reaction."

mADriD, September 11 (reuterS): Promoted Alaves dealt champions Barcelona a shock 2-1 defeat at the Nou Camp on Saturday while Cristiano Ronaldo returned from injury to help Real Madrid thrash Osasuna 5-2 and go two points clear at the top of La Liga.

With Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Andres Iniesta on the bench, Barcelona went behind to the visitors in the 39th minute before Frenchman Jeremy Mathieu equalised in the 46th.

Ibai Gomez then scored the winner in the 64th.

Ronaldo, who had been out for two months with a knee injury, scored six minutes into his return as Zinedine Zidane's Real equalled the club's 196061 record of 15 successive league victories.

The result left Real Madrid with nine points from three games, while Barcelona are fourth on six. Se-

villa went second on seven points after beating thirdplaced Las Palmas 2-1.

Atletico Madrid are fifth on five points after beating Celta Vigo 4-0 to earn their first win of the season.

In the day's other game Villarreal won 2-0 away at Malaga with goals from Jaume Costa and Nicola Sansone. (Reporting by Rik Sharma, editing by Alan Baldwin) Serie A New signing Gonzalo Higuain scored twice in the first 10 minutes to give titleholders Juventus a 3-1 win over Sassuolo on Saturday while his former club Napoli beat chaotic Palermo 3-0.

Napoli have scored nine goals in their opening three games, silencing critics who expected them to struggle after Juventus triggered a 90 million euro ($101.03 million) buyout

clause in Higuain's contract to poach the Argentine from them.

Marek Hamsik gave Napoli the lead at Palermo shortly after halftime to overhaul Diego Maradona's total of 81 Serie A goals for the club before Jose Callejon added two more.

Bundesliga Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski made amends for several glaring misses when he scored a late goal and set up another as the German champions ground out a 2-0 win at battling Schalke 04 on Friday.

Promoted Freiburg also scored twice in the last five minutes to beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-1, Bundesliga debutants RB Leipzig stunned Borussia Dortmund with an 89th minute goal and Darmstadt snatched a last minute win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

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Good Morning dear diary,

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t is a gloomy day with fogs forcing the sun to hide underneath the clouds. As gloomy as the day, betrayal and selfishness is in the wind. And sometimes I wish to fight it back but my second thought always forces me to let it go….

So, as I was thinking whether I can be “really really” happy for any reason. I found one: I was born before technology took over my past days. And it is indeed a real good reason to be happy. Dear Diary it is not as simple as it sounds. When I was a kid, I had the chance of being a shopkeeper; also a mother and let the sun go down playing those roles with my friends happily. I also had the pleasure of playing seven stones and the so call “David, Goliath” during recess and even after school. In my teens, my leisure times were extended only to reading books and visiting friends. Moreover I am glad that I experience typing in type writer which I did to help dad sometimes.

Then I got my first cell phone only in the early days of my college life, a small Nokia phone. Smart phones were still in a distant dream at that time and perhaps it was in some genius mind in the process of inventing. These are moments to be cherished and worth counting as a reason to be happy because technology have completely turned the world upside down now.

Now things are just a touch away, just a slide away that it has become too much for human relationships. You are lonely and you get a lot of sympathies in a virtual world but in reality everyone is busy. You want to have the fun of shopping together but online shopping has made your desires an age old shopping tradition. You want to go on a real date but video calls are too simple to ignore a real face to face conversation. You want to chill out and feel the air but believe me the virtual world will take you all over the world in few minutes that you forget you really need a break. You want to feel the spirit of corporate worship but you have many charismatic preachers in your screen, so you relax at home listening to their sermons and ignore your first thought of worship. People say technology makes life easier, I too agree but…Diary, life was more beautiful before technology completely took and I am glad that my childhood days were like the sun that is shining brightly now after racing the clouds.

Sentinaro Longkumer, CTC.

cNsA for speeding up the Nppcl-Tuli

Questions the sincerity of HPC Ltd and State Government

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he Central Nagaland Students’ Association (CNSA) is very much concerned at the snail-paced revival works of the Nagaland Pulp & Paper Mill (NPPC) Tuli which is being sanctioned by the Government of India and undertaken by the Hindustan Paper Corporation Ltd (HPC) and Government of Nagaland.

The CNSA had on two occasions sought information from the NPPC Ltd and also the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Government of Nagaland in 2016.

The Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India had sanctioned Rs 100 Crores as first installment in the year 2013.

The NPPCL, replied to the CNSA RTI application, that only “INR 34 crores (Approx)” have been utilized thus far “towards various project activities”.

To this, the CNSA strongly questions the HPC Ltd as to why only Rs 34 crores can be utilized out of Rs.100 crores in three years time, that is from 2013-2016.

It must be pointed out that even the Nagaland Chief Minister, T.R Zeliang, as per news reports on May 31, 2016 (Nagaland Post) has stated that “out of Rs 100 crores released by the Ministry of Heavy Industries in 2013, Rs 60 crores was diverted by HPC Ltd”. The CNSA takes this diversion of the Rs 60 crores by the HPC Ltd very seriously and demands the Hindustan Paper Corporation Ltd to declare where the Rs 60 crores have been utilized. The CNSA

cautions that if the diverted Rs 60 crores

by HPC Ltd has not been utilized for the revival of the NPPCL, Tuli; then the CNSA will initiate its own course of action, even to the extent of approaching the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India.

Besides, the CNSA is not satisfied with the reply by the NPPCL to RTI application wherein asked for the names of the ‘companies contracted for the revival of the NPPC-Tuli’. The NPPCL in their RTI reply sought ‘exemption under Sec. 8 (1) (d) & (g) of RTI Act 2005.

The exemption under the said Sections of the RTI Act 2005 says “8 (1) d: information including commercial confidence, trade secrets or intellectual property, the disclosure of which would harm the competitive position of a third party, unless the competent authority is satisfied that larger public interest warrants the disclosure of such information”. Section 8 (1) (g) of the RTI Act 2005 states, information, the disclosure of which would endanger the life or physical safety of any person or identify the source of information or assistance given in confidence of law enforcement of security reasons.

The NPPCL is a government project and it is the only heavy industry in Nagaland. Therefore, if the HPC Ltd thinks that the queries by the CNSA are not in the “larger public interest that warrants the disclosure of such information, then the CNSA strongly feels that the HPC Ltd is not serious about the revival of the NPPCL –

Tuli. The CNSA wonders and questions the HPCL whether there is some hidden agenda or dirty politics being played to deliberately stall the much awaited revival of NPPCL – Tuli. Three years have already elapsed since the Government of India declared and sanctioned finances for the revival work, but so far, the works at the ground is negligible and very unsatisfactory.

The CNSA strongly feels that this NPPCL revival work should be done in a very transparent and sincere manner since it involves a lot of stakeholders, the greatest being the Naga people, who are eagerly waiting for its revival.

The CNSA also strongly questions the Nagaland State Government over its sincerity towards the revival of the NPPCL. The Department of Industries and Commerce replied to the RTI application that the state government has instructed different departments under to undertake different works like power supply, dam, roads etc. However, the state government could not provide the “hard copy of the project report, the amount sanctioned and the progress report of the projects entrusted to the different departments” for the revival of the NPPCL – Tuli by the Government of Nagaland. The CNSA strongly demands that the state government should make it known to the public about the project reports and progress at the earliest possible time.

The CNSA takes this revival work of

the NPPCL – Tuli very seriously and had even visited and interacted with the officials of NPPCL in 2015, where it was declared that the Mill would be functional by 2017. However, the slow-paced work, the alleged diversion of 60 crores and the seeming insincerity of the HPCL clearly indicates that the lofty promises of NPPCL revival is nothing but just a pipe-dream which the CNSA cannot and will not tolerate at any cost. The CNSA asserts that this NPPCL belongs to the whole Naga people and this heavy industry should be revived at the earliest. The CNSA knows the economical benefits and the employment opportunities that this industry will bring to the Naga people, especially the educated unemployed youths. Therefore, the CNSA declares that just because of the lackadaisical attitude of the Hindustan Paper Corporation Ltd, this NPPCL – Tuli and the apparent negligence of the Nagaland State Government, the NPPCL revival works will never be allowed to be stalled or stopped. The CNSA is every ready to file Public Interest Litigation (PIL) or approach the Union Ministry, Government of India, unless and until the concerned authorities show sincerity in their works towards the speedy revival of the NPPCL – Tuli.

Charles Lotha President , CNSA Yimlanger Jamir General Secretary , CNSA

The Ideals Of Naga Nationalism – A Reflection

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very year on August 14, 2016, Nagas received doses of bland history on Naga nationalism from myriads of national leaders. History is our corner stone. Therefore, it was in the fitness of occasion like Naga Independence Day to do justice by reflecting on the Naga history of independence. Nevertheless, in this age of confusion, frustration and despair; young generation Nagas have developed aversion to such monotonous historical narratives. Young Nagas want to hear, not just history in narrative but also narrative exposition and interpretation in right perspective for better and greater enlightenment. They want applied nationalism that not only fits into contemporary global and domestic situations but also that will give new direction. They want to know where the Naga nationalist leaders are taking them. They want to see clear roadmap drawn for them because the future belongs to them. They want to be sure of their landing ground. They do not want to tread the path that cannot guarantee the security of their future. They want to come out of stagnancy and move ahead. They have developed the dangerous attitude of no matter what. Their expectation is reasonable. All national governments and leaders claim they are working for the future generation but the young Nagas are not convinced. They are fast losing hope in nationalism because of prevailing situation in Nagaland. They want new political, social and economic orders. They want an end to uncertainty. These thoughts are stirring the minds of young Nagas because over the years, nationalism is stuck in wilderness and people in comfort zone have taken greater control of our domestic affairs with the help of our opposing power. In recent years, Naga nationalism has been put to harsh test. If nationalism has to survive the test of time and situation, it demands for an honest retrospection, introspection and serious appraisal of un-nationalist conducts.

Thousands had laid down their lives protecting the sovereignty of Nagaland. It is grossly unfair to write off their sacrifices by one stroke. It is tragic that many present day

generation Nagas, particularly the educated class who are already in comfort zone, have no compunction to compromise nationalism principle and ready to sell off Naga right once again. A section of educated Nagas argue that Westphalian ideal type of Naga sovereignty is now outdated because it does not fit into global situation of interdependence.

Wikipedia source defined Westphalian sovereignty as, (quote) “Westphalian sovereignty is the principle of international law that each nation state has sovereignty over its territory and domestic affairs, to the exclusion of all external powers, on the principle of non-interference in another country’s domestic affairs, and that, each state (no matter how large or small) is equal in international law” (unquote). They try to make their point that the past leaders were stuck in idealism and unable come into realism/pragmatism.

They blame the past leaders of being unable to adapt to global reality of interdependence, which they said is causing impediments to economic progress of Nagas. The realist/pragmatist or rather the non-idealist blames the past leaders for landing Nagas into present state of confusion and hopelessness. That is because they can see Nagas only relative to India and not separate from India. To them, India is a giant and Nagaland, just a dot. They would argue that India has become economic and nuclear superpower and that; Nagas are entirely dependent on India. They would question, “What can a tiny country like Nagaland do against India? How will Nagas sustain the country even if independence becomes reality?” A. Z. Phizo, in his fourteen point guidelines to Nagas said, “Only clerk-minded people think like that because they cannot see beyond their writing hands”. Non-idealist also argues that present generation Nagas have lost taste for sovereign Nagaland and posterity/generation-next will be even worse. It is skeptically pre-mature to conclude that posterity will give up the ideal of sovereignty because the educated generation-next Nagas will be more resourceful than the past and present generations. As they advanced and

opportunities diminished or saturated, new ideas will emerge. There will be soul searching which, in turn will lead them back to our history. Aspiration and inspiration will renew and history will repeat.

The most despicable thing is that, our generation, instead of appreciating our forefathers and fathers for laying the strong foundation of Naga nationhood have no inhibition to question their wisdoms. The pioneers founded modern sovereign nation state of Nagaland with clear mind and vision. Nationalism was the driving force. It was philosophy-inspired nationalism. They infused idealism into nationalism. Without an inspired idealism, Naga nationalism could have died with 16-PA. It was because of idealism that Naga nationalism had survived the test of time and came thus far. They held idealism dear to their hearts because they knew that without idealism, nationalism would be dead. If present day non-idealist Nagas cannot appreciate the ideals of past leaders, it was not their problem. The problem is with today’s contemporary leaders, devoid of that element of nationalism ideal. Naturally, nonidealists cannot fathom the in-depth philosophy of nationalism defined by idealism. It is not wise to accuse our past leaders as idealists and not realists. We are what we are today because of their pragmatism. The problems that exist in Naga society today is our own creation and not theirs’. During their times, they unified the Nagas because of which, we live as one people today. They were able to sustain that unity until some chose to betray them.

Today’s generation failed to follow their path.

That was the cause of this depredation.

Empires have ended. Kingdoms have become smaller. New nation states have emerged. It is a universal fact that global political and economic situations have changed. Yet, it is also a fact that territorial integrity of all sovereign nation states remained unchanged. One glaring example in contemporary world is the European Union (EU); a politico-economic union of 28 nation states in Europe. They founded the EU in the principle of interdependence, setting aside the

territorial sovereignty of the member nation states intact and safe. The EU experiment suffered jolt when the United Kingdom, by a referendum, decided to quit EU. The reason was to restore/regain primacy on her sovereignty.

Brexit was the living proof that such ideal may not survive the test of time in the end because there cannot be clean and clear separation between politico-economic interdependence sovereignties and holistic sovereignty of a nation. Holistic sovereignty includes territories, people and supreme powers integrated into one wholesome unit. The early exit of United Kingdom from EU stands testimony on such lofty ideal. It is a good lesson that is never too late for Nagas to learn.

Westphalian ideal of sovereignty undoubtedly inspired Naga nationalism but it is unwise to conclude that Naga nationalism originated from it and was entirely under its influence. It was an established fact that, before the British invasion, Naga sovereignty existed as democratic republics in pure form at village levels. When it was time for British to leave Indian sub-continent, Nagas expressed their desire as early as in 1929, to return to that village sovereignty. When the intention of British’s betrayal became clear, Nagas declared the sovereignty of Nagaland on August 14, 1947, one day ahead of India’s independence declaration. Driven by desire and choice, each village republic pledged to one sovereign nation state in the spirit and principle of federalism. Thus, village sovereignty evolved into sovereign nation state called ‘Nagaland’. What was the problem with India, if the Naga village republics on having recognized their common lineage, decided to co-exist as one corporate nation state? The definition of Westphalian sovereignty stands witness that all sovereign nation states exist in the principle of this ideal. The ideal of sovereign Nagaland, though unique in its own way, was not an exception.

Territorial definition is the mainstay of sovereignty. Sovereignty lies with the people is an abstract, people-centric theory of sovereignty without territorial definition. The definition of shared sovereignty is self-ex-

planatory. In simple interpretation, it means two people-entities of one structural (read territorial) unit (read sovereignty) sharing its powers and functions through constitutional arrangement. In the context of Nagas, ‘Shared sovereignty’ and ‘Sovereignty lies with the people’ seemed to derive from contemporary political theories aimed at finding people-centric solution to India-created problems. India violated the sovereignty of Nagaland by her aggression. That was the core problem. While, such theories postulated for transitional solution may not be altogether unacceptable or may even be inevitable for some time, history is clear that the only finality will be sovereignty. The ideal for sovereign Nagaland originated from timetested traditional practices in village republic and not from any conceived theory. The sovereignty of Nagaland is indivisible because the sovereignty of Nagaland as declared and mandated was for a holistic sovereignty.

Therefore, people-centric solution minus territorial sovereignty will have no finality.

Truth was the foundation. Deviation from truth will not yield finality. Despite repeated attempts to erase Naga nationalism, it has persisted because truth was amiss. It will live until truth is the finality. The finality in question is the permanent peaceful relationship between India and Nagaland, each respecting the other’s sovereignty.

People, who had crossed over to comfort zone by own volition need to learn to respect the ideals of past leaders and appreciate their sacrifices. They are morally responsible towards the gone-by leaders, their living progenies and those persevering true nationalists alive. Sooner than later, Nagas need to realize that the contemporary ‘realism theory’ is a deceptive theory that will lead us to self-destruction to the point of no return and painful regret. Sovereignty of Nagaland is not something that Nagas can achieve by the twist of fate like statehood, orchestrated by a section of non-actors. It was a pre-destined goal mandated by all that demands equal bearing by all.

Dr. K. Hoshi, Phek Town

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

Monday 12•09•2016

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Queen proves she is still in control as Woman kissed by sailor in famed she chauffeurs her granddaughter-in-law photo at World War Two’s end dies

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he may be 90, but the Queen proved yesterday that she still takes the controls when it comes to family gatherings at her beloved Scottish estate. The monarch played chauffeur to her granddaughter-inlaw Kate – relegating their security guards to the back seat. Dressed in a casual sleeveless jacket, she drove the Duchess of Cambridge – or the Countess of Strathearn as she is known north of the border – to a picnic lunch with Prince William in the hills above Loch Muick on the Balmoral estate. Our remarkable picture illustrates just how close the pair have become in recent years – and how much they enjoy each other’s company. A smiling Kate looked happy and relaxed as she sat in the front passenger seat of the dark green Range Rover in a khaki coat and patterned scarf.William and Kate, who arrived in Royal Deeside on Thursday, have been staying at Prince Charles’s private Birkhall residence with their chil-

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dren, Prince George, three, and one-year-old Princess Charlotte.

William, 34, was also spotted driving a converted Land Rover Defender up the Capel Mounth path on the way to Glen Clova for a grouse shoot shortly after 10am yesterday. At the butts behind imposing Creag Bhiorach, dozens of soldiers were wait-

Baar Baar Dekho film saw limited growth box office collection day 3

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lot of expectations were made for this Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra film, but Baar Baar Dekho is just not an apt title it could have.

Going by the box office figures, the much hype created after its promotions and songs turned out to be of little help. Yes! In two days the film has only been able to make a profit of Rs 14.46 cr. Baar Baar Dekho opened at the box office with a collection of Rs 6.81 cr, which was pity decent than what was expected. On its day 2, the film managed a limited growth in its collections of 12.33% and made a total earning of Rs 14.46 cr. Well, day 3, i.e. Sunday, is a crucial one for the film which will decide whether the film will be able to manage a decent weekend collection or fall t a considerable position in the list of films for their first weekend box office.

Indian Express critic Shubhra Gupta, in her review for Baar Baar Dekho, wrote: “Maths genius Jay Varma (Sidharth Malhotra) has the gift of time travel, that miraculous thing which he can use to make things right between him and lady love

Diya Kapoor (Katrina Kaif ). What can go wrong with that most intriguing premise, even if we’ve seen similar stuff in About Time and The Time Traveller’s Wife? Quite a lot, actually, as it turns out: Baar Baar Dekho doesn’t have anything that can entice us into repeat viewings, let alone a single one, because the execution is flat and banal”. She also highlighted,”The problems are apparent right from the beginning when the characters start taking shape: they remain fuzzy, especially the character whose actions set everything in motion.

Sure, a potential groom can start developing cold feet when the rituals of the big fat Punjabi wedding, fronted by a big fat Punjabi papa, threaten to overwhelm. But Jay is such a drip that you are never convinced about anything he does, whether it is a feeble declaration of loveor a stab at teaching moony-eyed female students.” According to audience reaction, Baar Baar Dekho seems a one time watch only.

ing to do the beating and drive the grouse towards the waiting guns. An hour later, the hills rang with the sound of gunfire. At lunch time, Her Majesty and the Duchess of Cambridge, 34, arrived, closely followed by more Special Branch officers. Walkers on the public path at Loch Muick were delighted to see the Queen, who appeared not to be

wearing a seatbelt, driving Kate – who had her belt on – to the grouse moors. The family holiday in Scotland will end this week. Prince William has engagements on Wednesday and Friday, before jetting off to Canada for an official Royal tour with his wife and children from September 24 until October 1.

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the victory over Japan, or V-J Day. "I did not see him approaching, and before I know it I was in this vice grip," Friedman told CBS News in 2012. After the embrace, Friedman and the sailor, quartermas-

ter George Mendonsa of Rhode Island, went their separate ways.

Eisenstaedt's photo, "V-J Day in Times Square," ran the following week in Life magazine.

The photographer recalled in his 1985 book

"Eisenstaedt on Eisenstaedt" that a sailor in Times Square was kissing women randomly. When he saw a flash of white, he took four shots in 10 seconds.

"If she (Friedman) had been dressed in a dark dress I would never have taken the picture. If the sailor had worn a white uniform, the same," he said.

Mendonsa and Friedman were not identified until 1980 when Life asked the unknown pair to come forward. Mendonsa told CBS he and his future wife had been celebrating the end of the war when he began kissing women in the street.

In a 2005 interview with the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project, the Austrian-born Friedman said she later designed dolls' clothes, worked in summer theater and became a book restorer.

She moved to Frederick, Maryland, and graduated from Hood College in 1981, the same year her son and daughter graduated from university.

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Samo Jamir wins Nagaland Songwriting Contest 2016 Hillstar

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ith a view to identify and promote the vast talents in Nagaland, DK's Entertainment Group organized the first edition of Nagaland Songwriting Contest at Green Park, Dimapur on September 10. The event was held with a theme ‘Tapping the Untapped Talents’.

According to a press release, 90 participants showcased their creativity in the contest, and Samo Jamir, Chumdemo Merry, and Moko Koza were declared the first three winners respectively. Meanwhile, Pauranglungbe Hega, P. Lam, and Tiamongba received recommendations.

The winner of the contest, Samo Jamir, said that he would like to encourage all the hidden talents in Nagaland to come forward and take the leap, win or lose, “because that is how we grow as individuals,” the release said.

The chief guest of the event, Supongnukshi, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forest, said that writing and composing is an inborn

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gift from God to enrich our lives and that of others. “With this powerful gift we can either bring about a positive change or a negative impact on the lives that we touch. Choose with care, the messages that you want to send out to the

world,” he exhorted.

During the inaugural programme, Kezia Semy released her original song titled "Walk in Gospel" written by DK and music

by Lichen Kichu. The chief judge of the event, Alobo Naga encouraged the

young songwriters to take the matter in a professional way.

The themes of the song were given on spot - "A Better Tomorrow", "Motherland forgotten" and "Unbreak my Heart".

The next edition of the

contest will be organized in Kohima. Informing that the event will be held annually, DK Entertainment has solicited talented individuals to participate and contribute towards the music industry in the state.

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Coldplay is coming to India

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fter months of hoping beyond hope that some of those 'Coldplay coming to India' rumours were true, it has finally been confirmed that the British rock band will indeed return to Indian shores on November 19. The rockers will be performing LIVE at the MMRDA Grounds (Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority) in Mumbai, as part of the Global Citizen festival that will be held for the first time in the country. Reports had claimed that tickets to the show would range from a whopping Source: The Rs 25,000 to Rs 5 lakh! However, Indian Express it was later crushed by the organisers who announced that the tickets will be absolutely 'free of cost', adding that fans could earn it by "taking actions in support of education, equality, and sanitation campaigns." "Starting Mon-

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reta Friedman, the woman in white kissed by a sailor in New York's Times Square in a photograph symbolizing the end of World War Two, has died at age 92, media reports said on Saturday.

Her son, Joshua Friedman, said she died on Thursday in Virginia after suffering a series of ailments, including pneumonia, NBC News reported.

CBS News said she would be laid to rest with her late husband, Mischa Elliot Friedman, at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

Friedman, then a dental assistant on a break, was the woman in one of the most famous pictures of the 20th century, the moment Americans learned of the Japanese surrender on August 14, 1945.

Photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt snapped a sailor in a dark uniform kissing Friedman with his arms around her and her whiteclad body bent backwards as revelers in New York's Times Square celebrated

day, tickets for the Global Citizen Festival in India can be earned through the new platform by signing up to become a Global Citizen and completing the festival's action campaigns at GlobalCitizen.IN," it said. The Global Citizen platform, a gateway to free festival tickets, is expected to go live at 4 pm on Monday.

The concert that will be held on World Toilet Day, will see Coldplay headline the event, with performances from Indian and International stars that are rumoured to include Ranveer Singh, A.R. Rahman, Farhan Akhtar, Arijit Singh, Aamir Khan to name a few. According to an online report, the organisers were in talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, since last December, after he made an appearance onstage at the Global Citizen Festival in New

York. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin met the Indian PM in Delhi, during his secret trip to India. At the time, the singer was also shooting for the music video of his hit track featuring Beyonce titled 'Hymn for the weekend'.

The video also had Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor making a special appearance.

According to reports, the show will mainly feature 70 percent Indian artists as the organisers wanted to 'put India first'.

Global Citizen is also working with Indian organisations like the Global Education and Leadership Foundation, which mentions on its site that it "will host the festival in different cities in India every year for the next fifteen years as an annual accountability moment."

Now ShowiNg

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opular fantasy drama TV series "Game Of Thrones" has bagged nine Creative Arts Emmys which focus primarily on key technical disciplines and behindthe-scenes crafts of television production. This year, for the first time, the Television Academy's Board of Governors voted to expand the Creative Arts Emmys which hitherto had been a single ceremony to two consecutive nights at the Microsoft Theater here. On night one, Saturday, "Game of Thrones" took home nine wins, reports variety.com.

Winning the Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series trophy, the show, which is followed globally, bagged trophies under categories including Outstanding Makeup for a SingleCamera Series (Non-Prosthetic); Outstanding Costumes for a Period/Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Movie; Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary or Fantasy Programme(OneHourorMore);OutstandingStuntCoordination for a Drama Series, Limited Series or Movie; Outstanding SpecialVisualEffects;OutstandingSoundMixingforaComedy or Drama Series (One-Hour); and Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series. The Creative Arts Emmys continue on Sunday.

An edited presentation of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards will air on September 17 on Star English Networks's channel.

Emma Stone wins best actress gong at Venice Film Festival

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mma Stone won the Venice Film Festival's best actress prize on Saturday (10.09.16) for her role in 'La La Land'. The 27-year-old star played the part of Mia, an aspiring actress and playwright, in the Damien Chazelle-directed movie, which also features Ryan Gosling.

Emma was not present to collect the prize and therefore recorded a video message for the audience. She said: "I wish I was back there because Venice and Italy are so amazing and I can think of no better place than Venice to have premiered 'La La Land'. "We had such an amazing time and I

will never forget it. I have to thank Ryan Gosling for being my partner on this movie, and especially Damien Chazelle for casting me. It was a dream come true." Emma previously admitted she relished the role because she felt able to identify with her on-screen character.

She said: "I definitely understood the feeling of moving to Los Angeles and having a dream to be an actor in films and to get to be a part of things that I loved and inspire people in some way. "It's pretty insane that we're talking about this movie and it's something that I'm so proud and excited

to be a part of, when that is the goal of the character, is to be a part of something like this."

Elsewhere at the festival, director Lav Diaz won the coveted Golden Lion for his film 'The Woman Who Left', which centres on themes of revenge after a wrongly convicted schoolteacher is released from prison. Meanwhile, Tom Ford won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize for his movie 'Nocturnal Animals', which stars Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal. Tom subsequently thanked the festival for the honour, saying: "Italy for me is truly a second home."

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Kerber begins reign as number one with U.S. Open win

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NEW YOrK, SEptEmbEr 11 (rEutErS): Germany's Angelique Kerber began her reign as world number one in imperious style battling past a determined Karolina Pliskova 6-3 4-6 6-4 to win the U.S. Open final on Saturday and claim her second grand slam title of the year.

Kerber, who officially takes over from Serena Williams as the world's top ranked player on Monday, underlined her number one status displaying the heart of a champion as she fought off a fierce challenge from Czech 10th seed Pliskova on a steamy afternoon at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The 28-year-old began the grand slam year beating Serena Williams to lift the Australian Open title and celebrated again on Saturday when she became the first German to win the U.S. Open in 20 years.

Kerber recovered from a break down in the third set, pouncing on her wilting opponent with two breaks in the third set to end a compelling, highquality battle of attrition that stretched for two hours and seven minutes.

"It’s just amazing," a beaming Kerber, told an adoring crowd after being handed the winner's cheque of $3.5 million. "I won my second grand slam in one year. That’s the best

Karolina Pliskova (CZE) at the trophy presentation with Angelique Kerber (GER) on day thirteen of the 2016 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. (Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports)

of my career.

"Actually just incredible.

"When I was a kid I was always dreaming to be the number one player in the world and win grand slams and today is the day I won my second grand slam here, especially in New York. I’m the number one player on Monday.

"All the dreams came true this year."

Pliskova, who arrived at Flushing Meadows with a reputation of grand slam under-achiever having never before been beyond the third round of the major, shed that label by making it all the way to the final and taking on back-to-back world number ones.

After beating top ranked Serena Williams in the semi-finals to end the American's record-equal-

Brutal Golovkin bludgeons Brook to retain middleweight belts

WBC and IBF Middleweight Champion Gennady Golovkin (left) punches challenger Kell Brook. (REUTERS)

LONDON, SEptEmbEr 11 (rEutErS): Middleweight marauder Gennady Golovkin retained his WBC and IBF titles when challenger Kell Brook was pulled out by his corner five rounds into a compelling fight on Saturday.

Kazakh Golovkin had won his previous 22 fights by knockout but was rocked by unbeaten welterweight world champion Brook in the early exchanges before his superior power told.

Brook, who suffered a suspected fractured eye socket, won the second round with a left uppercut that produced huge roars from the huge O2 Arena crowd, who were mainly supporting the British underdog. He was still standing his ground in the fourth but by the fifth it became clear the step up from welterweight to fight the man who has brutally dominated the middleweight division for six years was a step too far.

There was little coming back as Golovkin landed some thumping blows and trainer Dominic Ingle threw in the towel which was initially unseen by the referee.

Some of the crowd booed, but afterwards Brook said the eye injury had left him with restricted vision.

Unbeaten Golovkin took his record to 36 wins. "Kell is a huge fighter, a very good

fighter, but he's not a middleweight. I respect him, he is good, but not so strong," 34-year-old Golovkin said at ringside.

Golovkin has rarely been hurt in his outstanding career but he was marked around the face by the end of the second as the skilful Brook landed a fearsome uppercut.

The 34-year-old Golovkin looked rattled in the third as he missed with some sledgehammer shots, although he landed enough to leave Brook's right eye swollen.

There was a menace about Golovkin in the fifth though and he began to unload in devastating fashion, forcing the intervention of Brook's corner as the gallant Sheffield fighter tasted defeat for the first time in his 37-fight pro career. "He broke my eye socket in the second round. I was seeing three or four of him," Brook said.

"Believe me, I hurt him. I saw his legs start to buckle. I was starting to settle in. I would fight him again."

Golovkin, who remains the WBC, IBF and WBA champion, said his next target was a unification fight against another Briton, WBO titleholder Billy Joe Saunders. The WBA had refused to sanction Saturday's fight fearing Brook, who has spent his career fighting men 13 pounds (6 kg) lighter than Golovkin, was putting his health in danger.

ling 186 consecutive weeks stay at the top of the rankings, the big-hitting Pliskova, who has led the WTA Tour in aces the last two season, attacked her successor in the final but could not break down the tireless German's defence.

"You cannot compare those two (Serena Williams and Kerber)," explained Pliskova. "The game is totally different. The persons

as well. Serena is going for every shot.

"With Angie, you cannot wait for mistakes. She doesn't give you anything.

I have to be the one who is aggressive.

"I beat very good players. It was always my goal to pass the third round and I made it to the final."

Kerber admires compatriot Steffi Graf, but is blazing her own trail.

17th NSF Martyrs Trophy from September 24 KOhImA, SEptEmbEr 11 (mExN): The Angami Students' Union (ASU) will be organizing the 17th Edition of the NSF Martyrs Memorial Trophy from September 24 to October 22 at Kohima Local ground under the theme "Goal for peace". The entry forms are available at ASU Office, Star Sports at BOC, Sports World and Zumvii Printex in Kohima town and also at SK Provisions Popular Bakery at Medziphema town and Kiran Sports in Dimapur.

The last date for the forms submission is September 20, a press release from the ASU informed. The Champions of the tournament will receive Rs. 1.20 lakhs while the runners-up will receive Rs. 1 lakh. The third and fourth place winners will receive Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 30,000 respectively. There will also be Individual prizes with trophy, cash and citations for Player of the tournament, Best Midfielder, Best Defence, Best Custodian and Highest scorer.

DImApur, SEptEmbEr 11 (mExN): The Nagaland Under-19 cricket team today defeated Upper Assam from Jorhat by 5 wickets in the ongoing One Day Series at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Dimapur. Earlier, in another match on Saturday, Nagaland defeated Mizoram (U-19) team by 103 runs to win the first match of this Inter-State trophy.

This trophy is sponsored by Kingbird Sports and organized by the Nagaland Cricket Association to give the much needed match practice before the BCCI (U-19) Associate & Affiliate Members Trophy, a press release informed.

Scores: Upper Assam: 125 all out in 39.1 overs [Mata 26, Ajit Rai 19; Nagaho Chishi 2 wickets, Aneizo 4 wickets] Nagaland (U-19): 128 for 5 in 36.2 overs [Nagaho 31, Nipon 23, Tahmeed 18 n.o.)

KPC sports event on Oct 1 KOhImA, SEptEmbEr 11 (mExN): The annual sports event of the Kohima Press Club (KPC) will be held on October 1 in the premises of the club building. A press release from the Club has informed and requested all the members to prepare and participate in the event. Competition will be held for the following disciplines/categories: Carrom (Men/Women); Chess (Men/Women); Table Tennis (Men/Women); Chinese Checkers (Women); and Ludo (Open). Registration for participation will be held from 10 am to 11 am on the same day.

Roman Gonzalez (L) of Nicaragua and Carlos Cuadras of Mexico, seen in action during their WBC junior bantamweight title fight at The Forum in Inglewood, California, on September 10. (AFP Photo)

alternating chants of “Nicaragua!” and “Mexico!” echoing through the rafters.

The Nicaraguan pound-for-pound star better known by his nickname persevered through a brutal slugfest with Cuadras,

who was outstanding on the biggest stage of his career. The fighters traded big shots and frenetic flurries all night, but Chocolatito's remarkable skills earned the victory on all three judges' cards: 117-111, 116-

Murray, Soares win doubles title

Jamie Murray of the UK (left) and Bruno Soares of Brazil celebrate after beating Pablo Carreno Busta and Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain on day thirteen of the 2016 U.S. Open tennis tournament. (Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports)

NEW YOrK, SEptEmbEr 11 (rEutErS): Britain's Jamie Murray and Brazil's Bruno Soares swept the Spanish duo of Pablo Carreno Busta and Guillermo GarciaLopez 6-2 6-3 to win the U.S. Open doubles on Saturday for their second grand slam title of the year.

Murray and Soares had each lost in the Flushing Meadows final with a different partner -- Murray last year with Australian John Peers, and Soares in 2013 with Austrian Alexander Peya. They made sure the trophy would not slip away a second time, adding the U.S. Open to the Australian Open title they won to start the year.

Fourth-seeded Murray and Soares become the first team to win multiple slam doubles titles in a season since American brothers Bob and Mike Bryan won three in 2013. Murray, the brother of twice Wimbledon singles champion Andy Murray, became the first British man to claim the U.S. Open doubles crown since Roger Taylor in 1972, while Soares is the first Brazilian to land the title.

On Saturday, Murray and Soares prevailed over the Spanish duo by playing a more traditional quick-to-net doubles game that proved effective against their opponents' strong groundstrokes and tendency to hammer shots from the baseline. Neither Murray nor Soares had won a men's grand slam doubles title before this year.

Soares said the duo's goal is to become the world's topranked doubles team.

MUFCN beat MTLT in friendly football match

Nagaland U-19 beat Upper Assam in cricket

Gonzalez wins slugfest with Cuadras, becomes 4-weight champ

INGLEWOOD, SEptEmbEr 11 (Ap): Roman Gonzalez observed the raucous scene in the ring through swollen eyes. His battered ears absorbed the cheers from thousands of fans celebrating his arrival at the apex of Nicaragua's boxing history.

Chocolatito had to put in 12 rounds of punishing work for his latest world title, which only made it all the sweeter.

Gonzalez won a championship in his fourth weight class Saturday night, taking a unanimous decision over Carlos Cuadras to claim the WBC 115-pound belt at the Forum.

The vociferous crowd of 6,714 at the famed arena was thoroughly warmed up for the main event, sending

Comparisons, though, are inevitable after Kerber became the first German to win the U.S. Open since Graf claimed the last of her five Flushing Meadows crowns in 1996.

"She was always my idol and I told her so many times," said Kerber, adding that Graf had sent her a text wishing her luck. "For me it's really important to go on my own way."

The match opened with Kerber breaking a jittery Pliskova and ended the same way, though for most part it was a very even contest.

Kerber's loss of the second set was the first time the entire championship that she had dropped a set.

But she fought back in the third set and wore down the towering Czech, who started to wilt in the punishing conditions, hunching over her racket at the end of almost every point.

Kerber, sensing an opening, stepped up the pressure and pace getting triple break point at 5-4 and closed out the contest on the first match point.

"I think I was just believing in myself in the third set and just going for it," said Kerber.

"I think that was the key at the end of the third set, that I was trying to take the chance, just go for it."

112 and 115-113.

“It was a very difficult fight,” Gonzalez said through a translator. “It was complicated. We both came in with great conditioning. This is the most difficult fight I've had.”

Players of Manchester United Fan Club Nagaland (Red jersey) and Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (dark blue jersey) before the friendly match on the theme ‘Eu Et vigilanter’ (Football for Vigilance) at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung on Saturday, September 10.

mOKOKchuNG, SEptEmbEr 11 (mExN): The much awaited friendly match between Manchester United Fan Club Nagaland (MUFCN) and Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) was successfully held at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung on Saturday, September 11, with MUFCN winning 5-3.

Though the rain gods tried to play spoilsport, the enthusiasm from both the teams was overwhelming as football lovers of Mokokchung witnessed the friendly match which was played on the theme “Eu Et Vigilanter” (Football for vigilance).

The match was officiated by the Mokokchung District Referees’ Asso-

ciation using the international FIFA rules, a press release informed.

The Mancunian fans completely dominated the first half scoring five goals with MTLT finding the back of the net just once. However, the MTLT team bounced back in the second half as they scored two more goals and the game ended 5-3. The Manchester United fans tried to enhance their goal tally but their efforts were hampered by the bad ground condition.

Two MUFCN players – Temsutoshi and Moasanen – received Yellow Cards for foul play during the match.

MTLT President Imkummeren Jamir, during

a brief award ceremony following the match, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the MUFCN team for playing the friendly match with the MTLT. He also expressed gratitude to all the sponsors, the players and all those who have rendered their support towards the success of the match. He particularly expressed gratitude to the Mokokchung District Referees’ Association (MDRA) for officiating the match and also handed over a certificate of appreciation to the MDRA. The MUFCN also handed a certificate of appreciation to the MTLT and wished the Telongjem the very best in their endeavors.

The Associated Press also scored it 115-113 as Gonzalez (46-0) surpassed his mentor, Alexis Arguello, by becoming the first Nicaraguan to win titles in four divisions. Gonzalez landed 322 total punches to Cuadras' 257, but both fighters connected on 36 percent of their power shots.

Gonzalez acknowledged he had been thoroughly tested by Cuadras (35-1-1), who fearlessly took the star's biggest shots in a name-making performance. “(Gonzalez) is relentless,” Cuadras said. “He just wouldn't stop all night.

He never got tired. It's all night long. I felt that I did enough to win the fight. I hit him more tonight than he's ever been hit, and he kept coming.”

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