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Law students called to be guardians of social justice

Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez laugh off feud rumours

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How UN troops defied orders, opened fire and escaped rebels

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By Sandemo Ngullie

Hate the sin not the sinner?Ayaa,Deacon,How do you separate two things that`re stuck?

Mariani-Mkg road: restriction suspended mokokchUNG, September 13 (mexN): The Mokokchung District Commercial Vehicle Association (MDCVA) has temporarily suspended the ongoing restriction of plying of commercial vehicles between Mariani and Mokokchung. A press release from MDCVA president, Senti Kichu and secretary, Senti Walling informed that the decision was made following assurance by the BRO and District Administration in a meeting held on September 12 at the office of DC, Mokokchung to start the repair works of Mariani-Mokokchung road phase-wise and complete the same by October 18, 2014. The Association has cautioned that it will resume the restriction if not satisfied with the works done.

Glaucoma cure in sight New York, September 13 (IANS): A cure is now in sight for the dangerous eye disease glaucoma, which is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, says a new study. Glaucoma appears to be a consequence of mechanical dysfunction of endothelial cells - a thin layer of cells that is the final barrier to fluid entering Schlemm’s canal, from where fluid drains from the eye. “Our work shows that cells of this endothelial layer act as mechanical gates. Therapeutic strategies that alter the stiffness of these cells could potentially lead to a cure for this debilitating disease,” said senior study author Mark Johnson from the Northwestern University in the US. The findings were published in the online edition of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Reverend’s FB account hacked DImApUr, September 13 (mexN): Keeping with the current trend of accounts getting hacked, a Naga public figure’s account was also hacked leading to some discomfort on the public front. Reverend Moa Longchari’s Facebook account was hacked today by unknown miscreants. He was informed of this by people on his Facebook Friend’s list— his account has now been blocked and further damage controlled. Recently, nearly 5 million Google usernames and passwords were leaked on an online forum. Online forums have the facility of reporting a ‘compromised account’ and anyone sniffing trouble should report the same.

Arsenal denied by late Demichelis header

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3rd World War being fought in ‘piecemeal’

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Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family Resentment in Kashmir after worst flood in over a century

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A farmer carries paddy saplings in bamboo baskets on his shoulder in a paddy field on the outskirts of Gauhati, Assam. After floods that accompanied monsoon rains, people have gone back to working in their agriculture fields in Assam. (AP Photo)

‘Withdraw all Assam Police posts within 48 hours’

Ralan rally submits 4-point demand Morung Express News Ralan | September 13

Ralan Area Lotha Hoho (RALH) on Saturday demanded that all Assam Police posts/camps at B-C Sector under Ralan area be withdrawn within 48 hours. This was among the four-point-demands submitted to the Adhoc Commandant, Shastra Seema Bal (SSB) Camp, Ronsuyan village, by the RALH during a public rally organised by the latter at Old Ralan. The RALH also demanded the authorities to stop forceful resettlement of Adivasis (tenants) in the area. Other points included the demand for immediate flushing out of Maoists, operating or taking shelter under the shadow/banner of All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), from Ralan area. Further, the RALH demanded immediate deployment of SSB/IRB at the displaced Lotha Naga villages like Wochan, Tchujanphen, S. Wochan and Yanlum. Hundreds of people from Ralan area attended the rally holding placards, some of which read, among others, ‘We don’t want our land to be Maoist bastion/ hq,’ ‘Remove Assam Armed Police from our Naga territory,’ ‘No resettlement for erring Adivasi tenants, they are Maoists,’ ‘Ralan area be brought under Union ter-

ritory,’ ‘No relief, no compensation, Government of Nagaland, are you alive?’ Speaking at the rally, Central Nagaland Tribal Council chairman, Hokiye Yepthomi, extending support to the people of Ralan area, said, “You are not alone, we as a family will stick together no matter whatever circumstances arise at a later stage.” He maintained that the problem was not created by the Ahoms but outsiders. Nagaland Tribes Council general secretary, Nribemo Ngullie, clarified that the issue in Ralan area was not a border problem but between landowners and tenants. RALH chairman, Hayithung Kikon, also highlighted how the issue in Ralan area started between Adivasi tenants and Lotha landowners. Kyong Students’ Union President, Amos Odyuo, urged the Government of Nagaland to intervene and reopen the educational institutions in Ralan area which have remained closed since the problem began. United Naga Tribes Association of Border Areas chairman, Hukavi T Yepthomi, said that problems such as in Ralan area were not caused by “original inhabitants” of the land, but by people of “questionable origin.” He said the Government of Assam and neutral forces “should not give protection or facilitate such questionable people in any manner.” Hukavi also pointed out that the Government of Nagaland had approved recruitment of 1115 Village Guards on August 20, 2012 but it has not been imple-

mented. In this connection, he urged the Lotha community, especially people residing in the border areas, to pressurize the authorities to implement what has been approved by the cabinet and avail the facilities. Representatives from NSF, Lotha Hoho Dimapur, Kohima Lotha Hoho, Lotha Eloe Ekhung Dimapur and others spoke at the rally expressing solidarity with the people of Ralan area.

RALH allege harassment by Assam Police

Meanwhile, RALH alleged that the Assam Police confronted and harassed women at New Chandalashung under Ralan area, today. The incident reportedly occurred around 3:00 pm after the rally. According to the allegation, a convoy of Assam Police vehicles carrying displaced adivasis was crossing the village when it was stopped by womenfolk. The AP personnel used force to make way while critically injuring one of the women in the process, it was alleged. The RALH identified the injured woman as one Benrilo. It further alleged that the AP convoy led by an officer in the rank of IGP “forcefully” held a meeting with village council members and GBs of affected villages at Ronsuyan after the scuffle at New Chandalashung. The RALH questioned the role of Nagaland Police personnel stationed at New Chandalashung, stating that the personnel did nothing when the scuffle occurred.

reDIpUGLIA, September 13 (Ap): Pope Francis urged the world Saturday to shed its apathy in the face of what he characterizes as a third world war, intoning “war is madness” at the foot of a grandiose monument to soldiers killed in World War I. Francis’ aim in recalling those who died in the Great War that broke out 100 years ago was to honor the victims of all wars, and it came at a time when his calls for peace have grown ever more urgent amid new threats in the Middle East and Ukraine. Standing at an altar beneath the towering Redipuglia memorial entombing 100,000 Italian soldiers fallen in World War I, the pope said “even today, after the second failure of another world war, perhaps one can speak of a third war, one fought piecemeal, with crimes, massacres, destruction.” The visit was also infused with intensely personal meaning. The pope’s grandfather fought in Italy’s 1915-17 offensive against the Austro-Hungarian empire waged in the nearby battlefields, surviving to impress upon the future pope the horror of war. Francis’ grandfather, who hailed from the Piedmont region, belonged to the corps, said Redipuglia parish priest the Rev. Duilio Nardin. The military records showed that the pope’s grandfather, Giovanni Carlo Bergoglio, was a radio operator during the Isonzo campaign aimed at piercing the Austro-Hungarian defenses. The 12 battles are memorialized at the Redipuglia monument which was dedicated by Italy’s Fascist government in 1938 on the eve of World War II. The elder Bergoglio, who was drafted at age 31 as Italy entered the war, obtained a certificate of good conduct and 200 lire at the war’s end, according to documents discovered by the Italian bishops’ conference’s media outlets. With postwar Italy’s economy stalled, he emigrated to Argentina where the future pontiff — Jorge Mario Bergoglio — was born. The pope in the past has recalled the “many painful stories from the lips of my grandfather.” Before arriving at the monument,

the pope prayed privately among the neat rows of gravestones for fallen soldiers from five nations buried in a tidy Austro-Hungarian cemetery just a couple of hundred of meters (yards) away. In his homily during an open-air Mass at the Italian monument, the pope remembered the victims of every war -- up to today. “Today, too, the victims are many,” fallen to behind-the-scenes “interests, geopolitical strategies, lust for money and power,” the pope said. He lamented that the human toll of “senseless massacres” and “mindless wars” has been met with apathy. Francis urged: “Humanity needs to weep, and this is the time to weep.” The enduring impact of World War I, 100 years on, is evident in the visitors who continue to make pilgrimages to the monument, although in ever decreasing numbers, said Fogliano di Redipuglia Mayor Antonio Calligaris. “The Repiduglia sanctuary until 20 years ago was always full of visitors, but it has been forgotten by institutional memory,” Calligaris said. “The papal visit is very important because it renews attention on this history.” The largest Italian war memorial, Redipuglia entombs 100,000 Italian soldiers killed in battle, 60,000 whose identity remains unknown and 40,000 who were identified. The nearby Austro-Hungarian cemetery, one of several in the area, contains 14,406 dead from five nations that fought under the Austro-Hungarian empire, only 2,406 identified. Among recent tributes is a Hungarian flag signed in July by relatives of a soldier named Istvan Arnter, who died on Nov. 20, 1917. Just two levels up from the altar where Francis stood, the name of a fallen soldier named Adolfo Bergoglio is engraved in a wall. Nardin, the local priest, said he is not believed to be related to the pope. But World War I historian, Col. Lorenzo Cadeddu, who has found two Bergoglios listed among the Italian casualties of World War I, said it remained a possibility. “Bergoglio is not a common name,” Cadeddu said. “It is likely that they are related.”

Govt.’s vision ‘merit’ support Apple festival in Kiphire takes off and cooperation, NPF asserts

kohImA, September 13 (mexN): Against the backdrop of various civil bodies and individuals voicing out against the policies of Nagaland Special Development Zone (NSDZ), NPF Nagaland today stated that the “government’s vision and will to spur development, progress and economic growth merit support and cooperation rather than vilifying it with meaningless propaganda without adequate confirmation even as the Government has proposed for mass based debate.” At this potentially transformative moment, it urged, the cooperation and positive contribution of the people (intellects, groups etc.) are needed to achieve the people’s needs and desires. A press statement from NPF Press Bureau asserted that NPF led government in the State has put in best efforts towards “dispensation” of its vision and policies for development, economic growth, and self sufficiency, be it the NSDZ or other related mega programmes. The NPF also acknowledged that the issue of ille-

gal infiltration is “an issue of utmost importance” for the NPF led government. “Influx of huge numbers of illegal migrants into the state will have enormous impact on our economy and pose problems in the social and political order,” it stated. Declaring that the government has taken up the issue with central agencies and neighboring states so that

ficers, employees and contractors. Initiate steps to detect illegal infiltrators and delete their names from electoral rolls.” Meanwhile, the NPF also stated that “to applaud, condemn or support or oppose (even) before arriving at any final decision or conclusion is meaningless,” be it in the case of the recognition of Rongmei Tribe, NSDZ or any other similar matters of importance under examination or survey. The release also reminded that the NPF led government is closely connected and directly in touch with the grassroots knowing that growth can only be achieved if the government understands the realities of the ground situation. “From village councils right up to the tribal hohos, Nagas have practiced transparent democracy, and, respecting this unique aspect of Naga society, the NPF led Government has given due importance to the mass based organizations, Church, civil societies and NGOs through timely and need based consultations that have forged teamwork and inclusiveness.”

‘To applaud, condemn or support or oppose (even) before arriving at any final decision or conclusion is meaningless’ all loopholes in the existing rules can be effectively removed, the party affirmed that its stand on the issue cannot be compromised under any circumstances. To protect and preserve Naga identity and culture, the NPF stated that its commitment on the following policies continues with sincerity: “Take the Civil societies and NGOs into confidence for stringent and tighter controls. Make ILP system fully computerized with a statewide data bank. Check and control misuse of ILP system by Govt. of-

Apple Festival at the picturesque Thanamir village, Kiphire district, takes off (Morung Photo)

Morung Express News Kiphire | September 13

Khuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, Nagaland State Minister for Road & Bridges and Parliamentary Affairs, opened the fifth edition of the Apple Festival at Thanamir, Kiphire district, as chief guest in presence of a host of dignitaries, apple lovers and elders of the village. Inaugurating the festival, the chief guest lauded the effort of the villagers in promoting apple, one of the best fruits among all, and also remembered the person who brought apple to the village. Observing the beauty of the landscape as an ideal place for tourists, the minister asked the villagers to promote eco tourism and be friendly with tourists so that Thanamir becomes a tourist destination. Assuring the villagers the extension of all possible support to promote the

village economy, Azo also asked the villagers to prepare a proposal for a tourist guest house and assured to construct roads till the tourist guest house. Lauding the efforts of T. Torechu, Parliamentary Secretary Excise & Housing, for initiating development activities, the chief guest expressed satisfaction and said, these kinds of development activities are very encouraging and asked the gathering to strengthen his leadership. Inaugurating a bridge over Likhimro River on his way back, Azo also asked the gathering to give maximum support for development activities and not to compromise with the quality of the work. Parliamentary secretary CAWD, R. Tohanba, Parliamentary secretary Horticulture, Kejong Chang and Parliamentary secretary Excise & Housing, T. Torechu and Working President NPF, Apong Pongner, also spoke on the occasion.

‘religion does not make people more moral’ wAShINGtoN, September 13 (IANS): In what may come as a shock to those who think religious affiliation helps a person distinguish between right and wrong, a new study shows that religious people are not likely to do more good than their non-religious counterparts. To reach the conclusion, researchers analysed 1,252 adults of different religious and political backgrounds in the US and Canada. The participants were sent five text messages to record any moral phenomena that they had experienced in the past hour via their smartphones. On average, participants reported one moral experience per day. “The goal of the study was to assess what role morality plays out in everyday life for different people,” said Dan Wisneski, a professor of psychology at the Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City who helped conduct the study during his tenure at the University of Illinois in Chicago. They found that religious and non-religious people commit similar numbers of moral acts. “But religious people reported experiencing more intense self-conscious emotions such as guilt, embarrassment and disgust after committing an immoral act than non-religious people,” Wisneski added. The study appeared in the journal Science.

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The Morung Express 2 LocaL Building and creating entrepreneurs across Nagaland Law students called to be Dimapur

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JAlUkIE, SEPTEMBER 13 (MExN): Local entrepreneurs from Peren district attended the district wise business skills workshop for Naga entrepreneurs from September 10 to 12 organized under the ‘IMPACT 5000 by 18’ program. It is a collaboration between YouthNet and the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, Nagaland and with the local help of SYPT( Special Youth Promoters’ Team ) a youth organization from Peren District. Entrepreneurship is the only way financial sustainability can be created in an economy. This training was for small businesses run by local individuals who needed basic business skills so that they can grow their businesses in an organized way. Sessions on Target Marketing, Market Size Estimation and Bookkeeping were taken. It was stated in a press

release that though the entrepreneurs said they learnt a lot during the three-day workshop, the leaders must provide basic facilities such as power, better roads and water instead of just telling people to get into self employment, skill building and entrepreneurship. A poultry farmer mentioned that poultry has great business scope in a small district like Peren. However, half his profits are spent running the generator as electricity was not consistent and transportation costs doubled because of the bad roads. This campaign aims to travel across all districts, work with local entrepreneurs and brush the business skills of local entrepreneurs. After all the districts are covered, the participants with the most potential will be called for a more advanced business planning program which will be held at Youthnet office in Kohi-

DCC Grievances Cell formed

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 13 (MExN): The president DCC Dimapur has constituted the District Grievances Cell in order to assist public/common people to solve the problem. DCC general secretary Kakishe Sumi in a press release stated that the Grievances Cell is aimed to check corruption in Government officers and public undertaking at all level. The DCC invites all leaders/ public/common people to air their grievances by contacting DCC Grievances Cell at Congress Bhavan Dimapur or its Convenor Holllohon Chishi through mobile no 9862637847.

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Local entrepreneurs from Peren district during the business skills workshop organized under the ‘IMPACT 5000 by 18’ program.

ma. Some of the entrepre- port in different forms and hou Thomas Rolnu and Lezo neurs with good potential through different means. Putsure from YouthNet were will be selected, given sup- Tomtsa Chishi, Mhasisel- the facilitators.

Winter vegetable cultivation training held

kohIMA, SEPTEMBER 13 (MExN): One-day capacity building on technical know-how on winter vegetable cultivation was organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kohima for farmers at New Terogvunyu village on September 11. The objective of this capacitybuilding programme was to motivate the farmers to cultivate high value vegetables during winter season. KVK, Tesophenyu Programme Co-ordinator in a press release stated that the programme began

variety sown much earlier is in flowering stage and some in early pod filling stage. The source of the said variety is JNKVV, Jabalpur, released in the year 2006 and it is of short duration. The farmers were satisfied with its performance and to make aware of the variety to other farmers, field days were organized at Mungya and Tsungiki respectively. Peter Yanthan, District Agriculture Officer, Wokha attended the field day or-

with an invocation by Jwenbu Tep. Speaking as the resource person, Khekali Sema Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture) said vegetables are the source of proteins, vitamins, minerals etc and a person daily requires 280gms of vegetables consisting of leafy vegetables, root crops and other vegetables. She highlighted the package and practices of broccoli, capsicum and carrot and she further added that there is lot of scope for vegetable cultivation in the villages and such activity can be taken up for

ganized at Tsungiki on 11th September, 2014. He appreciated the interest, sincerity, hard working of the farmers in cultivating a new variety and encouraged the farmers to adopt large-scale seed production. He promised to donate six numbers of knapsack sprayers to the soybean growers. The feedback received from the farmers was encouraging. Many expressed their desire to adopt the variety. The total participants were eighty.

Pastors resolve to stand firmly against corruptions

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 13 (MExN): The Dimapur Area Ao Baptist Churches Pastors' Fellowship (DAABAPF), having much concern for the people of the state in general and Dimapur in particular and also burdened with prevalent situation, has resolved to firmly stands against all sorts of corruptions and illegal activities including taxations that are deterrent to the welfare of the public and normal development of the state.

“We, therefore, extend our solidarity to the efforts of the ACAUT Nagaland,” stated DAABAPF President Rev.I .Zulu Jamir and secretary, Dr.T.Temjen Ozüküm in a press note. The DAABAPF also disapprove strongly to the threats directed to Pastor James Ngullie and his wife by one shopkeeper Abdul Basit, allegedly an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant, in New Market on September 2. The Fellowship, appeal to the appropriate author-

DLSA Longleng organizes seminar

loNglENg, SEPTEMBER 13 (MExN): The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Longleng held a seminar on ‘Legal Awareness Programme’ at Yongnyah, and Hukphang Village, Longleng on September 10 and 11 respectively. The resource persons in the seminar were, Victo Sema, (Chief Judicial Magistrate & Secretary, DLSA Longleng). Abraham (Assistant Public Prosecutor, Longleng), Zhoi Lohe, EAC Yongnyah, A. Mane, Panel Lawyer. The topics in the seminar were as follows- VDB Model Rules, MACT, RTI, MGNREGA, Consumer Rights etc. followed by discussion hour.

ity and the administration to take necessary timely action before such a neglected spark burn the whole house. As regards to the Nagaland State Total Prohibition Act of 1989, the DAABAPF feels that it is a great shame as to debate whether to revoke the Act or not in a Christian state like ours. “We therefore, strongly reiterate our support to the NLTP Act and appeal to the law-enforcing body to enforce the law without any loophole,” added the note.

income generation. During the training, Dr. Temjennungsang Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science) and Longmayanger Pongen Subject Matter Specialist (Agriculture Extension) also spoke on the topics Pig farming and Group dynamics, respectively. Imtisenla Subject Matter Specialist (Agronomy) chaired the programme and Riga Thyug VCC New Terogvunyu pronounced vote of thanks. Altogether 38 farmers attended the capacity-building programme.

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 13 (MExN): City Law College Dimapur held its Freshers-cum-Parting Social here at Lotha Hoho Ki on Saturday with general secretary (Finance) Central NPF, Basu Damani as chief guest and City Law College principal, P Leonard Aier, as speaker. The chief guest in his address said lawyers are the torchbearers and guardians of social justice and acts as watchdog of the state. Basu said a lawyer must be dedicated and committed and to see that justice is done even to the neglected section of society. Taking the example of City Law College principal, P Leonard Aier, Basu said that despite Leonard’s lucrative and glamorous calling as an India Air Force pilot, the latter had quit his job and became a lawyer to represent the cause of people who have been denied justice. Exhorting the new law students, the NPF general secretary said the new breed of lawyers should not only confine themselves back home but even venture outside, shine and try to bring equitable justice. Leonard who spoke on the topic “Role of law in advancing rights protection” said it is a universally accepted standard of demo-

General secretary, Central NPF, Basu Damani, addressing the Freshers-cum-Parting Social programme City Law College Dimapur, Saturday. (Morung Photo)

cratic societies that individuals are the ultimate measure by which a government is judged. Stating that the government and its authorities are the means to achieve the development of individuals, he also said that the concept of a society based on definite rights of the individual is relatively modern “Today the sphere of individual rights has extended beyond the original trinity of rights to life, liberty and property…The relation of individual rights to community rights has gradually led to modification of the legal values in modern democracies. It has increasingly tempered

individual rights by societal rights and duties,” the principal said. He further said that the primary object for establishment of the State is protection of rights. “This objective could be achieved only through the judiciary–a permanent organ of the state to ensure that there is no substitute for justice,” Leonard added. Other highlights of the programme included speech by freshers and outgoing students, special numbers by new and outgoing students and choreography. Earlier, City Law College Students’ Union president, R Elis Lotha, delivered the welcome address.

‘Nagas must learn to live together’

Parliamentary secretary for co-operation & sericulture Pukhayi Sumi and others during the silver jubilee launching-cumfresher’s meet 2014 of YSUK on September 13 in Kohima. (Morung Photo)

YSUK silver jubilee launching-cumfresher’s meet Our Correspondent

Kohima | September 13

Parliamentary secretary for co-operation & sericulture Pukhayi Sumi today formally launched the yearlong programme of the silver jubilee celebration of Yimchungrü Students’ Union Kohima (YSUK). Formed in 1990, YSUK will attain 25 glorious years in 2015. Launching this during the fresher’s meet 2014

of YSUK here at the State Academy Hall under the theme “A leap to perfection,” Pukhayi complimented YSUK for entering into 25 years of its existence by 2015 and challenged the Union to retrospect and acknowledge the immense contribution of the pioneers and its visionary for overall development of the students in particular and Yimchungrü community in general. Pukhayi called upon the Nagas to learn to live together and promote good relationship among them. “We are one family,” he told the gathering. He urged upon the Yimchun-

grü to develop a good relationship with neigbours like Chang, Sumi, Sangtam, Konyak etc. and learn to live together. Stating that students of today are the leaders of tomorrow, he encouraged the students to have faith, sincerity and determination to achieve their goal. The parliamentary secretary also called upon the students to equip themselves with strong mind, character and principle to achieve their goal. He also challenged the students to adopt positive attitude and at the same time cautioned the students that negative attitude will destroy their ca-

reer and life. Pukhayi called upon the students to identify the right route for a successful journey and at the same time asked them to stay away from social evils. Delivering a short speech, YAA president Akiuba urged upon YSUK to carry forward its goal and approach for the upliftment of the society. YSUK Silver Jubilee planning committee convenor Kekongchim Yimchungrü stated that in commemoration of the silver jubilee, a essay competition on the topic “ Yimchungrü’s yesterday, today and tomorrow” and “ A leap to perfection” will take place for

two categories- Class X & above and Class V to X respectively. A cash prize of Rs. 5,000, Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 2000 is set for winners of first, second and third respectively for senior category while under junior category the winners of first, second and third will receive Rs. 3000, Rs. 2000 and Rs. 1000 respectively. Last date for submission of essay is January 15, 2015. Further, the convenor announced that HSLC topper 2015 will also be entitled for an award of Rs. 10,000. Earlier, YSUK president A. Khiungmong Yim delivered presidential address. Tsükhumla and Kümrido Nungti presented special numbers while Azhihba spoke on behalf of fresher. Vote of thanks was proposed by YSUK general secretary Z. Mükamchim. Longri Nungti, pastor YBCK and Shojila Lachim pronounced invocation and benediction prayer respectively. Andrew and K. Asang compered the Ist session. Debate competition, review of resolution, reports of general secretary, education & statistical and finance marked 2nd session.

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NLSF demands for Govt Law College in state Mahindra launches ‘sporty’ new scooter

Our Correspondent

Kohima | September 13

The Nagaland Law Students’ Federation (NLSF) on Thursday resolved to demand the government to set up Government Law College in Nagaland. Resolving this during the first executive meeting of the new team of NLSF here on September 11 DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 13 (MExN): Dimapur Sumi last, the House unaniStudents’ Union (DSSU) fresher’s meet cum felicitation mously decided to improgramme will be held on September 22, 10:00 am at Town Hall, Dimapur under the theme, “Akiqheu Shinike Checheni” (In Pursuit of Excellence). Er. Picto Shohe, Parliamentary Secretary Jail, Home Guard & Civil Defence will grace the event as the chief guest. DSSU informs all its Units, sub-units and Higher Secondary schools to send one female and one male participant for Mr. & Ms. Fresher, latest by Saturday (13-09-2014). DSSU has also informed Colleges to compulsorily submit the names of MEDzIPhEMA, SEPtwo volunteers by Saturday. For more information, one TEMBER 13 (MExN): A can contact Vice-President-9856219542 and Joint Secre- need based workshop on tary-8731919192. “poverty, hunger, food security and nutrition: from concepts to measurement” DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 13 (MExN): The NSCN IM will be held on September today stated it is happy to know that Ao Senden has tak- 15 and 16 at Conference en certain steps against the violation of Human Rights Hall, Nagaland Univerby Changki Ayim' Asem Mungdang (CASM) against sity, SASRD, Medziphema Changkiri (Emrem/Clan). Capt Retd Th Rainam, sec- Campus, District: Dimaretary to GPRN in s a press release said, “We appreciate pur, Nagaland. The Indira Gandhi Inyour concern and decision taken on this matter. We are also in support of any action taken by Ao Senden with stitute of Development regards to human rights violation by Changki village. Research (A Deemed UniWith regards, any technical support from our side will versity), Mumbai and Debe available when required.” partment of Agricultural

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Field day on Soybean at Mungya & Tsungiki

WokhA, SEPTEMBER 13 (MExN): Soybean variety JS 95 -60 was taken up in Frontline Demonstration programme by Bendangla Imsong, Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Breeding), KVK Wokha, ICAR, Nagaland Centre at Mungya and Tsungiki villages. The seed provided to various SHGs were sown in third week of May to first week of June. Harvesting started from August last week. Some of the local

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mediately take up some pertinent issues for the welfare of the law fraternity in particular and the Nagas in general. It also resolved to pursue for creation of a Law Department under Nagaland University, to demand for a separate High Court for Nagaland state, to campaign against any form of corruption taking place in various governmental departments in

the state, to ensure that the E-Governance Act 2002 is strictly implemented by every department in the state for citizen access to Government information and services, to set up a Legal Aid Clinic in the NLSF office for providing free legal service to the needy and to look into the matter of other social issues that may be a concern for the betterment of the Naga society.

Workshop on poverty, hunger, food security and nutrition

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Economics, Nagaland University (A Central University), SASRD, Mediphema Campus, Nagaland is jointly organizing the workshop. This workshop is for the research scholars and post-graduate students of agricultural stream under TADI - II (under a World Bank aided scheme). It aims to sensitize those who are interested to acquire knowledge on the current issues and take it as a challenge in the days

to come and achieve the food and nutritional security and eradication of poverty issues as per the recommendation of Planning Commission (PC), Government of India, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The resource person includes Dr. M. H. Suryanarayan, Dr. Raja Sriswan Mamidi, Dr. Amod Sharma and Dr. Vijay Laxmi Pandey.

Mahindra staff and customers launch the Rodeo UZO 125 in Dimapur today. (Morung Photo)

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 13 (MExN): Mahindra Two Wheelers Ltd. launched the new Rodeo UZO 125 in Dimapur today. It has been touted as the ‘sporty’ new two wheeler in town, with “racing style” body graphics and coloured wheels. According to Mahindra, the UZO 125 is the “most advanced scooter on Indian roads” today, with advanced DCDI technology and ATLA system ensuring

“better performance and lower maintenance over the long term.” Suited especially for Dimapur’s broken roads, the scooter rides on a “finely tuned suspension system with heavy duty suspension in the front.” It contains other features like external front fuelling and a fully digital dashboard that incorporates functions of a speedometer, tachometer, tripmeter, fuel indicator, clock, high speed alarm and an accelerometer. The

UZO 125 also comes with an easily accessible charging point as standard to charge mobiles and other digital devices. It also has a storage capacity of 22 litres, with illumination, and is protected by a 4-in-1 antitheft key. The Rodeo UZO 125 delivers an ARAI mileage of 59kmpl and comes in four colours—Racetrack Black, Colt Black, Victory Violet and Blazing Blue. It is priced at Rs. 53,214 (ESR Dimapur).

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Assam to procure power High turnout in Tripura assembly byelection from Bhutan within 5 years

agartala, September 13 (IaNS): Over 88 percent of the 38,843 voters Saturday cast their ballot in the byelection to the Manu assembly seat in Tripura, officials said. "Over 88 percent voters have cast their ballot in the byelection. The election was absolutely peaceful and smooth. There was no report of any untoward incident from anywhere," Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ashutosh Jindal told IANS. He said there was one complaint of electoral misconduct raised by a political party. "We have inquired into the complaint and it was found untrue," he said. "Voters, including women, were seen queuing up to exercise their franchise in most of the 46 polling stations in 38 places after balloting started at 7 a.m.," he added. Voting officially ended at 5 p.m. "Central Reserve Police Force and Tripura State Rifles personnel were deployed for smooth poll-

Assam bypoll: 66 percent voters cast ballot

gUwahatI, September 13 (IaNS): The bypoll to Assam's three assembly constituencies Saturday recorded over 66 percent voter turnout till 5 p.m. even as balloting continued in some polling stations. Polling was peaceful across the three constituencies of Silchar, Lakhipur and Jamunamukh. Assam Deputy Chief Electoral Officer P.K. Doley said the overall turnout was 66.67 percent till 5 p.m. "The final percentage will increase as we are awaiting the final reports from some polling stations, where balloting continued beyond 5 p.m.," he said. Technical snags in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were reing," poll returning officer Rajib Datta told IANS over phone from Sabroom, 135 km south of Agartala. Jindal said in Agartala that the over 38,000 voters include 18,929 women electorate. He added that two observers, 38 micro-observers and 230 polling personnel were appointed. The bypoll was neces-

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Ukhrul launches OMO health programme for rural poor

ported from two polling stations in Silchar and one polling station in Lakhipur. In Jamunamukh, EVM snags were reported from two polling stations. Those, however, were replaced and polling started after some time, Doley said. The bypoll for Silchar was necessitated after Congress legislator Sushmita Dev's election to the Lok Sabha. The Lakhipur seat fell vacant after the death of sitting legislator and former minister Dinesh Prasad Goala, while the Jamunamukh seat was vacated by AIUDF leader Sirajuddin Ajmal after he got elected to the Lok Sabha from Barpeta. As many as 25 candidates are in

sitated after former forest, industries and rural development minister Jitendra Chaudhary, who won from the Manu constituency five times on a Communist Party of India-Marxist ticket, was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Tripura East constituency. Though there were six candidates in the fray, the

the fray - 12 in Silchar, five in Lakhipur and eight in Jamunamukh. A total of 509,689 electors, including 244,543 women, were eligible to cast their votes in 588 polling stations. While there were 206,573 voters in Silchar, including 101,686 females, there were 137,398 electors, including 65,598 women, in Lakhipur. In Jamunamukh, there were 165,718 voters of which 77,259 were women. There were also 1,456 service voters in the three assembly constituencies. The Election Commission had identified 116 polling stations as hyper-sensitive. A total of 16 additional companies of security forces were deployed to ensure smooth polls.

main contest was between the ruling CPI-M candidate Pravat Chowdhury and Congress leader Mailafru Mog. Chowdhury, a graduate from the Nagaland University, recently resigned from a senior position in Tripura's agriculture department to contest the election. Mog, could not clear his Madhyamik examination, has been a member of

almost all non-Left parties at different times. The Bharatiya Janata Party fielded Nirmal Kumar Tripura and the Trinamool Congress nominated Angthai Mog. Two tribal-based local parties, the Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura and the Indigenous People's Front of Tripura, also fielded their contenders.

Over 79% turnout in Sikkim bypoll

gaNgtok, September 13 (IaNS): Amid great enthusiasm, over 79 percent of the electorate Saturday cast their votes for the Rangang-Yangang assembly constituency bypoll in Sikkim. There were lengthy queues in front of the 14 polling stations, as men and women in colourful clothes stood patiently to exercise their democratic right. Election officials said 79.6 percent of the 11,700 electors had cast their votes when polling came to an end at 5 p.m. "Polling passed off absolutely peacefully. There were no untoward incidents," an official in the state chief electoral officer's department told IANS. The bypoll was necessitated after Chief Minister Pawan Chamling resigned from the seat and retained Namchi-Singhithang after the April assembly polls.

gUwahatI, September 13 (tNN): With new hydro-power projects coming up in Bhutan, Assam is all set to procure electricity from the neighbouring country from 2019, chairman of three state-run power companies K V Eapen said here on Friday. "The Power Trading Corporation of India has approached us to buy power from Bhutan. We have agreed to the proposal. In the next five years, we would be able to purchase power from Bhutan. Once this happens, it will be the state's first venture into sourcing electricity from the neighbouring country," Eapen, chairman of the Assam Power Distribution Company (APDC), Assam Power Generation Corporation (APGC) and Assam Electricity Grid Corporation (AEGC), said. Asian Development Bank (ADB)'s lead energy economist Herath Gunatilake, who was here on Friday, said there is a possibility of an integrated power

grid structure involving the South Asian countries coming into existence in the near future. The ADB has been assisting power sector reform in the state through its multi-tranche financing facility. In 2013, the bank had provided $250 million under the Assam Power Sector Development Programme (APSDP) for power sector reform, while in 2009, the bank had extended $200 million for improving transmission and distribution capacities in the state. In July this year, the bank approved another $300 million for improving power generation capacity in the state. Gunatilake said that under the APSDP initiative, transmission and distribution losses in the state were brought down to 29.6% in 2009 from 42.5% in 2003. He added that the big challenge now is to narrow the demand-supply gap which is at present 23%, increase in generation and institutional capacities.

cops takes NSUP holds candlelight vigil for Ukhrul Imphal safety measures for non-locals

Imphal, SeptemUkhrUl, September 13 (NNN): Health sceber 13 (NNN): As a nario in Ukhrul district underwent a sea change precautionary measure with the launching of Operation Mission Outreach a large number of non(OMO), a locally initiated health programme, for the locals have been brought rural poor. OMO is a surgery mission in Ukhrul Disto two camps in Imphal trict Hospital for the rural poor. Launched in 2013 by the police following with the initiative of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) the 'indefinite curfew' Dr. Ng. Raikhan more than 60 patients have benimposed on them by the efited under OMO. In the 8th series of OMO which students' wing of Joint began on Friday and concluded on Saturday eleven Committee on Inner Line major operations and fifteen minor operations were Permit System (JCILPS). performed by a team of surgeons from Jawaharlal Altogether 121 nonNehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS). Malocals including two nipur’s first Gynaecologist Dr. Ksh. Kheroda, the women and their kids retired Manipur Health Services Director of Manihave been brought to pur was part of the medical team of the 8th series of Dharamsala, Thangal BaOMO. With the launching of OMO, the once dreaded zar in the heart of Imphal Ukhrul District Hospital has come to life. CMO Dr. by the Imphal West poRaikhan categorically said that OMO is launched to lice. These non-locals make health facilities reachable to the rural poor mostly labourers have of the district by making the government run disbeen picked up from trict hospital as the main avenue. “Major populavarious places of Imphal tion of the district cannot afford to avail health faWest district including cilities especially in surgery at other places due to Patsoi, Wangoi, Mayang poor financial condition. Ukhrul District Hospital Imphal, Sekmaijing etc., has Operation Theatre but is seldom used due to non etc., have been brought to availability of surgeons. Now with OMO, Ukhrul’s Dharamsala. Operation Theatre has become the bouncing table Another camp at for availing health facilities to the rural masses," rePorompat's DIC office marked the CMO. Purely a local initiative OMO surin Imphal East district, a vived with donations from the patients and other assizeable non-locals are sistance from the district administration. In Ukhrul, being put up. OMO has become the most sought programme and Naga Students Union Pune (NSUP) during the Candlelight prayer vigil in Pune on September 6 protesting against the recent killings in Ukhrul district. Meanwhile, five more becomes the most reaching health initiative. activists of JCILPS have lem the people in Ukhrul are fac- been arrested by the popUNe , September 13 ‘Candle lit prayer vigil’ as a sign of Makaan Hospital chowk. “We the Nagas in Pune are ing,” the NSUP President said in a lice today. President of All (mexN): The Naga Students solidarity, and especially to pray Union Pune (NSUP) held a Can- for the bereaved families of the deeply saddened and disturbed telephonic conversation. Manipur Students Union “We also want to convey to dlelight prayer vigil at Pune on martyrs and for peace and free- by what is happening back in Ukh(AMSU) T Naresh and September 6 in protest against dom in the land. The president rul district of Manipur. We strongly our dear brothers and sisters in vice president of Manithe killings in Ukhrul district of informed that the vigils were at- condemn such act of disregard for Ukhrul that we stand with you in puri Students Federation ItaNagar, September 13 (tNN): Two places Manipur recently. tended by about 200 Naga broth- human life on the part of the secu- your fight for self determination (MSF) RN Koireng are in Arunachal Pradesh, Ziro in Lower Subansiri disA press release from NSUP ers and sisters at three different rity personnel and urge the leaders and extend our support in whattrict and Thembang in West Kameng district, which President Yotensang Tzudir stat- places in the city – Mount Car- concerned to work for a peaceful ever ways possible,” the NSUP among those five arrested by the police today. have been shortlisted for UNESCO's World Heritage ed that the union had initiated the mel ground, Janwadi Park and and effective remedy to the prob- President added. Sites (WHS), have in principle agreed to cooperate and put up a joint effort to achieve the coveted tag. While Thembang has been shortlisted under the category of "Living Monument Heritage", Ziro, FAIR LOOK GOLD known for the hospitality of the Apatani tribes, has It’s not only about face, it’s been shortlisted in the cultural landscape category. all about body. If you are not The 15-member Thembang WHS team, under the happy with your look start patronage of parliamentary secretary (hydropower) Police recovered the agartala, Septemusing Fair Look Gold from and Dirang MLA Phurpa Tsering was led by Thember 13 (IaNS): Two bodies of 16-year-olds today to get your complexion bang ZPM Jam Tsering, ASM and gram chairperson fair and beauty. teenaged girls committed Sima Debbarma and Bina of Thembang, women and youth volunteers. The Ziro suicide after their hostel Debbarma late Friday and Dimapur- 08253830150/ team comprised volunteers Tilling Takker, Gyati Kasuperintendent and par- are probing the incident. 07670005697 cho, AYA president Taku Chatung, Niiti ZPM Tilling ents rebuked them for usSambyo and Punyo Tangu and Kago Habung. A speing mobile phones, police cial invitee and the main resource person was direcsaid here Saturday. tor research Tage Tada. Acknowledging that Tawang Three class 10 girls of the and West Kameng were the main centres of Buddhist Takarjala higher secondary culture, Tada advised them not to destroy the ageschool in Western Tripura old Buddhist structures and give them an "aesthetic ShIlloNg, Septem- bands in the Blues and Jazz connected by a common werereprimandedforsecretly touch" in case of modernization of Monpa architec- ber 13 (mexN): Shillong scenario like Lou Majaw, thread of passion in music, using mobile phones which is ture. He also said an archeological/national heritage is set to sway as a festival 4th Element, Rudy Wal- the release added. The festival endeavours against the hostel norms, poact for Thembang already exists, which makes the on Blues and Jazz is just lang Band featuring Andrea, Fringes, Arjun Sen, M to drive local change, pro- lice said. "After being admoncase of Thembang getting the UNESCO recognition around the corner. ished by the hostel superinThe event, called the Trio, Ronojit Chaliha, Adiel mote self confidence, creeasier. Appreciating the warm Apatani hospitality, tendentandparents, thethree Thembang ZPM Jam Tsering credited the inclusion Shillong Blues & Jazz Fes- Massar, Plan B, Parvati La ate economic value, gener- girls left their hostel Thursday ate positive thinking and of Thembang in the tentative list because of the per- tival, will be held at the Cantante, etc. Speaking to the media promote reconciliation and two of them committed sonal contribution of Tada and the research depart- U Soso Tham Auditorium suicide by hanging from a ment. He further said inclusion of these two sites on September 27. The at the press club today, Ian through quality music. The tree near the school," a police Khongmen, Imagenation, festival aims at being a catevent is being organised from the state out of 55 sites from India is a matter spokesman said. of great pride. "We should cooperate and work to- by IMAGENATION and is said, “The Shillong Blues & alyst of positive change for gether as nominees from Arunachal Pradesh," he supported by the Depart- Jazz Festival is just a drop one and all. Briefly, it seeks said. Everyone present supported the move. Later, ment of Arts and Culture, in the ocean of music, but to spread the message of GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND the Thembang team was shown the famed Apatani Government of Megha- it brings together extraor- peace through music. Commenting on the cultural landscape and familiarized with the popu- laya. A press release re- dinary musicians who are OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER committed to and have Shillong Blues & Jazz feslar "home stay" culture of Ziro. Both teams agreed to ceived here informed. TSEMINYU: KOHIMA: NAGALAND The release informed made this art form a way of tival, Jazz pianist Ronojit share ideas, cooperate and help each other in proNO.GA/TSNU/JUD/SC-1/2009 (PT-II) 882-85 moting tourism in their respective places. Later at that the festival will bring life. They come in all shades Chaliha spoke, “This one of Dated Tsnu.the 10th Sept.2014. and colours, from the meta kind festival is a great op30 renowned musicians Itanagar, the Thembang team also met research and OBJECTION- NOTICE IPR secretary Dani Sullu, who also assured help to from across the country to ros Delhi, Kolkata and portunity for the people of the team in every possible manner to achieve the tag. sing about peace, hope and mainland India to collab- Shillong and Guwahati to Whereas Shri.A.Asinlo Tep son of Lt.Tenushwe Tep (ANM / FHW-GRD-I (Retired) who expired Welcoming back the team, Phurpa Tsering said he reconciliation, providing orate and run in the same have an idea of what Jazz on 04/10/2012 is applying for issuance of Succession Certificate to draw / operate his late mother Account No: 11826866209 and P.P No: 20415 under section 377 of the Indian Succession Act 1925. would make every effort to ensure these two nomi- wholesome entertainment groove with their brethren and Blues sound like in a live setting with spontanenations reached Paris within the scheduled date. "As and bringing everyone to- from the Northeast.” Public are hereby asked to filed any claim/objection within thirty (30) days from the date of The Shillong Blues & ous improvisation. I expect and when needed, we will request the state and the gether through music. The issue of this notice failing which no claim/objection will be entertained after the stipulated time. Centre to send the nominations to UNESCO at the performance line-up for Jazz Festival is a tribute to this festival to get audienc(VIKHWENO M.MERATSU) earliest. Till that time, I urge both nominees to coop- the Shillong Blues & Jazz the music of Shillong and es interested and curious to Additional Deputy Commissioner Festival include some of an attempt to honour mu- know more about this form Tseminyu: Kohima: Nagaland. erate and help each other," he said. the most celebrated music sicians all over who are of music. It's a great start!”

Arunachal nominees to work together for Unesco heritage tag

Shillong Blues & Jazz Festival on Sept 27

Rebuked for using mobile phones, two girls commit suicide

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The Morung Express

Nagaland’s record of correcting transgressors Politics is not a game but an art Thepfulhouvi Solo

I sometime think the Christian Religion is inherently inefficient in correcting Transgressions in the Mammon’s State. ‘Forgiveness’ is a cardinal principle of Christianity, ‘Turn the other Cheek’ is another and ‘Revenge is mine says the Lord’, are some of the inhibiting influences Christianity plays in the Society and the Government. The Nagaland Police, particularly those of Dimapur, under the difficult circumstances of the land and the Society in their hands, have done a marvelous job of detecting the Culprits in many difficult Cases even from outside the State, they deserve high appreciation from the State and from the Public. Nagaland’s record of deaths of Prisoners ‘while in Police Custody’ (Custodial Death) is very commendably low; what great News! About the inability to correct Transgressors in the State; a very big part of the inability is due to those who control the Political Will of the State and those who control the strings of Power, not only on the Police and the sluggish Courts alone. China recently shot to death many influential big Wigs in their Communist Party caught in Corruption Cases; such decisiveness of political Will is not seen in India. Decisiveness on hard Issues indicates great People, indecisiveness and dithering is indicative of inconsequent People. Sometime ago this year, Is-

rael jailed its own President for doing improprieties while in Service, Germany last year extradited a 90 years old, almost invalid German from United States, who was involved in the elimination of Jews in Germany during Hitler’s Regime some 80 years ago; took him to Germany in a special chartered Plane and convicted him to jail. America impeached its President for improprieties while in Service, the UK Government made a Minister to pay back inflated Tour Allowances he took from the Government. How lawfully peaceful a Society is, depends on the how efficiently the State deals in correcting its Transgressors. How efficient the State of Nagaland is, in correcting its Transgressors depend on how intolerant the State is towards Transgressions? Poland, years back, forced one of its Presidents to resign from his Post for having had a false Degree Certificate: in Nagaland there are Church Workers with false ‘Dr’ Titles the Church knows, but it has no practical mechanism to correct the Transgressors. I am not downgrading Christian Principles of Forgiveness or Turn the other Cheek or Grace is Greater than Evil and Love your Enemy; these are some of human being’s ‘sublimest’ traits of the Human Heart. Religious Principles may sometimes diverge with those of the State. Religious principles may not be imposed on the State.

The State represents the whole population of the Land. Christian Groups represent only a part of the population. The Principle of the State is: ‘The Voice of the Whole precedes the Voice of the Part’; ‘The Will of the Majority has precedence over the Minority’s; These State principles are also inviolable. Without this Principle, the State cannot function and if the State does not govern, there will be chaos in the land. Therefore in matters of State governance, the Assembly is the Highest Temple for the population. It is unchristian to impose the wishes of the minority on the majority unless it is the injunction from God. And barring in times of War, the State also gives Religious Freedom the highest Liberty and Right to the adherents. On matters of Food and Drink, Christianity does not force the State. In Nagaland, the Baptist may have a slight majority among the Denominations, but Baptists are not a Political Party in the Assembly and what counts in the Assembly is Majority’s “Ayes have it, Ayes have it”. In matters of governance of the State, the Religious Body subjects itself to the decision of the State. The Government is also an ordained Organization of God and hence barring repugnant Laws, Christians should accept the Law of the Land. Nagaland’s record of correcting Transgressors does not appear to be very good; India’s re-

cord is no better. Mob violence has occurred in Nagaland also but the Government has not behaved decisive in punishing the conscious Leaders. A High Police Officer in Nagaland shot dead his Orderly but no action could be taken against the Officer; another Naga Police Officer killed his wife but no due charges under the law was taken on the Transgressor. There are Cases of deaths of Domestic helpers but the State has not pursued the Cases vigorously. There are Bureaucrats who’s Wealth far accedes their ‘known sources of Income’, lowly Store Keepers become Millionaires in 24 Moons and become friends of Ministers and Politicians! Back-door appointees to nonexistent Posts get regular pay when permanent staff are not paid for months, budgeted fund for a Scheme is used in other unapproved Works arbitrarily, false Bills are regularized, official money is transferred and kept unofficially in the Bank, out of way promotion is given to bold transgressors of the Rules and Regulations, honesty is little recognized and upright Officers are avoided, self-serving psychopants are daubed as diligent, co-operatives and hard working: The Tolerance of Transgressions in a State, indicate the low state of Peace in that State. What Nagaland needs today is: ZERO DEGREE OF TOLERANCE OF TRANSGRESSIONS.

SAMOSAPEDIA: a definite guide to modern South Asian Lingo

amosapedia can be described as part dictionary, part open encyclopedia as part gag reel along the lines of Wikipedia. Consider Samosapedia as an online dictionary for users of South Asian-influenced English. It was first originated in 2011 as "A GUIDE TO MODERN INDIAN LINGO," encompassing the most popular entry 'traditional with modern outlook' that comes across as a variation of 'the best of EAST and WEST.' For example, "bucket bath," 'head-bath' (washing your hair with shampoo), if your shower stopped working, or if there was 'load shedding' (a power cut) in your neighbourhood, 'Stepney' means a 'spare tyre' (adapted from a welsh firm that made

tyres in the 1910). Some college students refer to their second girlfriend as their 'stepney.' These phrases are pretty common in India. Samosapedia reveals how the influence of South Asian language has led to a richly idiomatic use of English in the subcontinent of India, South Asian countries, Africa and beyond. Earlier, there was HobsonJobson and Hanklyn-Janklyn dictionaries. But those dictionaries has an Anglo-Indian pedigree and belonged to the more decorous print era. Samosapedia is better suited for the unruly digital era. The users are young professionals in their early 30s, who are globetrotters. In recent times, con-

temporary languages are finding their way into Samosapedia in the form of patios, jargon and slang that are spoken and shared around the world. CNN Travel even described this online dictionary as "Samosapedia: Best bloody diaspora desi dictionary in the world." Samosapedia founders and administrators are Vikram Bhaskaran, Arun Ranganathan, Brandon Robbason and Arvind Thyagarajan. They divide their time between the U. S. and India. They coined the word "Samosapedia" mainly for the special fondness for hot Samosa, which exists in some form or the other just about anywhere in the world. Bangladeshis, Pakistanis and Sri Lankans will have their own unique

lexicon referring to the same samosas. So also it exists in Kenya and Ethiopia under the name "Sambusa." Savoury snacks have a great importance in India. There are so many varieties, but the most substantial are samosas which are pastry turnover will meat, fish or vegetable filing fried in oil. These snacks are most often served at morning or afternoon tea time in India, instead of cakes and biscuits. Thus the opportunity to create something truly inclusive that transcends regional boundaries and culture with one word brainstorming session, and came up with the new compound most "SAMOSAPEDIA." Achilla Imlong Erdican Duncan Road Dimapur

Jonas Yanthan

olitics, in a bad sense, is taken as deceitful or dishonest management to secure the success of political candidates or parties. In this sense, "Politics" may be disrespectfully said as derived from the words “poly" meaning "many", and "tics" meaning "blood-sucking parasites." Viewing from this ankle, those in politics may be termed as one who has perfected in the art of lying and corruption or being a highly paid “yes-man”. This negative understanding seems to be prevalent in Nagaland because many opine that politics is a game. The understanding of politics, being a game merely to be played, often is unconsciously equated with gambling where there is no ethic or morality and hence one can lie, cheat, fight, ridicule each other and use whatever fire and money power one is equipped with to win an election or push through vested interest policies. So, what normally happens is politics remain as a lucrative money minting business for a few at the cost of the general public. For this, we find those in politics trying to amass money and wealth through whatever means they find to get into the electoral fray to buy or coerce voters to win. In this understanding, a candidate need not be educated or posses a character except tricks and money to win over voters or push through ones ideas. Politics, especially electoral politics, understood as a game by the politicians and public alike lead to the apparent thinking that spending huge amount of money ensures winning an election which prompts them to spend it because their calculation is obvious that they will be recovering it in multiples if elected to power. In this approach and understanding, there is no space in the mind of an elected member for the benefit and development of the general public except for oneself. As for most of the voters, since they have allowed themselves to be bought have to either remain mute or worst play the role of a sycophant or as a highly paid yes-man. The end result

is for the general masses their impoverishment and underdeveloped conditions of life continue with no hope of deliverance from their wretchedness in sight. At the end of the day, the general public, miserable as they are, are looked down upon by their leaders and cohorts as parasites and nuisance to be shut out with the effortless notice board in front of their gates “No Public interview” once election is over. What a tragedy? The root of this tragedy is our shallow mentality better described as “frog in a well mentality” and such mentality comes from our extremely low grade reasoning quality of both leaders and public alike. The low reasoning standard of leaders can be observed from the lack of inconsistency in thought process and the inability of the society to forge ahead in developmental activities. Classic example of in-coherency of thought is seen in the way our political leaders understand our land ownership right and the Article 371(A) who blame them as hindrances to development at the same time demand that both must be protected at all cost. What can we expect from such mentality? How can there be development and progress in a State where no system is the system, no policy is the policy and no rule is the law? This is a strong indication that we are led by unqualified, incapable leaders and the inefficiency of politicians and bureaucrats can be seen in the haphazard development or no development of the State. What is politics then? Etymologically, the word comes from the Greek word “polis” meaning “city”. Aristotle had aptly written a book, “Politika” in which he wrote about the "affairs of the cities". Politics is the premier talent of law-making by parties or people who try to influence the way a country or state is governed. Politics is that part of ethics which has to do with the regulation and governance of a nation or state to augment its strength and resources, to protect its citizens in their rights as well as strengthen social values, morals and human dignity through sustained education

and development. Politics, in its clearest definition therefore, is an art. It is an art of governance with its prime objective to achieve progress, peace and creating assets for generations to come. It is an art that constantly challenges societal shallowness, discord and superficial thought processes of society. The sole endeavor and endurance of politics is to device and design development efforts for its citizens to live in dignity and honor. In this context it is good to ask ourselves whether such responsibility be entrusted to leaders whose understanding of politics is a kind of gambling and self enrichment. Politics is not a game or contract work but sacrifice and commitment to the wellbeing of its citizens where the best brains of the society must be engaged. The understanding that politics is a profession or business is wrong. In conformity to this the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Teachers’ Day 2014 affirmatively said, “Politics is a service, not a profession”. The arena of Politics being a nation or State deals in governance, framing of laws and policies therefore, it demands that all political leaders have to be well educated, possess high moral integrity, vision and commitment. While for the citizens, since politics is an ardent aspiration for dignified living through economic development and good policies, their only option- if they desire progress- is to elect conscientiously candidates who are well-read, disciplined, honest and visionary. Leaders with lack of proper education cannot enact good policies nor comprehend existing policies; without vision there will only be chaos and without a sense of sacrifice for common good it will only result in corruption and impoverishment of the public which is happening now. The primary mistake of the society today is voting a person with money instead of seeking for a well educated visionary with moral character to lead them. Time is beckoning us to come to our senses to build a respectable society or do we continue to be in misery.

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.

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5 local/Public SPace BIBLICAL TEACHING ON THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOLISM AND THE NAGALAND LIQUOR TOTAL PROHIBITION ACT 1989 (PART 1) Sunday

The Morung Express

Document prepared by Scholars of 5 Theological Institutions (Oriental Theological Seminary, Clark Theological College, Trinity Theological College, Baptist Theological College, Shalom Bible Seminary) under the initiative of the Nagaland Baptist Church Council

INTRODUCTION One of the most perplexing dilemmas of the present generation is the stark fact that Nagaland is not a Dry State in spite of the Nagaland Liquor (Liquor and wine are used interchangeably) Total Prohibition Act (NLTPA) since 1989. It continues to be one of the most highly charged issues in the minds of most people, and has come to occupy the central stage of public debate. At the backdrop of the Total Prohibition movement of the 80’s culminating in the final enactment of the NLTPA in 1989 by the Government of Nagaland and its aftermath unfolding events is giving rise to wide responses of both against and for the Act. It is in this context that we must revisit the issue with fresh insight and experiences in order to determine the proper role of the Church in the light of the Biblical and cardinal teachings of the Church in history, with regard to the abuse of alcohol and its related problems in the Church and Society. The Church certainly needs to go to a deeper engagement of dealing with alcohol related problems by extending her ministry of preaching, teaching and caring/supporting towards recovering and healing of the affected individuals, families and societies at large. At this juncture, it is important to redirect our

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focus on dealing with the demands factor from within while striving to ensure the implementation of the said Act in letter and spirit, that is, the supply factor from without. We believe that the proper axiom of the market theory of “No supply without demands” is relevant, and the local Church has a unique role to play in reducing, if not eradicating the level of demands. The Church is also aware that she needs to go to a deeper theological teaching on what the Bible has to say when it comes to alcoholism, and why NBCC has been making its stand and fighting against this menace which is posing a serious threat to the Naga society today.

1. PRELIMINARY OBSERVATION Any Christian theological reflection on any matter should have its base in the Bible. Words like ‘drunkenness’, ‘drunkard’, ‘drunk’ and other words related to it appears a number of times in the Bible (Psalm 69: 12; Joel 1: 5; Matthew 11: 19; 24: 49; Luke 7: 34; 12: 45; 21; 34; John 2: 10; Acts 2: 15; Ephesians 5: 18; I Corinthians 1: 11; Revelation 17: 2 & 7) and these occurrences become the ground on which the issue of drinking is determined. It is to be noted that until a person takes the first drink, s/he is as safe from alcoholic addiction as Adam and Eve were safe from death before they ate of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. (Jerry J. Dunn, God is for the Alcoholic (Chicago: Moody Press, 1974) 19) Looking into the Bible we see a number of things which goes hand in hand with drunkenness, such as immorality, rebellion against God, the destruction of man and so on. Drunkenness was a

widespread vice in the Ancient West Asia and it is also portrayed negatively in the Old Testament and Jewish tradition, particularly in the Prophetic writings. Such characteristics as staggering, reeling, vomiting, loss of mental control, and the result addiction and poverty are commonly mentioned characteristics of drunkenness (Job 12: 25; Psalms. 107: 27; Proverbs 20: 1; 21: 17; 23: 20- 21; 2935; 31: 4- 7; Isaiah 5: 11- 12, 22; 19: 14; 24: 20; 28; 7- 8; 29: 9; Jeremiah 25: 27; 48: 26; 51: 39; Hosea 4: 11). (.F.Watson, “Wine,” Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, edited by Joel B.Green, Scot McKnight, and I. Howard Marshall (Leicester: InterVarsity Press, 1992) 872). The evil effects of drunkenness drags a person to her/his lowest point of moral and physical life. It is in this light, the harmful and the evil effects of alcohol drinking will be discussed. Another observation is that for alcohol (Alcohol is a colorless flammable liquid which is the ingredient that gives drinks such as wine, beer, and spirits their intoxicating effect) drinking, many times the argument is based on the use of wine (Wine is an alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice.) in the Bible. But differences on its uses may be noted in Bible times and today as shown below (Douglas Jackson, Stumbling Block- A Study of Alcohol and Christian Responsibility (Nashville: The Parthenon Press, 1960) 70):

In Bible Times 1. Wine had a place as a food and beverage since water and milk were often unsafe to drink. 2. Wine had an alcoholic content of only 1415 percent. 3. Intoxication was the

chief ill- effect from drinking, and it did not occur unless as much as 1 quart of wine was drunk (without food) 4. The production of wine was a normal (and limited) part of an agricultural economy. Each family produced its own wine. 5. Drinking was a family practice, set within the normal restraints of family mores. It was engaged in as a friendly, leisurely social practice. 6. Drunkenness in a simple, slowly moving, agricultural economy was harmful chiefly to the drinker and those immediately dependent on him. Today 1. Modern sanitation and refrigeration make unnecessary our reliance on wine as a safe beverage. 2. Alcohol beverages today have an alcoholic content as high as 50 percent. 3. Drinking alcohol can be dangerous- for example, in reducing self- control and in driving ability. 4. The Manufacturer of liquor (Liquor is an alcoholic drink, especially spirits. The terms ‘wine’, ‘alcohol’ and ‘liquor’ all produces the intoxicating effect and thus these three terms will be used simultaneously throughout the paper) is a part of a highly organized business operation, seeking to make as much profit as possible from sales. 5. Drinking may be in family settings, but a large part occurs in bars and taverns and at parties and dinners, where family and other restraining mores do no operate to encourage drinking for its own sake; modern advertising seeks to create a demand for the

use of alcoholic beverages. 6. Drunkenness- even minor drinking- in our highly industrialized and mechanized society has come to have a new seriousness for all our people. A slow or false reaction by an engineer or pilot may jeopardize the lives of hundreds. Science has worked miracles in the centuries since biblical times and patterns of civilization have been greatly altered by new inventions and technological developments. Thus, it is difficult to judge the application of biblical passages by reference to a world so completely different from the current situation (Douglas Jackson, op.cit., 78). Yet, the consequences of drunkenness as a personal sin cannot be overlooked. Taking note of the differences, it is clear that moderate use of wine is seen as a food, but excessive use of wine is condemned because it leads to addiction and causes many evils both for the person concerned and the society. With this preliminary observation, we would like to look at the evil effects of alcoholism from the Bible and also consider some other point of views. 1.1. Use of Wine in the Old Testament The Hebrew word most commonly used for wine is yayin, which is used about 140 times and refers to the fermented wine. Noah drank yayin and was intoxicated (Genesis 9: 2021); Lot drank yayin and was intoxicated (Genesis 19: 32- 35). Drunkenness from the use of yayin was condemned in various passages in the Old Testament (Proverbs 20: 1; 23: 29- 32; Isaiah 28: 1- 7; Ha-

bakkuk 2; 5). Next to yayin, the word tiroshis most commonly used referring to grape juice in the various stages of fermentation. Tiroshis often translated “new wine” but it does not necessarily mean unfermented. In Hosea 4: 11, Hosea couples tirosh with bad company. Considering these two words used for wine, there seem to be no differences and it is not at all surprising that no such distinctions should prevail (Douglas Jackson, op.cit., 72). Refrigeration was unknown in Palestine in Biblical times, the hot weather rapidly produced fermentation. Thus unfermented juice was quite rare during biblical times. Wine with minimum content of alcohol (below 15%) was a common drink for the people of the Old Testament. It was a common beverage and was regarded as a food (Lamentations 2: 12; Zechariah 9: 17; Judges 19: 19; I Samuel 16: 20; 25: 18). Wine mixed with myrrh or gall was a drug and thus it also had medicinal purposes (Proverbs 31: 6). Wine was also considered a blessing from God and a fine wine year was regarded as a special blessing from God (Genesis 27; 28; Deuteronomy 7: 13; Amos 9: 1314; Joel 3: 18). The ancients thought that wine was especially appreciated by the gods (Deuteronomy 32: 3738; Judges 9: 13; Isaiah 57: 6; 65: 11; Jeremiah 7: 18; 19: 13) and so wine was often a part of offerings to the gods. In the Israelite cult, wine was poured out as a libation in the sacrifices of petition, thanksgiving and expiation (Exodus 29: 38- 42; Numbers 15: 2- 19; 28: 14; Leviticus 23: 13; Hosea 9: 4) (D. F. Watson, op.cit., 872). At the same time, drunkenness was always condemned. The results

of intoxication included staggering, uncertain gait, vomiting, incoherent speech, unnecessary wounds, red eyes, double vision, laughing without reason, insensitivity, dizziness, indulge in immoral acts, and a drinking habit (Job 12: 35; Psalms 77: 65; 107: 27; Proverbs 23: 29, 33; Isaiah 28: 7; Genesis 43: 34; Ecclesiastes 30: 40; 37: 34 Jeremiah 51: 39, 57) (Douglas Jackson, op. cit., 73). Prominent persons who became intoxicated were Noah, Lot, Nabal, Uriah, Elah, Ammon, and Benhadad. The number of people as mentioned above indicates that the problem of drunkennesswas considered seriously. Because of the influence of excessive drinking, they got involved in shameful acts dishonoring themselves as well as their own family and society. In a tribal context like ours, where honor is held at the highest place, drinking alcohol defames the honor of oneself as human beings as well as the family and the society.It is to be noted that the Old Testament shares a very serious concern of being drunk, since the outcome has nothing to do with goodness or well- being of the person, but only exposes shamefulness and immoral acts. In Leviticus 10: 8- 11 (And the Lord spoke to Aaron: Drink no wine or strong drink, neither you nor your sons, when you enter the tent of meeting that you may not die; it is a statute forever throughout your generations. You are to distinguish between the holy and the common and between the unclean and the clean; and you are to teach the people of Israel all the statutes that the Lord has spoken to them through Moses) and Proverbs 31: 4- 5 (It is not for Kings, O

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Lemuel, it is not for Kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink; or else they will drink and forget what has been decreed, and will pervert the rights of all the afflicted), Priests and Kings were required by God not to drink or even to not desire them so they could tell the difference between the holy and the unholy and could teach people the difference between the good and the bad. Kings and Princes were not to drink for the same reason. They were to abstain from drink so that they could tell the difference between right and wrong and be fair in their judgment of the people who came before them. Considering what the Bible says, it is clear that the Old Testament pronounces admonition to priests and Kings to abstain from beverage alcohol. In the New Testament, Revelation 1: 5-6 (And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the Kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father to him be glory and dominion forever and ever) and I Peter 2: 9a states that those who have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior are Kings and Priests. Following this line of thought it is clear that Christians should totally abstain from drinking (Jerry J. Dunn, op.cit., 58). Throughout the Old and the New Testament, drunkenness is regarded as a sin and intoxication is pictured as productive of other sins and of many evil consequences. Thus, the attitude towards drinking arises from the biblical attitude toward drunkenness.

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Condemnation

BJP welcomes court’s verdict ‘leave aside differences,

organizations on Bhandari town KSU to organize protest rally at Bhandari Town The Kyong Students’ Union (KSU) today strongly condemned the “gruesome murder” of a class XI student in “school uniform”, on September 10 between between Merapani and Bhandari. In a press note, KSU president, Amos Odyuo and general secretary, T Phyobemo Kikon urged the district administration and police to ascertain and arrest the culprit at the earliest and award befitting punishment as per the law of the land. The KSU also offered their sincere condolences to the bereaved family and prayers of solace and comfort for the departed soul. Meanwhile, it added that, KSU will be organizing a “protest rally” at Bhandari on September 16 to protest against the gruesome murder and pressurize the government to arrest the culprit without delay. In this context, it informed all the students of Merapani and Bhandari Town from class 1 and above to gather at Local Ground, Bhandari Town September 16 at 10 AM in full school uniform and attend the rally. The Union also requested all the educational institution

under the Wokha district to observe 1 minute silent prayer and declare half holiday on September 16 as a mark of protest against the murder. Further, it also appealed for cooperation from all Kyong’s civil organisations under Bhandari Town during the Rally. DLYF The Dimapur Longsa Youth Forum (DLYF) today strongly condemned the heinous murder of Late Glory Ezung of Longsa village, Wokha at Merapani on September 11 and call upon the state government to set up a Special Investigating Team immediately to probe the case. In a issued by its general secretary, Zachamo Ezung, the DLYF contended that the gruesome murder was suspected to be “preplanned” and termed the tragic incident as “very unfortunate and unexpected in a civilize society”. Meanwhile, the Forum further urged the right thinking citizen, students’ organization and public organization to condemn such unscrupulous act and also requested the responsible organization to extend all possible co-operations to the investigating agency till the culprit is book. The

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER, 13 (MExN): The Nagaland State Unit of BJP today termed the verdict of Guwahati High Court, Kohima Bench on “disqualification of MLAs” as the sanctification of the decisions of three MLAs - Imtilemba SangDLE tam, Mnhonlumo Kikon and Dr T Dimapur Longsai EkM Lotha- to join the BJP. Welcoming hung (DLE) has vehethe HC verdict, the President, Nagamently condemned the land BJP, Dr. M Chuba Ao expressed gruesome murder of Late Gloria Ezung of Longsa village, Wokha between Merapani and Bhandari town on September 11. In a press release, DLE gen- DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 13 eral secretary, Sebastian (MExN): The Naga Students FedEzung stated that the mur- eration (NSF) informed all the studer of an innocent school dents under Dr. YSR Educational going teenage girl exposed & Welfare Foundation, that the Enthe unsafe environment gineering Branch students of both of our society especially Bachelor and Diploma will be leavfaced by women. The DLE ing for Hyderabad on September 17, also urged the district ad- 18 and 19 by flight from Guwahati. In ministration and the law a press note, the general secretary of enforcing agencies to take NSF, Esther Rhakho further said that, serious note of the incident the final counseling is scheduled and give priority in arresting the culprits at the earliest. It added that, such horrific murder of an innocent girl has no place in the society and further urged PEREN, SEPTEMBER 10 all responsible bodies like (MExN): Based on specific inforKyong Student Union, All mation, a party of 18 Assam Rifles Nagaland Private School under the aegis of Headquarters 6 Association, the Catho- Sector Assam Rifles launched an lic School Association, operation and recovered a huge Longsa Student Union to quantity of explosives and detonatake urgent step in voicing tors from a women travelling in a taxi their discontentment of the near Tening in Phek district. Accordmurder of an innocent girl. Forum also offered their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayers of peace and solace for the departed soul.

nsf informs

ar recovers explosives near tening

assam rifles' raid NACF: The Niuland Area Citizens’ Forum (NACF) expressed their deep resentment and condemnation over the raid of the residence of Mughavi Swu’s by 29 Assam Rifles in the early hours of September 13. In a press release, the president of NACF, Kakishe Shikhu noted that, such unwarranted acts “simply violates” the human rights of an innocent and highly “unbecoming” of AR to conduct such reckless and random raids. SCAD: The Sumi Council East Dimapur (SCAD) today condemned the 29 Assam Rifles’ “raid and ransacking” of the residence of Mughavi Swu of Nahabari Village, Dimapur as an “uncivilized act”. In

a press note, the council chairman, Tohoshe Swu stated that, the unwarranted raid at the wee hours of September 13 had caused great mental trauma to the entire family of the innocent bonafide member of its council. Asserting that, Mughavi is an innocent and law abiding businessman citizen as well office bearers of the council in Nahabari Village, the council demanded to know the reason behind the raid from the AR. Equating the “trespassing and ransacking” of private residence without any reasons as “an act of terrorist” and completely opposite to their tag as “Friends of the People”, the council demanded an apology from the AR and urged them to ascertain the identity of a person properly while

introspect for the common good’: nuklutoshi

optimism that it will pave a way for smooth forging of Nagaland’s politics and development with mainstream. The party conveyed its heartfelt gratitude to Amit Shah, National President BJP, for deputing Satyapal Morung Express News Jain, Senior Advocate of the SC, to Dimapur | September 13 represent the 3 MLA as and sending the Nagaland-in Charge of the BJP, Minister for Highways, MechaniTapir Gao to witness the hearings on cal Engineering, and Soil & Water behalf of the BJP. Conservation Nuklotoshi called for change in mindset for a progressive society. Tribalism and “clanism” alongwith thinking only for oneself, he said are the on September 15, 16 and 17 Hotel major stumbling blocks standCrown Conference Hall, Dimapur ing in the way of advancement (Near Nagarjan Junction) from 2:00 while speaking at the general sespm onwards. Counseling for the sion of the Langpangkong Senso Civil Engineering students will be Telongjem, Dimapur 2014 on Satheld on September 15 & 16 while the urday, September 13. Change and progress can remaining branches is scheduled for 17. While, the NSF officials will be come about only when people, ircontacting all the students person- respective of social standing, leave ally by phone, it requested the stu- aside differences and work for the dent to contact federation officials common good, he said. Further, he said that political leaders as any clarification or doubts well as the civil society, including village councils should not try and mix the traditional Naga customs with politics. The two, though similar in nature, should not interfere ing to an AR press note, all together in each other’s sphere and rather 25 kg explosives, 400 detonators and co-exist, he said. In this regard, he 36 meters fuse wire were recovered said that the practice of villages from the baggage of the women trav- dictating the selection of candieling from Jalukie to Tangmelong. dates in elections must be stopped The women, a resident of New Ja- for good. While stating that the Langlukie Village was later handed over to Tening Police Station along with re- pangkong range of Mokokchung covered explosives and detonators. has been torch-bearers in many

conducting “so-called raids” in future. BCMC: The Burma Camp Market Committee (BCMC) today vehemently condemned the unwarranted raid of 29 Assam Rifles at the residence of its Chairman, Mughavi Swu at Naharbari Village, Dimapur in the wee hours of September 13. In a press note, the BCMC general secretary, Kakugha Aomi stated that, the “wee hours rampage’ of the AR had cause immense physical and mental pain to the children and family member of its chairman. It urged all right thinking citizen to take initiative to stop the AR from harassing innocent public leaded and citizen with such “unwarranted raids” in future.

fields, he posed, “(But) today, how far has the people of Langpangkong (range) progressed in education, politics, religion and economics?” Calling for greater introspection, he said that complacence and indifference should be replaced by proactive attitude. Commenting on the debates surrounding the creation of Special Development Zones and the NLTP Act, he said that the two issues demand serious deliberations. On NSDZs, he said that it was proposed solely with economic development in mind. However, he lamented that the proposal came under severe public criticism without giving room for discussion. The Nagaland Government has clearly stated that the issue of NSDZs “is subject to discussion,” he said. On the NLTP Act, he said that like the roles of parents and children in a family, the government, the church and the civil society have each their own role. The job of the government, besides administration, is to look after the citizens’ well-being and overall development; the role of the church is to nurture the people spiritually; while the role of the civil society is to act as watchdogs keeping a check on the people as well as the government, he said.

multidisciplinary training programme for women

LONGLENG, SEPTEMBER 13 (MExN): Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Longleng, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Nagaland Centre, Jharnapani conducted multidisciplinary training programme in collaboration with SHGs federation, Longleng on September 12 at Kanching village under Tamlu block of Longleng district for women farmers. Dr. Manoj Kumar, SMS (Agronomy) and Programme Coordinator (in-

charge) KVK, Longleng explained about the function of KVK to the farming community. Dr. Kumar delivered the lecture on double cropping and how cropping intensity and income will increase through adoption of double cropping for livelihood improvement. He encouraged growing second crop such as pea, mustard, lentil and vegetables (Cabbage, cauliflower, tomato) as rice for their benefit. Dr. Lily Ngullie, SMS (Animal Science) spoke on

management practices of backyard poultry farming including low cost scientific housing, care and management of chicks, grower and finisher. She encouraged the farmers to take up Vanaraja bird which best suited for backyard farming for higher production and income. E Lireni Kikon, delivered the lecture on production technology of oyster mushroom with demonstration for additional income of the farmers. K Lily Rangnamei

spoke on cultivation practices of winter vegetables (cabbage, tomato) and spice (garlic). According to a press release, a total of 120 women from 40 SHGs of different villages under Tamlu block participated in training programme. Farmers showed keen interest to learn about new scientific technology for their livelihood improvement. Shonglen Phom, seneral secretary of SHG Federation, Longleng was present during entire training programme.

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Christianity ‘Muslim Believers Defending from Christians Church’ in Nagaland A Lemwang Chuhwanglim

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here is a community that established their house of worship as the ‘Muslim Believers Church’ in Nagaland. Does this name belong to Muslims who attend the church or Christians who have become Muslims who attend the church? Neither one nor the other would be accepted by Muslims or Christians unless it was meant for interreligious dialogue programs to bring peace among the different religious groups of people. Both Muslims and Christians in Nagaland should pay attention to such a community who use the two religious names as their religious identity which is against the teaching of both Islam and Christianity. One can imagine that such a ‘Muslim Church’ community must have been established by the illegal Bangladeshi immigrants who carry their religious identity as Muslims. Islam does not teach to defame its religious identity through enacting any other religious identity together with Islam. In Islam, it says that anyone who believes in Islam should abandon carrying any other religious identity, for it defames the purity of Islamic identity. This is why Muslims in different parts of the world predominantly remain firm to the Islamic teaching. Al-Quran says "This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion"(Qur'an Al-Maa'idah 5:3) "If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (submission to Allah (God) never will It be accepted of Him" (Qur'an Aal'imraan 3:85). Hadith 4 says “Said the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu 'alayhiwasallam, "Islam requires that you should testify that there is no deity except Allah”. Every church in Nagaland should think seriously that no Muslims would agree to accept the name ‘Muslim Church’ in any society from any Muslim converts and no Muslims would accept the name ‘Christian Mosque’ from any Christian coverts. Churches in Nagaland should avoid being naïve to feel happy about anyone who converts to Christianity for the sake of obtaining some social values and identity in a locality. The first example of such naiveté was done among the churches in the Naga society during the acceptance of the western gospel that deteriorated many Naga cultures. Both early and modern Naga church leaders should explore

the knowledge of theology with the wisdom and knowledge from above to be able to identify the truth of any converts, specifically with the case of many illegal Bangladeshi immigrants who pretend to be Muslim converts for the sake of gaining a local identity which, in fact, will end up as demanding Naga citizenship. Every Naga church leader should understand that Christianity is not the religion to embrace anyone who says ‘I want to be a Christian’. Christianity does see the ethics of cheaters and non-cheaters to be a Christian. Similarly, Islam does the same towards any pretenders claiming to be Muslims for the sake of gaining privileges based on that identity to avoid being discriminated against and rejected in a community. Such Muslims only betray Islam and portray false Islamic teaching to people around the world. Even the Muslim community in the Naga society should prove that true Islam rejects people such as the illegal Bangladesh immigrants who defame Islam through a ‘Muslim Church’ as their religious identity. The word Islam in Arabic means selfsurrender to the Islamic God (Ruthven, Malise. 1997). How many Muslim converts who are parts of the ‘Muslim Church’ in Nagaland literally follow the same ethics when they join Christianity in Naga society? Such a question should be asked by both Muslims and Christians in the Naga society to anyone who defames any religion for the sake of claiming a local identity to escape from rejection. The world Muslim itself refers to one whom so surrenders him/herself to his/her religious teaching that is Islamic teaching (Malise). Tagging the name ‘Muslim’ with ‘Church’, within both the Christian and Muslim communities, shows the betrayal of one’s own religion. One may argue that anyone can use any religious identity whether he/she is Muslim or Christian. Such an argument will bring ramification of violence between the two religious groups in the near future. To avoid any future religious violence between Muslims and Christians in the Naga society, each religious community should investigate any group who manipulates and defames the purity of religion. It clearly shows that illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in different parts of the world display an allegiance to use a Muslim religious identity, as opposed to an ethnic identity, which often incites religious violence. Every Muslim strongly believes that the Qu’ran is the literal word of God

received by the Prophet Muhammad in his native Arabic tongue as waby means revelation in Arabic from God who passed it on to his followers (Abdullah Saeed, 2006). This same Al-Quran 2:173 details the foods that Muslims should eat (halal means unforbidden)and foods that are forbidden (haram means forbidden). “He only prohibits for you the eating of animals that die of themselves (without human interference), blood, the meat of pigs, and animals dedicated to another rather than GOD. If one is forced (to eat these), without being malicious or deliberate, he incurs no sin. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.” How many illegal, Bangladeshi immigrant Muslims in Nagaland follow this teaching if they are Muslim? There are many eye witnesses that many Bangladesh immigrant Muslims consume pork and dog meat which stands against the Islamic law. If this is the case, how genuinely do they claim the Muslim identity when any violence between the Bangladeshi immigrants and indigenous people takes place in Assam, Myanmar and a few other places? Al-Quran 16:115 says “He only prohibits for you dead animals, blood, the meat of pigs, and food which is dedicated to other than GOD. If one is forced (to eat these), without being deliberate or malicious, then GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful”. I believe that the illegal, Bangladeshi immigrant Muslims in Nagaland are not forced by anyone to consume pork and dog meat. There is no reason for their God to forgive them. In conclusion, there can be no Christians to have such as a ‘Muslim Church’, ‘Muslim Temple’, ‘Muslim Synagogue’, or ‘Muslim Cathedral’ and no Muslims will have a ‘Christian Mosque’, ‘Christian Mosula’, ‘Christian Mecca’, and so on. Any Muslim who gives such a name when he/she has no adherence to either of the two religions betrays the religion. Such people who defame religion for the sake of finding space to settle in the locality should be punished and excommunicated from the locality by any religious organization or local community in Nagaland. For the Church leaders in Nagaland, they should see whether such ‘Muslim Believers Church’ is known to the common Christians Association in Nagaland. The true Church is built according to the direction of the Holy Spirit as directed by God (Karl Barth, 2005) which is found in the Christian Holy Bible. Church leaders in Nagaland should see the intention behind the building of such a ‘Muslim Believers Church’.

Christian State! A Christian community! A Christian Church! A Christian Institute! A theocracy in name yet without Christ! That is where we are now. Everything has become Christian in this society of ours. And everyone claims to be Christians. So proud yet so void. In reality it has become more of Christians against Christianity. It has become a ‘religion of the state’ rather than individual. It rather appears to have like we are ‘preserving’ Christianity because we think that is our ancestors’ culture and traditions. What is this discrete Christianity in our context? Why waste in something that we no longer believe? We are dangerously moving to an age of Godlessness, a similar situation describe by Nietzsche in the ‘Death of God’ theology. As Dostoevsky put it: “If God is dead, then all things are possible!” If that is true than Dr. James Kennedy words in his book “What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?” will be a reality: “That vacuum has been filled with the totalitarian state, the loss of freedom for millions, the concentration camp and the gulag, the rise of abortion, infanticide, euthanasia and suicide, crime out of all proportion, and the most savage wars in the history of the world.”He also observed that the 20th Century was ”one of mass murder, genocide and institutionalised terrorism, the fruits of that phantom faith in the secular state that persists in promising liberation even as it attacks the most fundamental human attachments.” Christianity in reality has become an illusion for Christians. To affirm that we are not living in an illusion, we ourselves have to question our own beliefs. 1) Why are we Christian? 2) How is Christianity relevant to our social life or for that matter, what is Christ in society? 3) And how do we project Christianity? Unless we answer these three questions, our belief has no base. Life is meaningless unless there is something to believe in and unless we question what we believe, we do not believe in anything at all. That is why it is so important to question Christianity to establish what we believe is not void. We often criticize the churches for failing to meet the expectations of the people, which is true to a certain limit, yet we forget that we are the church itself. If a traditional church cannot change to meet the need of the people in a change circumstances, it becomes useless in its true meaning of existence. Yet in the course of church

bi-century of birth of don bosco BACKGROUND Don Bosco was born on 16 August 1815 to a poor farmer family in Becchi, a village in Italy He became fatherless at age of 2 years adding to the poverty and dysfunction of the family. His early childhood spent as a shepherd boy, under the gentle yet disciplined care of his god-fearing mother, was characterized by great vivacity, deep religiosity and a willingness and ability to try to do almost anything but, ‘sin’. His distinctive god-fearing and good nature earned him the good will of many benefactors who helped him learn many trades and at the same time go to school. Thus working while schooling, Don Bosco learnt trades like farming, carpentry, tailoring, cobbling and black smithy. He even worked as a bar-tender and also gave tuitions to younger students. He would later use these skills to train his own students. THE VISIONARY Don Bosco had prophetic dreams at age 9 wherein he was commanded to work for boys, winning their hearts with “gentleness and charity”. These dreams, the harsh reality of his fatherless childhood, and the negative impact of the industrial revolution marked by political turbulence, overcrowded cities, joblessness, slums, youth homelessness, crime and poverty instilled in him the desire to become a priest dedicated to the service of the young, the marginalized and the homeless. After his priestly ordination on June 5, 1841, he set up Oratories (religious youth centres), shoemaking and tailoring shops, and began training book-binders, carpenters, printers and mechanics where the poor, the street urchins, the vagabonds, the juvenile delinquents and marginalized youths were taught to become god-fearing, motivated and responsible citizens . To meet the material, pastoral and spiritual needs of communities under his care he depended on the help of benefactors. He wrote extensively, authoring many books on history and religion and a number of pamphlets and a few biographies. He edited several magazines and published a series of popular books particularly for boys. He built many churches, schools and oratories. THE EDUCATOR Don Bosco believed education to be a ‘matter of the heart’. Based on the principle of ‘Love rather than Punishment’, he founded the ‘Preventive System of Education’ with three principles: ‘Rea-

son, Religion and Kindness’ wherein he held that the teacher should be father, adviser and friend. He built his system on the rocks of the dignity of man, and his paternal love remains cherished by legions of youth through the ages as the ‘Father, Friend and Educator of Youth’, the title bestowed on him by Pope Pius XI at his canonization as a Saint of the Catholic Church on Easter Sunday of 1934. THE LIVING LEGACY Don Bosco died on January 31, 1888 leaving behind 250 houses of the Salesian Society in different parts of the world, taking care of 130,000 children. To carry on his youth mission, he founded three societies, namely the Society of St. Francis de Sales (SDB: Don Bosco Fathers and Brothers), the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA: Figlie di Maria Ausiliatrice, the Women Religious Congregation he founded with the help of Maria Domenica Mazzarello), and the Salesian Co-operators (An association of Lay People). Today, there are over 30 congregations and associations affiliated in his mission for the poor and marginalized youths working together as members of the Salesian Family, operating Educational Institutes, Orphanages, Homes for the destitute, Youth Centres and Vocational Training Centres through 95 geographical Provinces and spread across 130 countries. DON BOSCO’S CONTRIBUTION TO NORTH EAST INDIA The Salesians of Don Bosco began its Indian Mission in 1906 in Tanjore and Mylapore in South India as part of the Province of Portugal till 1912. From 1912-1923, it was part of the Roman Province of St. Peter. It became a Visitatoria in 1923 and became a full-fledged Salesian Province of India in 1926. In 1934 the Indian Province was bifurcated into North Indian & South Indian Provinces. Today, there are 11 Salesian Provinces namely Kolkata (1926), Chennai (1934), Guwahati (1959), Mumbai (1972), Bangalore (1979), Dimapur (1981), Hyderabad (1992), Delhi (1997), Trichy (1999), Panjim (2004) and Silchar (2013) Provinces. North East India was one of the earliest beneficiaries of the services rendered by Don Bosco. The first group consisting of 11 Salesians of Don Bosco led by Fr. Louis Mathias that left Valdocco, Italy on 23rd October 1921, reached Shillong on 13th January 1922. The Don Bosco Mission in Guwahati began in

1922 as Don Bosco Orphanage, subsequently became to be known as Don Bosco Technical School in 1932, and finally as Don Bosco School in 1948. The Province of Guwahati was erected on 17th October 1959 and it initially served the entire Northeastern region of India. The Province of Dimapur comprising the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland and parts of Upper Assam was erected on 8th December 1981with it’s Headquarters at Dimapur. The Salesians of Don Bosco are well appreciated for their excellence in all matters connected with education and for their willingness to go to rural areas thereby helping to bring rural talents to national mainstream. The Salesians of Don Bosco pioneered education in the region by establishing numerous institutes in several parts of the province. Some of the earlier institutes include those in Golaghat-1941, Doom Dooma-1953, Kohima (Christ King)-1953, Mao1956, Kohima-1957, Imphal-1958, D i b r u g a r h - 1 9 6 0 , Wo k h a - 1 9 6 5 , Tamenglong-1972, Harmutty-1977, Tuli-1977, Borduria-1979, Mon-1980, Khoupum-1981, Tinsukia-1981, Maram-1982, Shajouba-1982, Dimapur-1982, Salesian college Dim a p u r- 1 9 8 2 , L a n g j i n g - 1 9 8 3 , A m g u r i - 1 9 8 4 , To n g n a - 1 9 8 4 , Jorhat-1986, Sadiya-1986, Itanagar-1992, Rajanagar-1993, Dergaon-1995, Palin-1995, Mintong-1996, Sechii-Zubza-1997, Yachuli-1997, Hanguathong-1998, Rangajan (1999) DB College Itanagar-2000, DB College Maram-2000, DBV TC-2002, Doimuk-2002, Bosco College Dimapur-2003, Longding-2004, Paglam-2006, Mebo-2013 etc. Besides these, there are numerous informal and formal schools, vocational training centres, development agencies, hostels, orphanages, homes for the destitute children that have produced thousands of grateful beneficiaries and alumni. There are also many non-salesian institutes in the province today that were established and earlier managed by the Salesians of Don Bosco. THE BICENTENARY OF DON BOSCO’s BIRTH The bicentenary of Don Bosco’s birth is being celebrated world wide in 2015. As a preparatory run up to this auspicious event, the Relic of Don Bosco that has been touring the Salesian World since 25th April 2009 began its Indian tour from Dimapur

Province on 29th April 2011 to 25th May 2011. To commemorate that auspicious event, and in gratitude for the contribution of this 19th Century Catholic Saint to education, the Salesian Family of Dimapur Province installed a monument of Don Bosco: Father and Teacher of Youth at the Walford-Super Market traffic junction on 3rd December 2012. The bi-centenary celebration in the province will be a year-long event beginning 16th August 2014 with various activities across the states of Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and upper Assam. Committees have been formed to coordinate the various activities. While Rev. Fr. P.J. Bosco, the Vice-Provincial of the Salesians of Don Bosco is the Provincial Coordinator, the following are the Coordinators of the various regions: Rev. Fr. Nicholas & Rev. Fr. P.C. Philip (West Arunachal Pradesh), Rev. Fr. Nellisseril & Rev. Fr. K.P. Jose (East Arunachal Pradesh), Rev. Fr. K.O. Sebastian & Rev. Fr. Hans Igness (Manipur), Rev. Fr. Joshua & Rev. Fr. C.J. Mathew (Nagaland), and Bro. Biju & Sister Mary Vazayil (Upper Assam). The year-long event will culminate in a grand finale to be held in Dimapur in August 2015 when troupes from the various regions will share a day, exchanging experiences, culture and talents. Competitions will also be held in Song, Skit, Thematic Dance, Speech, and Choreography. In appreciation of the services rendered by Don Bosco particularly in the field of education, and with the goal to disseminate the virtues, values, ideals and philosophy of Don Bosco especially in context of youth services including education, Dimapur Provincial Federation of Don Bosco Alumni, a conglomerate of Past pupils of Don Bosco institutes across the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland and Upper Assam, and the Salesian Cooperators in the province will be organizing a ‘QUIZ ON DON BOSCO’ as one of the events of the bi-centenary with CASH AWARDS. The questionnaire for the ‘QUIZ ON DON BOSCO’ will be officially released by Rev. Fr. Nestor Guria, the Provincial of the Salesians of Don Bosco at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Kohima on 16th September 20124. For more information on Don Bosco, Bi-centenary celebration of Don Bosco’s birth and the various events, please Contact us at dbadimapurind@gmail.com Dr. Stephen Kamson Don Bosco Alumni Provincial Secretary Dimapur Provincial Federation

reformation to the new era, its identity on the crucified Christ must never be compromised. If it is compromised, the whole point of Christianity became null. With the present social problems going on around us, many Christians mum to what they believe is right. The tendency to form into sect within owns Christian community seems to be projecting a sense of self-godliness among them. If we try to find the root of all these social problems it all narrows down to personal struggles which are always projected externally. Without personal struggles there can be no real Christianity, yet at the lack of understanding one’s own personal struggles and the lack of realizing the need for dependency on God result to social struggles. Ultimately, Christianity has to be relevant at personal level in order to become relevant at social level. It is unfair to generalize the whole church on a negative side when there are also many churches which are doing so well in both the spiritual and social matter. Yet I also feel necessary that we need to unite together to bear the problems of one as a whole and reset the testimony of true Christianity. I do not deny the fact the Cross has the power to defend itself. As a matter of fact I believe we are all instruments to this power of the Cross. C. S. Lewis in his book, ‘The Screw tape Letters’, justly put the word of the devil, “The fine flower of unholiness can grow only in close neighbourhood of the Holy. Nowhere do we tempt so successfully as on the very step of the altar.” It calls for us to be most careful as ‘Christians in Christianity’ not as ‘Christians in society’. Taking the word ofYürgen Moltmann, “One must become godless oneself and abandon every kind of self-deification or likeness to God, in order to recognize the God who reveals himself in the crucified Christ.” Admitting our weakness doesn’t lower us socially or morally, rather it leads us to understand the limitations of humanity and the need for intervention from God. In realization of our weakness we are given the vision of our strength in the Cross. Let us help each other to wake up from this illusion of being as a ‘Christian in society’ and regenerate the real Christianity in the crucified Christ. Thekhro Mero Zhipa Colony, Pfutsero Town Post Box No. 7 797107, Nagaland.

please open the cage Rhoney

My sister had brought a little sparrow One morning, a year back, When the last day she came from her college. And she kept that inside a cage, Beside my window, as it was too tiny And had yet to learn to fly. I didn't see her crying, unlike my mother, For the degree she could not get, As our father could bring home very little After he had spent most on liquors and gambles. "A few pieces of paper can't decide what we become," My brave sister would say, with a wide smile. Mother of course would not believe that Nor she believed my sister's smile was true. "Norah, who will teach the sparrow to fly? Will it be able to fly? Ever?" I would ask her, and she would say with a kiss, "Nothing can stop it, love, but itself." I would see her often, combing her hair, She would leave home, smiling, on mornings, With the least papers she had, in her hands, While feathers started to grow on the bird. And she would return, with tired eyes, With hidden tears, but seeing us, she would smile. "If you forget to smile, you forget to live, love." She explained to me one day, as she left, smiling. I heard mother complaining, the world is wretch And she hadn't had enough papers. "No one believes her," she sobbed, like always. I didn't understand all, but Norah's smile was sad. She came home that night, with the saddest face. "Norah, do you think the bird has learnt to fly yet? I have not seen it flapping its wings!" "You should set the cage open, Rory, try it," She said, without smiling, and she sat Beside the hearth, burning all the papers she had. Next morning, I heard my mother crying again Like she would often do, just it was louder. I crawled and opened the cage, like Norah said. I believed the bird would not fly, but it flew away, Amazingly, like it knew the skill from thousand years, And nothing could stop it that day. I ran to Norah's room, to tell her she was right, But she was sleeping still, mother screaming beside her Complaining still, she had not had enough papers. The ashes of the papers she burnt the other night Was contained in a bottle, under which was a paper The last paper she had left behind. Norah was dead, while my father still slept In his room, unaware, for he had drunk too much. I didn't understand all, but I knew she was gone. People say, she had taken something bad, And blame it on father, who curse them for it, But I think, she just had forgotten to smile.

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This Is Our Only Hope Billy Graham he decline in moral values we see in Western culture coincides with the decline in this culture's view of God's Word, the Bible. In this classic message, presented in 1966 at the 150th anniversary of the American Bible Society, Billy Graham calls for a return to the Bible as the authoritative guide for national life. It has been well over four centuries since William Tyndale was sentenced to death for translating the Bible into English. We find in Tyndale's ashes not only a symbol of the impact that the Bible has made in our world, but also a symbol of the price paid by many heroes of the faith to give us our Bible. Miles Coverdale, who 400 years ago issued the first printed copy of the Scriptures in our language, was banished from England. The decaying bones of pioneer translator John Wycliffe were dug up 31 years after his burial and publicly desecrated. Thus, when we read the Bible today, we must remember that every page has been preserved through the years by the tears, the blood and the agony of courageous men and women. One of the greatest tragedies of America today is that the Bible is an open book available to everyone, but to millions of Americans it is a closed book—either because they leave it unread or because they read it without applying its teaching to themselves. Men somehow think that in an age of scientific achievement, this ancient book is out of date. However, I am convinced that the Bible is just as relevant for today as it was for the first century. America is facing a moral crisis that will ultimately determine the future of this nation. The security of America is not being threatened abroad so much as it is being threatened by immorality at home. We are in the midst of a moral struggle that is just as important for the survival of America as the revolution led by George Washington and his co-patriots. Most Americans hate to admit we are in a crisis, but its bitter fruits are all around us. We are adrift without answers. No single authority rules our conduct. No church lays down the moral law for all. No tribal customs and taboos define the limits of our immoralities. We are free to be prejudiced or promiscuous, to cheat or chisel. We are left floundering in a money-motivated, sex-obsessed society. Nowhere is the moral confusion more apparent than in the area of sexual morality. The country is paying a fantastic price for this moral-sexual confusion, which began a few years ago in this country and now has reached full tide. It is getting worse with every pass-

he future of the Bride of Christ will be as glorious as the promises of the Word are. Every line of truth written in the truth will inspire and convict every loveable sons and daughters of God to the powers of what we trust. For as high as the heavens are, God’s love for His lovers are unquenchchable and unmatchable. To speak of what we trust, wed trust in love and it is this very trust which builds us up in the powers of God. In regard to God’s promises to His wife, the phases and dimensions of His vows are in this life and the next. The affair we have with God is the most honorable and it is for us to honor it. Just as we are predestined to be God’s bride, it is also for us to honor our engagement to our maker and to Christ. The love and faithfulness Christ gave to God is a depiction of His radical commitment to the truth. Since Christ lived in God’s will He inherited all the promises of the Word and if we live in God’s will all the assured promises will be ours. It had been destined for the Scripture to come into being in the way it is today and prophecies after prophecies are being fulfilled and whatever is yet to come is yet to come. The Word came to this world not only to save but to exalt us to the highest in the eternal reign that is to be. Every blessing experienced in this life are just a taste of how it will be in the next life. The truth is being experienced and it is by how the church receives it which determines the degree of God’s revival in

ing hour. It threatens the foundations of our democracy and the security of our republic. We are rapidly becoming a secularized society. We are unwittingly accepting the idea that man is simply a physical being—that life on this planet is all there is. This materialism and secularism has captured millions of people in Europe and America. Millions now explain the universe without a reference to God, morality without the Ten Commandments, personality without a soul, the good life without hope of immortality. This is blatant secularism and humanism. We see this trend in the great social programs that have now been instituted by federal, state and local governments. We are almost totally preoccupied with the things that minister to the life of the animal-man. Nothing else matters. "Eat, drink and be merry" (Luke 12:19) is the prevailing slogan of our generation and all too often the emphasis of many churches. If we accept the fact that man is only an animal—that God is dead, that only this life counts—then there are only two alternatives. One is total license, where man's animal instincts of selfishness, greed, jealousy, lust, rebellion, indulgence and possessiveness are allowed to run totally free. The other is total control, where these instincts are controlled by the state. We now see government moving into every area of our lives. There is, however, a third alternative that I would like to submit to you. It is a return to the Bible as the authoritative guide for our national life. It is the acceptance of the moral principles laid down by the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount as the guidelines to every area of our lives. Our secular view of man would have to be abandoned. The emphasis on materialism would have to be replaced by an emphasis on the moral and spiritual nature of man. We would have to embrace wholeheartedly the Christian view of man and life as our forefathers did—and we would have to do it voluntarily! The primary thrust of the Bible is alien to the secular orientation of our day. The Bible proclaims absolutes at a time when relativism is the prevailing philosophy of the Western World and when ultimate truth is regarded as an impossibility. Relativism tries to assure us that all things are subject to change. They say that true religion of today may be untrue tomorrow; the ethics of today may be completely reversed tomorrow; the immoralities of today may be the norm tomorrow. However, once you start reading the Bible and believing it to be the Word of the Living God, the picture changes. Absolutes become fixed principles by which men guide their course from one generation to another.

They are true yesterday, today and forever. The absolutes of the Holy Bible give man something on which he can depend and by which he can steer the course of society. I am convinced that only as we abandon secularism and embrace the biblical concept of man can America and the world be saved. A return to the Bible would change the moral tone of our nation. The Bible says: "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people" (Prov. 14:34). A return to the Bible would strengthen our home life. I receive letters every day from people whose homes were on the brink of disaster, but who now thank God that they accepted Jesus Christ. One man wrote: "My home was on the rocks, but now that our family has accepted Jesus Christ, it is on the Rock." A return to the Bible would do more for race relations than any other single thing we could do. The teaching of the Bible could take the bigotry, hate and prejudice out of the hearts of men today. A return to the Bible would put sex in right perspective. The abnormal use of sex is a result of our depraved, sinful nature. It takes that which is holy and drags it down into the gutter. It makes a plaything of the most creative, the most sacred gift God has given to man. Nothing can bring sex into its proper place as quickly as a spiritual awakening. A return to the Bible would give purpose to our young people. A return to the Bible would also restore a high sense of destiny to our nation. The men who founded our nation had a high view of what our nation should be under God. True, some of them were not what they should have been, but at least they believed that faith in God and reverence for Him gave man a dignity he could not otherwise have. They sought for the guidance of Almighty God in the affairs of the nation. They prayed in times of crisis—and they got answers to their prayers. But to make it more personal, a return to the Bible would also give the inner peace and security that people are desperately looking for. Woodrow Wilson once said, "Give the Bible back to the people, unadulterated, unaltered, unexplained, uncheapened, and then see it work for the whole nation." Just as Christianity began with the dedication of a few in an isolated upper room, so it can be revived by a handful who dare to give Christ all they have. Charles Spurgeon once said: "A lion needs no defense—just turn it loose." Our greatest need at this hour is to turn the Bible loose throughout the world.

God's promise to His Bride For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,“ plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 her. As sinners we are guilty of sin but it is by grace that we are now representing what God is. Undeserving as we are and adulterous as we were, we would have perished in our sins had it not being for the blood of Christ. In God’s rebuke to us the Holy Scriptures states “If a man divorcés his wife and she leaves him and marries another man, should he return to her again? Would not the land be completely defiled? But you have lived as a prostitute with many lovers-would you now return to me?” Declares the Lord. (Jeremiah 3:1) The depiction of this clearly reveals our sins and as the conviction gets stronger, the revelations of what had been and of what we must be will be seen by us when the light makes us see it. It is only by the truth that we get to know the feelings of God and His desires for us. when we get to know God’s feelings for us, we get a taste of what love and devotion is and of what faithfulness and commitment is. In regard to the salvation of the Church, the Holy Scriptures states “ Not everyone who says to me, ‘ Lord, Lord’, will enter the

The most destructive weapon: There is a weapon, more powerful and more destructive than any other weapon known to man. It is not even a weapon made by man. This weapon has been known to start wars, destroy friendships, devastated relationships, break hearts, cause enmity and spark national revolutions. It has ruined more reputations, wrecked more homes, split more churches, driven more people out of the ministry and caused more hatred than any other weapon in the world. Concealed and deadly, this weapon is the three inch animal that lives in a pool of saliva, behind an ivory cage of teeth and covered by a pair of lips known as “the tongue”. Gossip is saying nasty things about people instead of good things. Gossip is spreading rumors that might not be true. Gossip hurts people. If you think the world of others, you won't tell the world all about others and their problems.There are few sins people commit in which the tongue is not involved. Ever wonder why people gossip? The foremost reason--- they want to get noticed so badly, and gossiping gives them that brief moment of fame and attention. In the Decalogue the ninth commandment, "Do not bear false witness against your neighbor" is in a way telling us to be extremely careful with what we say. Bluntly speaking it just means--- shut your mouths unless your words are going to bless people and glorify God.

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kingdom of heaven, but only the ones who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. ( Matthew 7:21 ) Here the will of God means salvation and it is only by the Holy Spirit that the will of God gets established in us. Trust this, it is not God’s will for anyone to perish and as we represent His will, it is so important for us to be committed to His passion and desires. The marital human relationship is just a sign of what we are and will be to God. There has to be seriousness in this and unless we embrace this with seriousness there will be less reasons to rejoice and more reasons to regret in the age that is to come. The promise of God to His Bride is this “I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion. I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will acknowledge the Lord (Hosea 2:19-20). Every word that comes out of the mouth of God will always accomplish its purpose. The more it is pursued with seriousness the greater the powers of it will work through us. it is we who should be wiser still to inherit

the greater rewards which are reserved for those whom it has been reserved for. This calls for attention in the body of Christ and we who represent His Bride must live in conformity to His standard of Holiness. In the truth we welcome everyone who loves Christ to seek and desire the greater crowns and glory which are reserved for those whom it had been reserved for. It is for us to keep on waiting as watchmen wait for the morning and we must keep on praying as Moses lifted his hand up to ensure victory for his people. It is only by the truth that our salvation can be secured in this life and the next. This may startle you but the truth is that we are not saved till we are saved and we have not reached till we have reached. While the faith of a higher dimension is also this: We are saved even before we are saved and wed have reached even before we have reached. The point is this: Even as we await Christ in holy expectation, it is important for us to keep on purifying ourselves in the truth. This is a holy message for the Bride of Christ. Expect the best! Desire the best and the best will given unto us when His desires dwells in us. The invitation of the Wedding of Holiness are on. Whoever accepts it receives it and whoever rejects it rejects the One who gave it. Let the holiness of Christ be made complete in us. God is holiness and we are His. Ambrose.J.Chakre Founder President Ambrose Foundation in Christ Ministries Kohima Nagaland

'I Walked in That Church an Addict, and I Came Out Free'

egendary singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson credits God for delivering him from cocaine addiction after attending a church service in Los Angeles that changed his life nearly 30 years ago. Robinson, who is mainly known for his association with Motown Records, says cocaine was "a whole other animal" in terms of his narcotic abuse. But it was a pastor's prayer that made him end his addiction, he explained. "She told me that God had told her I was coming [to the service]. And she told me all the things that were happening to me, physically and emotionally and mentally – which I shared with no on one earth," Robinson said in an interview with The Telegraph. "No one knew. She told me every one of them that night. She said God had showed her what was going on. And I walked in that church an addict, and I came out free. May of 1986. Never looked back." Prior to his cocaine addition, Robinson said he used to smoke weed but he underestimated how severe his drug abuse would become later on. "I thought that it couldn't happen to me. That's the cunning of drugs … Because when I was younger I used to smoke a whole lot of weed. But weed was always manageable for me. I could have some killer weed and put it away for a year and not touch it! It never had the handle on me. I had the handle on it," said Robinson. He also said he rejected help from his friends and family whom he had distanced himself from at the time while adding that he remains grounded now because he stays "protected" by people in his circle that often say no to him or tell him "that's not right, or what do you think you're doing?" "But when you divorce yourself from these types of people in your life, then you have a tendency to be able to run amok, when you surround yourself with yes people," said Robinson. "And that's what most people who go amok do – they surround themselves with yes people. Anything you do is fine 'cause you're you and you're popular. And that's dangerous." That is why he takes on a tough but paternalistic attitude and approach with younger artists, he explained. Having entered the music business in his early 20s, Robinson, who is now 74, said he does not know what he would do if he was entering the music scene as a young artist now like Justin Bieber. "He does have genuine musical talent. But I feel very bad for him 'cause he's on the wrong track. And I'd like to have a one-on-one conversation with him. I met him in the beginning and he was a nice kid. I just think he's running with the wrong people now, and being influenced by the wrong things," said Robinson. After living sober from drugs for decades, Robinson said he now remains focused on music more than anything these days. "I do concerts because I love it. It's my favorite part of my work because I get a chance to be with the people, to see the fans, to be one-on-one with them, to have a good time with them. They're singing the songs back to me. We're having a wonderful time. That's my draw."

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The destructive power of the tongue

Bible warned us to watch our tongues. It warned us against the danger of gossiping but it happens all the time. In James 3:1-12 we are told that genuine religion should exert a controlling influence over a person's tongue. James's treatment of the topic may be broken into three subdivisions: 1) The weighty responsibility of teachers (vv. 1-2); 2) The powerful influence of the tongue (vv. 3-6); 3) and the perversity of the tongue (vv. 7-12). The judgment of teachers will be especially strict because greater responsibility rests on them. The reason for this is that the teacher's essential instrument, the tongue, has such great influence. The tongue is the most difficult member of the body to control.Since sins of the tongue are hardest to avoid, anyone who can control the tongue is surely able to "keep his whole body" from being used as an instrument of sin. James illustrates the powerful influence of the tongue by the practice of putting bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us. A small bit can turn the whole animal. So a person who controls the tongue can control his or her whole being. The next illustration on the influence of the tongue is the rudder of a ship. Compared to the size of the vessel and the power of the gale, the rudder was but a minute part; yet it guided Gossiping as James tells us: We have a tendency to talk about other the ship. The tongue also is a small item people’s affairs, the unpleasant ones. The like the rudder. Yet, also like them, it ex-

Scripture: James 3:1-12 Selie Visa erts a powerful influence. The tongue is able to sway multitudes. It can alter the destinies of nations. The destructive potential of the tongue is graphically pictured by a forest fire. Thousands of acres of valuable timber may be devastated by a "small spark." At creation God gave human beings the dominion over the animals that they have exercised ever since. In its natural state the tongue "is a restless evil,"When James says, "No man can tame the tongue," he is stating that no one by himself or herself can subdue the tongue. This is not to say that God cannot bring it under control, for the tongue of the regenerate person can be controlled by the indwelling Holy Spirit. The mouth should be used consistently to praise God and to express love and kindness to other people.A plant produces according to its nature, whether figs, grapes, or any other fruit. Similarly a salt spring cannot produce fresh water. Therefore, out of the mouth of a good person come good words, and out of the mouth of a sinful person come sinful words.

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before a small group, such as adult Sunday school or Bible study, begins the actual lesson or study. After everyone has had a chance to get coffee and snacks, a group leader will ask if anyone has a prayer need or a prayer request. The gossip will spill the personal news this way: "I'd like to request prayer for Jill, who is experiencing some difficulties right now." Everyone else will nod in agreement, except for Jill, who isn't at the prayer time. Gossip veterans know that you don't give the juicy details until the prayer time actually begins. Since you are "talking to God," you can disguise the gossip as a prayer, and since you're praying for Jill rather than talking about her, you can spill the beans without appearing to take any delight in her unfortunate situation. -- The Church Case Scenario by Bruce Bickel & Stan Jantz

The tongue determines our eternal destiny: "But I tell you that men will have to give account on the Day of Judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned" (Matthew 12:36-37). Words are extremely important, in fact, so important that according to Jesus they determine our destiny. Our words will eiA gossip wrapped beautifully ther justify or condemn us. This same law as a prayer request: Prayer time is a subtler version of shar- is common to man. A man is judged to be ing time. Prayer time usually occurs just guilty or not guilty based on testimony, that

is, by his or her words. Conciliatory speech: A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger (Proverbs 15:1). The way one answers another person will have an effect on the response. Therefore it is wise to use a gentle answer to turn away wrath. More than merely gentle or soft, the idea seems to be conciliatory, i.e., an answer that restores good temper and reasonableness. To use a "harsh" word is to cause "pain" and will bring an angry response. Consequences of speech: “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (Proverbs 18:21).What people say can lead to life or death. So those who enjoy talking must bear its fruit, whether good or bad. We should be warned by this proverb, especially if we love to talk and gossip. “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers” (Ephesians 4:29).God has a divine a purpose for our tongues. Our tongues are for glorifying God. Our tongues are to be used to build up not tear down. When we encourage someone, it changes their life. Our words should comfort the heartbroken, encourage the faint and teach truth and wisdom. Psalm 19:14 “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.”

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8 Clean sweep for ABVP in DUSU poll Dimapur

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new Delhi, September 13 (ianS): The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Saturday made a clean sweep in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) election and credited their win to the fight against the controversial four-year undergraduate programme. The candidates of the ABVP - the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), bagged the posts of president, vice president, secretary and joint secretary. This victory has come after almost 18 years when they had last swept the DUSU polls in 1997. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah congratulated the student organisation for the thumping win. “I congratulate ABVP for winning all four panels in DUSU elections. The students and karyakartas of DU deserve the credit,” Shah said in a tweet. Delhi BJP chief Satish Upadhyay thanked the students of Delhi University for their unprecedented support to ABVP. The ABVP also credited the “(Narendra) Modi wave” for the win. “We can always credit Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the win, as he helped us greatly to roll back the four-year undergraduate programme,” Rohit Chahal, ABVP national president, told IANS. National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of the Congress, came second in all four posts followed by the left-wing All India Students’ Association (AISA). Last year too, ABVP had won three posts but lost the secretary’s post to the NSUI. Mohit Nagar won

the post of president securing 20,718 votes and beat NSUI’s Gaurav Tushir by a margin of 914 votes. After his win, Nagar said: “I am really happy. Students chose us because we tirelessly fought against the controversial four-year programme and got it removed.” Parvesh Malik won the vice president’s post, securing 21,935 votes as against NSUI’s Mona Chaudhary who got 14,076 votes. Kanika Shekhawat won the secretary’s post by netting 18,617 votes, beating the NSUI candidate Ameet Sidhu Teema by a margin of 2,717 votes. “As I am a woman, I am going to work towards making the campus safe for women and increase bus facilities,” an exhilarated Shekhawat said. ABVP’s joint secretary candidate Aashutosh Mathur won by the widest margin of 11,068 votes against Abhishek Chaudhary of NSUI. Mathur secured a maximum of 23,133 votes among all the winning candidates. The vote share of AISA has also increased. In total, 227,614 votes were polled from the 50 colleges affiliated with DUSU. Following the spectacular win, the winning candidates were showered with rose and marigold garlands. The supporters danced to drum beats, burst crackers and took out a march amid tight security by the Delhi Police. The winners said they will work for hostel accommodation, compact campuses and newer bus services for all the colleges of the university. However, the campuses are still littered with graffiti and paper pamphlets.

Vietnam important in India’s Look East policy: President new Delhi, September 13 (ianS): President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday termed Vietnam an “important pillar” in India’s Look East policy and said he hoped to strengthen this partnership when he meets his Vietnamese counterpart Truong Tan Sang during his state visit to the southeast Asian country. “We consider Vietnam as an important pillar in our Look East Policy. Vietnam has been a strategic partner for India both within ASEAN and in the wider region,” Mukherjee said in an interview to Vietnamese News Agency here prior to his state visit Sep 14-17. With ASEAN integration acquiring momentum, India and Vietnam have deepened regional interaction, stepped up initiatives to promote connectivity and expanded people-to-people links to “enhance our (IndiaVietnam) role in the new era”, he said. “I see India and Vietnam as partners, contributing to peace, prosperity and stability in the wider region,” he said. Mukherjee credited India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and former Vietnamese president Ho Chi Minh for laying the foundation of friendship between the two countries, adding the bilateral relations “have never been better than what they are today”. “Our strategic partnership, which was established in 2007, is now entering its eighth year of implementation. In recent years, our relations have witnessed a continuous broadening and deepening in all aspects,” he said. Mukherjee stressed there is immense potential for cooperation between the two countries. “I am confident that our mutual

goodwill can be translated into further mutually beneficial cooperation, as there is immense potential for future cooperation,” he said, adding that political, defence and security cooperation determined the nature of bilateral cooperation. “We are of the view that there is much more potential that can be realised in this area and both sides are working towards it, along with our regional partners,” he said. Noting that the trade volume between India and Vietnam increased three and a half times since 2007, Mukherjee said the prospects for investment cooperation are also bright. “More and more Indian companies are now looking at Vietnam for doing business. There is a great interest among businessmen for future cooperation and I am confident that with efforts on both sides, we will be able to increase our trade and investment levels several fold, in the years to come,” he said. Mukherjee expressed hope that cooperation in advanced areas like civil nuclear cooperation and space cooperation will be strengthened in the coming years. He said Vietnam is one of the largest recipients of India’s Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC). “We are expanding our education links through the Connect to India programme,” Mukherjee said, adding Buddhism closely connects the two countries and their peoples. Talking about the initiative for inter-mingling of youth of the two countries, Mukherjee said that both sides are working on increased youth and cultural exchanges including exchange of cultural content, films and television programmes.

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Resentment in Kashmir after worst flood in over a century Srinagar, September 13 (reuterS): Residents of revolt-torn Indian Kashmir turned their wrath on state administrators for failing to provide them with succour after the worst flooding in over a century, angrily dumping food parcels into gutters. A week into the disaster, large parts of Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, lay under water with many people still trapped atop their homes, and others crowded in relief camps. Their misery has added to problems of the administration in a Muslimmajority region where a revolt against Indian rule has simmered for nearly a quarter century. Many complain that the government, which has maintained a heavy presence in the territory to keep a lid on the revolt, has left them to their fate. Residents stranded for days by the floodwaters said that the army has selectively evacuated tourists and people according to a pre-set priority list, leaving locals to be rescued later by volunteers. “Helicopters came, and we waved our arms,” said Aasiya Kutoo, who was living at a temporary shelter. “Nobody came for us. Nobody in our area was rescued by air.” Outside one mosque-turnedcamp in Srinagar, food supplies dropped earlier in the day by a military helicopter were strewn in a gutter, rejected. “People said we don’t need this government food,” said Nayeem, who lives in the neighbourhood. He said since the state of India occupied Kashmir, they were only providing relief out of duty. “If another state occupied this land, they would be bound to do the same.” Both the Indian and Pakistan sides of the disputed Himalayan territory have been hit by extensive flooding since the Jhelum river, swollen by unusually heavy rain, surged last week. The river flows from Indian Kashmir to the Pakistan side, and then down into Pakistan’s lower In-

dus river basin. The Indian government has put the death toll at 200 in the part of Kashmir it controls but there are fears that number will rise as the damage to Srinagar, a city of one million, and villages in southern Kashmir is fully revealed. On the Pakistani side, officials put the death toll at 264 on Friday. Resentment Many residents are deeply resentful of what they say has been a complete absence of their local government and police in the wake of the disaster. Others drew a comparison to the thousands of police the state has deployed in the past to put down public protests against Indian rule, but were now nowhere to be seen. “If there is a single stone pelted, there are a hundred police out beating one person,” said Megha Dar, a teacher living in a temporary camp. “Where are they now? Where are the ministers?” Hundreds of thousands of soldiers are deployed in the Kashmir Valley, where the army says it has succeeded in putting down the armed groups that it believes are supported by Pakistan. A senior army official said it was unfortunate that the rescue effort had been politicized. “Our air force does not permit selective rescue,” he said. “The population has been affected by a tragedy. This reaction is a reflection of their lack of faith in the civic administration.” A new generation of young Kashmiris, who have grown up with house raids and army checkpoints, feel increasingly angry at Indian rule and champion street protests rather than the violent militancy that characterized the 1990s. Infrastructure Hit Several government employees decried that basic needs were not being met in the capital. Two government doctors said public hospitals were understaffed, and short on basic supplies and medicine.

In this photograph released by the Indian Air Force, flood-affected civilians travel inside an IAF aircraft out of Srinagar, India. Flash floods have killed hundreds, washed away crops, damaged tens of thousands of homes and affected over a million people since September 3, when heavy monsoon rains lashed Pakistan's eastern Punjab province and the Kashmir region, claimed by both India and Pakistan. (AP Photo)

14 children among the dead in Kashmir floods

Srinagar, September 13 (ianS): Fourteen children who died at a hospital here are among the 43 people found dead in the Kashmir Valley as the flood waters receded in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities said Saturday. Officials Saturday said the 14 children had died in the government-run G.B. Pant Hospital here. The hospital and other major hospitals in the city, including the Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) and the Government Medical College (GMC), were inundated in the floods. State government officials confirmed to IANS that 29 bodies had been found in the Kashmir Valley alone after the flood wa-

ters receded. Officials said there was four to 10 feet of flood water in residential areas of Shivpura, Rajbagh, Jawahar Nagar, Wazirbagh, Gogjibagh, Karan Nagar, Shetrashahi, Bemina, Qamarwari and some other areas in the Srinagar city. The main business hubs of the city - Lal Chowk, Residency Road, Maisuma, Hari Singh High Street and Karan Nagar are still submerged. The financial losses to businesses in these markets is estimated to be multi-crores. The markets in the old city areas of Srinagar have been closed for the last six days because of shortage of goods, although these areas are not affected by the flood waters directly.

The Srinagar-Jammu national highway through which all supplies are routed to the land-locked valley remained closed for the sixth day Saturday. Efforts are on to restore this lifeline to Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has confirmed that all records of state’s premier financial institution - The Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. - are safe and people need not worry about their deposits. People were seen lined up in unending queues at petrol pumps in north Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. Authorities have started bringing in petroleum products into the Valley through the ManaliLeh-Srinagar highway that

is open for traffic. More than 15,000 people from different parts of the country are waiting at the Srinagar airport to be flown out of the flood-ravaged Valley, officials said. Although the local radio station and Doordarshan are still unable to resume services, an alternative arrangement was started Friday by airing flood-related messages through the Prasar Bharati controlled FM station here. All telecom connectivity, including landlines, mobile services and the internet, are shut for the fifth day Saturday in the Valley despite claims by the authorities that these were being restored “on a war footing”.

“The local government is totally crippled,” added Riyaz Ahmad, an officer with the labour department, who was volunteering at a civilian-run relief camp.

“There has been no communication from my superiors. Every department is totally defunct.” Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar

Abdullah said the severity of the floods had knocked out his administration in the first few hours itself. But it had since recovered and was trying to do its

best to deliver aid. He said part of the problem was people did not heed flood warnings broadcast from government vehicles and mosques last weekend.

Road safety draft bill aims to save 200,000 lives

new Delhi, September 13 (ianS): With an abysmal road safety record in India that says one human life is lost in accidents every three minutes, the Narendra Modi government has proposed a new draft model bill that targets to save 200,000 lives in five years. The draft also proposes some radical changes in the existing norms governing road safety, such as unified driver licensing system across India, a national independent watchdog answerable to parliament and a fast-track approval system for vehicles so that spare parts can become cheaper. “In a nutshell, the new bill,

for which we want inputs for victims of all accidents accident fund providing from all stakeholders, seeks during the crucial golden mandatory insurance to all to achieve three major mile- hour in addition to a motor road users. Special emphastones,” a transport ministry official told IANS. These milestones, he said, were to save 200,000 lives in five years, add some four percent to the coun* Creation of a motor accident fund for immediate try’s gross domestic prodrelief to accident victims within golden hour. uct due to efficient and safe road transport sector and * Unified driver license system, automated driving test. * Integrated database for manufacturer, transport creation of one million jobs department, insurer and enforcement agency. with more investments. The Easy transfer of vehicles. new draft aims to make pro* Electronic detection and centralised offences visions for enforcement of information to identify repeat offenders. modern safety technologies * Introduction of safety equipment in motor vehicles and creation of a motor acas and when feasible, technologies such as intelligent cident fund for immediate speed adaptation, driver alert control, eye relief to accident victims. drowsiness detectors, distance closure rate It proposes to introdetection and green box monitoring. duce cashless treatment

Highlights of the draft road safety bill

sis will be laid on safety of school children and security of women. As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), under the home ministry, 461 people died and 1,301 were injured “every day” in traffic accidents in India in 2012. This makes it 19 deaths every hour or more than one every three minutes. To put this disquieting data in perspective, almost half the equivalent population of some countries like Iceland or the Maldives is wiped out on Indian roads every year. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), India accounts

for the highest number of deaths in road accidents. China with 97,551, the US with 41,292 and Russia with 37,349 have much lower deaths on their roads but with much more cars. The draft envisages making spare parts of vehicles cheaper while at the same time improving their design for safer travel. The draft further proposes to set up a transparent, single window licensing system along with a unified vehicle registration system that will bring the manufacturer, owner, transport authority, insurer and the enforcement agency under its ambit as well.

‘Modi should share power with states for real success’

hyDerabaD, September 13 (ianS): If Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping have to really succeed they will have to share power with statelevel leaders and work with them, feels an American political scientist. William J. Antholis, managing director and senior fellow in Governance Studies at The Brookings Institute, an influential US think tank, believes Modi will work with the statelevel leaders as he himself served as the chief minister of Gujarat. He said the Indian prime minister also stated in his Independence Day address that he believes in empowering chief ministers.

The American political scientist feels though the Modi government enjoys majority in Lok Sabha, it will still have to work with regional parties in the upper house of the Parliament. “We have powerful leaders in both India and China. There is paradox of their power. There is something they can do centrally but for real success to happen they have to share power with state level leaders or work them,” he said in an interaction with a select group of journalists here. Antholis is the author of “Inside Out, India and China: Local Politics Go Global” published last year in which he explores how country-sized provinces and states in both the

countries are increasingly becoming global players. Antholis, who plans to release the book in India in a couple of weeks with a new preface, believes that state level leaders in India have started seizing responsibility that comes with elected authority where as in the past they let the bureaucracy take the power and dissipate. The analyst, who met Modi and several statelevel leaders before writing the book, said Modi was not elected because of nationalism but because of his economic message. He pointed out that some prominent Muslim Indian writers like M.J. Akbar embraced his candidacy. “There can be a bad side

of his nationalism and there can be a good side,” he said and pointed out that he has shown good side by reaching out to Pakistan and also by mooting inter-communal truce for 10 years. “Although we hope for a permanent peace treaty,” he said. “If he goes out of way to pick up fight with Pakistan or foment inter-communal violence, people will not be happy. Americans will be enthusiastic about the initial signs he has given,” he said. Antholis compared Modi to former US president Ronald Reagan. He said like Reagan, Modi is a nationalist and also stands for free market. He said one should not set high expectations from Modi’s up-

coming visit to US. “This is a turning point for India and in all its bilateral relations not just with US but with Japan, Australia, China, Bhutan and Pakistan...,” he said. He believes Modi had an opportunity to lay down for President Obama the things that are important from his side of relations. He said the strengths in India-US relations which were taken for granted are the people to people connection. He stressed on working on those strengths for long-time relationship and not just for making few announcements. On Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to India, he said good trading relations were crucial for both the countries. He said China

needed innovative economy which India can teach it and India needed hard Chinese investments. He, however, said security concerns were real on border, in oceans and even in cyber side as Chinese hackers can be very disruptive. “It is important that India make clear that it is not going to be pushed around.” “US and Japan are eager to work with India. This will be a little bit threat to China as it will feel encircled by US and Japan but for all three countries it is important to make sure that China doesn’t stumble into trouble unintentionally,” he said and pointed out that as it grows its economy China is thirsty for oil and energy.

9 Clinton wants How UN troops defied orders, more done to opened fire and escaped rebels halt kidnappings

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language on the UNDOF mandate was typically vague about the lengths to which peacekeepers could go in their own defense, but the new flexibility granted to the force did satisfy the demands of the council members and UNDOF troop contributing countries. The Filipinos put those tougher rules of engagement to work on Aug. 30 when they killed three rebels in a firefight.

Philippine Armed Forces Chief Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang gestures as he talks about "the greatest escape" of Philippine troops deployed as UN Peacekeepers in the Golan Heights while being besieged by a rebel faction in Syria, during a forum with foreign correspondents on September 2 at suburban Mandaluyong city, east of Manila, Philippines. Catapang said that a U.N. peacekeeping commander in the Golan Heights should be investigated for allegedly asking Filipino troops to surrender to Syrian rebels who had attacked and surrounded their camp. Catapang further said he advised the 40 Filipino peacekeepers not to lay down their arms, and they defied the U.N. peacekeeping commander's order. Instead, they staged a daring escape from the Golan camp over the weekend, ending a tense, dayslong standoff.(AP Photo)

UNITED NATIONS/ MANILA, SEpTEMbEr 13 (rEUTErS): Early on Aug. 28, al Qaeda-linked militants fighting government forces in Syria crossed a ceasefire line in the Golan Heights on Israel’s border and seized 45 Fijians serving in a United Nations peacekeeping force. The leader of a nearby U.N. contingent from the Philippines telephoned a commanding officer in Manila. They were surrounded, the leader said. Should they surrender and risk being kidnapped by the rebels or hold their ground? The U.N. force commander, General Iqbal Singh Singha of India, fearing Fijian lives could be in jeopardy if the Filipinos engaged in a firefight, ordered the Filipinos to hold their fire. In Manila, General Gregorio Catapang gave different orders to his subordinate thousands of miles away in the Middle East: Stand your ground. Don’t surrender. For three days, Filipino troops fended off hundreds of rebels from the Islamic militant Nusra Front group,

killing at least three on the final day before escaping under cover of darkness to Israel. The Fijians were released on Thursday after two weeks of negotiation. U.N. officials and diplomats say the incident with the Philippine peacekeepers highlights a fundamental problem with peacekeeping missions, one that may be impossible to resolve. National peacekeeping contingents retain allegiance to their commanders at home and when bullets fly, they have no problem disobeying U.N. force commanders and taking orders from home. Based on interviews with U.N. officials, diplomats and Philippine military sources, including an official report on the incident from Manila, Reuters has pieced together a narrative of the events of Aug. 28 to Aug. 30 leading up to the dramatic escape of Philippine troops from the militants’ siege. It was not the first time that fighting from Syria’s three-year-old civil war spilled onto Israel’s doorstep. But it was the most

violent incident in the Golan Heights since the Syrian conflict erupted in March 2011. The 1,223-strong sixnation U.N. force, known as UNDOF, has been on the Golan Heights since 1974. Its job is to monitor the ceasefire line between Syria and Israel - the so-called disengagement zone that bars both Israeli and Syrian troops. The two countries have officially been at war since the end of the 1973 Arab-Israeli war but their border has been largely quiet. Before the Syrian war broke out, blue-helmeted U.N. observers stationed in the mountainous region had a relatively easy job. For years their main enemy was boredom. That changed in March 2013, when Syrian rebels kidnapped 21 Filipino peacekeepers. All were released unharmed, but two months later rebels kidnapped and released a handful of others. The spillover of violence from Syria’s civil war prompted Austria, Croatia and Japan to pull out of UNDOF. The Philippines also

considered pulling out but stayed at the U.N.’s request. Fiji, Nepal and Ireland agreed to help fill UNDOF’s depleted ranks and the U.N. Security Council toughened the mission’s rules of engagement to give its peacekeepers more freedom to fight back when under threat. After the 2013 kidnappings, countries providing troops complained that carrying a pistol was insufficient for a shifting battleground where rebels have shoulder-launched missiles and heavy machine guns. They wanted armored vehicles and heavier weapons - and the freedom to shoot to kill, if necessary, when under attack. In June of last year, when the U.N. Security Council approved its sixmonth renewal of UNDOF’s mandate, the council emphasized “the need to enhance the safety and security of UNDOF.” It also endorsed U.N. recommendations for UNDOF to change its “posture and operations,” allowing troops to defend themselves when attacked. The Security Council

ORDER DISOBEYED After encircling the troops on Aug. 28, Nusra militants communicated to the Filipinos and to the Fijians, who were being held elsewhere at an unknown location, an offer of safe passage if they handed over their weapons. The Filipinos did not trust the militants to keep their word. Philippine military officials in Manila have said openly that General Singha ordered the surrounded troops to raise a white flag, abandon their positions and leave their guns behind for Nusra, a group that the U.N. Security Council last year added to its blacklist of al Qaedalinked terrorists. Taking their orders from home, they ignored General Singha. Rather than abandoning their position and weapons, they stayed put and prepared to defend themselves while Philippine military officials and their UNDOF contingent discussed escape plans. U.N. officials vehemently denied there was an order for the peacekeepers to leave their guns behind, especially as Nusra is subject to a U.N. arms embargo. What U.N. peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous has acknowledged is that the Filipinos were ordered to hold their fire to avoid jeopardizing the lives of the Fijians. He voiced total confidence in General Singha’s decisions during the standoff. Two days later, tensions escalated. The Nusra militants were growing impatient at the negotiations with UNDOF. The United Nations had already fulfilled one of Nusra’s conditions by issuing a statement that said the world body was told the Fijians were seized “for their own protection.” But the U.N. statement was not enough for the reb-

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Around 6 a.m. on Aug. 30 the rebels attacked position 68 in the disengagement zone. Militants on three pickup trucks with mounted weapons attempted to ram through the steel gate of the encampment but were unable to break through. The Filipinos fired on the rebels but began to run low on ammunition. Sporadic exchanges of fire lasted for seven hours. In the meantime, Filipino troops supported by an Irish armored column rushed to nearby position 69 to extract 32 trapped Filipinos. The armored column was fired upon but the U.N. peacekeepers did not fire back. The operation succeeded. There were still 40 Filipinos trapped at position 68, along with the 45 Fijian hostages elsewhere. The United Nations tried to link the groups in negotiations but Nusra refused, saying they were separate issues. A ceasefire was reached that would run until negotiations were to resume at 9 a.m. on Aug. 31. Nusra reinforced its siege as more than 20 vehicles with over 200 rebels arrived on the scene to prevent the 40 remaining Filipinos breaking out of position 68 the way their compatriots had done at position 69. But the reinforcement failed to keep the Filipinos penned in. The blue helmets had a new plan. Under cover of darkness, Filipino soldiers at position 68 quietly cut the barbed wire and one-byone scaled a perimeter wall three meters (yards) tall, crossed a mine field and walked 2.3 kms (1.4 miles) to the Israeli side of the Golan Heights. The last man reached safety two hours later. Catapang jubilantly described it to reporters as “the greatest escape”. U.N. officials acknowledge a sharp disagreement between Singha and the Filipinos, and several accused the Filipinos of thinking only of their own safety and ignoring that of the Fijians held captive. “The force commander was not only thinking of the security and safety of the Filipinos, but also of the Fijians. Resolving only one issue could affect the resolution of the second problem,” said a senior U.N. official.

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NEw YOrK, SEpTEMbEr 13 (Ap): Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday urged the United Nations to come up with a more robust strategy to combat the growing use of kidnappings of girls and women as a war tactic across the globe. Speaking at a conference in New York, the former secretary of state and potential 2016 presidential contender said she was deeply concerned about the threat posed to women by terrorist group like Boko Haram and the Islamic State militants occupying parts of Iraq and Syria. “I’m afraid that there is, unfortunately, a bit of a trend moving in that direction of terrorist groups to do that, especially as they’re recruiting foreign fighters from elsewhere,” she said during a brief Q&A session at the Roosevelt Institute’s Women and Girls Rising conference. Clinton, who had been talking about her work on women’s issues, called for “a much more vigorous response, probably from the U.N.” She acknowledged that the U.N. had passed a number of resolutions, including one addressing violence against women and girls in conflict, but said more needed to be done. “I think we need the U.N. to come up with a unified strategy, out of the Security Council, and to try to provide technical and human resources to immediately be deployed to try to prevent this and to try to track down those who have kidnapped these girls,” she said. “I think we need a process put in place very quickly that we can point to and rely on as we go forward.” Clinton also bemoaned the fact that some governments have not treated the kidnappings as seriously as she hoped. And said she expected the tactic to be “a big issue for the next couple of years, at least.” “It’s going to be a hard struggle with the metastization of terrorists groups across Africa, North Africa particularly, into the Middle East, the continuing presence of the Taliban and the Haqqani and other groups in Afghanistan and Pakistan,” she said, “for us to figure out how best to deal with their threats in general and then in particular their special attention to turning the clock back for women and girls.”

Xi urges neighbours to step up extremism fight bEIJING, SEpTEMbEr 13 (rEUTErS): China’s President Xi Jinping urged Central Asian states to step up the fight against religious extremism and cyber terrorism, state media said, as Beijing reaches for help across its borders in addressing security concerns in its restive Xinjiang region. Beijing says separatist groups in the far western region of Xinjiang, home to the Muslim Uighur minority, are seeking to form their own state called East Turkestan and have links with militants in Central Asia as well as Pakistan. The government says such separatists are influenced by militant groups’ training videos and audio from beyond its borders, though experts dispute their influence and reach. “(We) should make concerted efforts to crack down on the ‘three evil forces’ of terrorism, extremism and separatism,” the official Xinhua news agency said late on Friday, citing Xi’s speech in Tajikistan to the heads of state of other Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members. “Currently, (we) should focus on combating religion-involved extremism and Internet terrorism,” Xi said, adding that the group’s Regional Counter-Terrorism Structure (RCTS) should enhance efforts to combat drug trafficking. China, Russia and four Central Asian nations - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan - formed the SCO in 2001 as a regional security bloc to fight threats posed by radical Islam and drug trafficking from neighbouring Afghanistan. Many experts and rights groups say economic marginalisation of Uighurs is one of the main causes of ethnic violence that has killed hundreds of people across China in the past year and a half. They argue that benefits of development in Xinjiang, resource-rich and strategically located on the borders of ex-Soviet central Asia, largely have gone to majority Han Chinese, stoking resentment among Uighurs. China’s leaders have vowed to strike hard at religious militants and separatist groups. On Friday, a Chinese court sentenced three people to death and one to life in prison for an attack at a Yunnan province train station in March in which 31 people were killed and 141 injured.

A happy wife means a happy life NEw YOrK, SEpTEMbEr 13 (IANS): To all the husbands out there: the key to a quality marital life is to keep your wife happy no matter what. When it comes to a happy marriage, says an interesting study, the more content the wife is with the long-term union, the happier the husband is with his life no matter how he feels about their nuptials. “I think it comes down to the fact that when a wife is satisfied with the marriage she tends to do a lot more for her husband, which has a positive effect on his life,” explained Deborah Carr, a professor at the school of arts and science, Rutgers University. “Men tend to be less vocal about their relationships and their level of marital unhappiness might not be translated to their wives,” Carr added. Along with Vicki Freedman, a research professor at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research, Carr examined the personal feelings of both spouses to determine how these marital appraisals influence their psychological well-being. They analysed data of 394 couples who were part of a national study of income, health and disability in 2009 on older adults. In order to assess marital quality, participants were asked several questions such as whether their spouse appreciates them, argues with them, understands their feelings or gets on their nerves. Most of the participants rated their general life satisfaction high - with husbands rating their marriage slightly more positive than their wives. “For both spouses being in a better-rated marriage was linked to greater life satisfaction and happiness,” Carr noted. Researchers also found that while wives became less happy if their spouses became ill, the husbands’ happiness level did not change or reflect the same outcome if their wives got sick. “We know that when a partner is sick it is the wife that often does the care giving which can be a stressful experience. But often when a women gets sick it is not her husband she relies on but her daughter,” Carr stated. “The quality of a marriage is important because it helps couples manage difficult decisions regarding health and medical decision making,” researchers concluded. The paper was published in the Journal of Marriage and Family.

Detained anti-government activists peer out from a prison van after their court appearance in Islamabad, Pakistan on Septemper 13. Pakistan's opposition said police have arrested scores of activists in an effort to stop them from participating in weekslong sit-ins in the capital, Islamabad. (AP Photo)

Putin accused of trying to destroy Ukraine

KIEV, SEpTEMbEr 13 (rEUTErS): Ukraine’s prime minister said on Saturday Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed to destroy Ukraine as an independent country and said only NATO could defend the ex-Soviet republic from external aggression. Kiev and its Western backers accuse Moscow of sending troops and tanks into eastern Ukraine in support of pro-Russian separatists battling Ukrainian forces in a conflict that has killed more than 3,000 people. Russia denies the accusations. A fragile ceasefire negotiated by envoys from

Ukraine, Russia, the separatists and Europe’s OSCE security watchdog, has been in place in eastern Ukraine for more than a week and is broadly holding despite sporadic violations. “We are still in a stage of war and the key aggressor is the Russian Federation ... Putin wants another frozen conflict (in eastern Ukraine),” Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk told a conference attended by European and Ukrainian lawmakers and business leaders. Yatseniuk said Putin would not be content only with Crimea - annexed by Moscow in

March - and with Ukraine’s mainly Russian-speaking eastern region. “His goal is to take all of Ukraine ... Russia is a threat to the global order and to the security of the whole of Europe,” said Yatseniuk, who is known for his hawkish rhetoric. Asked about future NATO membership, a red line for Russia, Yatseniuk said he realised the alliance was not ready now to admit Kiev, but added: “NATO in these particular circumstances is the only vehicle to protect Ukraine.” There is no prospect of the Atlantic alliance admitting Ukraine, a sprawling

country of 45 million people between central Europe and Russia, but Kiev has stepped up cooperation with NATO in a range of areas and has pressed member states to sell it weapons to help defeat the separatists. RUSSIA ‘BLUFFING’ OVER SANCTIONS Yatseniuk also praised a new wave of economic sanctions imposed on Russia by the European Union and the United States and said they posed a major threat to the Russian economy. “It is bluff (by Russia) to say it does not care about the sanctions,” he said, noting that Russia relied heav-

ily on its energy sector and some of the sanctions target its oil firms. Western powers imposed new sanctions on Friday, tightening financial measures against Moscow in a move Putin called “a bit strange” in view of the ceasefire. Yatseniuk defended his government’s efforts, despite the conflict, to tackle rampant corruption and overhaul the creaking economy, adding: “It is very hard to attract investors when you have Russian tanks and artillery in your country.” Yatseniuk, whose centre-right People’s Front party is expected to do well

in a parliamentary election on Oct. 26, praised a decision on Friday to delay the implementation of a new trade pact with the European Union until the end of 2015. Some have seen the decision to postpone the implementation of the deal as a diplomatic victory for Russia, which is opposed to closer economic ties between Kiev and the EU, but Yatseniuk said it would be good for Ukraine’s own economy. “We got a grace period. The EU opened its markets but Ukraine is still protected, so for Ukraine this is not a bad deal,” he said.

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German rider Stefan Bradl crashes during a qualifying session for Sunday's San Marino Moto GP grand prix at the Misano circuit, in Misano Adriatico, Italy on Saturday, September 13. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Serbia beat France, to play Kagawa stars on Dortmund return, Bayern also wins US in basketball WC final

berliN, September 13 (reuterS): Japan international Shinji Kagawa sparkled on his return to Borussia Dortmund, scoring one goal for the Ruhr Valley club and helping set up another in a 3-1 win over Freiburg on Saturday. Champions Bayern Munich beat VfB Stuttgart 2-0, with Frenchman Franck Ribery scoring on his season debut as they prepare for their Champions League match against Manchester City next week. The 25-year-old Kagawa, who had spent two seasons at Manchester United after winning consecutive Bundesliga titles in 2011 and 2012 with Dortmund, was welcomed back with roaring applause and he instantly rewarded the fans. First he set up Kevin Grosskreutz, whose cutback found Adrian Ramos for the lead. Dubbed the 'Lost son' by German media, the attacking midfielder fired in from 12 metres in the 41st minute as hundreds of Japanese flags were unfurled in the stands. Substitute PierreEmerick Aubameyang completed Dortmund's successful dress rehearsal for their Champions League group opener against Arsenal next week, with a scintillating 50-metre sprint and a superb chip for their of the afternoon in the 78th. Freiburg scored a late consolation goal with Oliver Sorg. Dortmund have six points from three games, one behind Bayern who never hit top form against Stuttgart. The Bavarians, missing several players through injury, were rarely threatened and Mario Goetze made the most of a bad Stuttgart clearance to fire in for the lead in the 27th minute. France's Ribery, who missed the World Cup with a back injury, came on for Goetze in the 68th and doubled Dortmund’s Shinji Kagawa from Japan, front, and Freiburg's Pavel Krmas from Czech Republic, right, their lead with a low shot from a tight angle five challenge for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between BvB Borussia Dortmund and SC Freiburg in Dortmund, Germany on Saturday. (AP Photo) minutes before the break.

Bronze will certainly not suffice this time: Mary

Serbia's Miroslav Raduljica pushes the ball up the basket during a basketball World Cup semifinal match between France and Serbia at the Palacio de los Deportes stadium in Madrid, Spain, Friday, September 12. (AP Photo)

maDriD, September 13 (ap): All those years on Serbia's national team, and one chance kept eluding Milos Teodosic and Nenad Krstic. They finally get that shot at the U.S. — with a world title on the line. Teodosic scored 24 points and Serbia reached the championship game of the Basketball World Cup by holding off France 90-85 on Friday night. The Serbians will face the defending champion and unbeaten Americans on Sunday. "We're not going to be scared for sure," said Krstic, a former NBA center now playing in Europe. "Now our confidence is high and OK, we have a chance, maybe some players never get this chance

to play against U.S., great U.S. team in the final of the World Cup. It's an unbelievable chance to do something great in our lives." The teams have never met at the senior men's level since Serbia became an independent nation. "Every player when he was a kid was dreaming to play in a world championship final, and especially against States," Teodosic said. The final caps an unlikely run for the Serbians, who barely made the 24-tournament as the seventh-place finisher in last year's European qualifier, and then were just 2-3 in the powerful Group A, grabbing the fourth and final spot. But Serbia has been

playing better throughout the single-elimination round. It routed previously unbeaten Greece 90-72 in the round of 16, and then hammered Brazil 84-56 in the quarterfinals. Teodosic helped Serbia lead by as much as 18, but Nicolas Batum of the Portland Trail Blazers nearly brought the French all the way back, finishing with 35 points. Boris Diaw of the San Antonio Spurs added 13 for France, which will play Lithuania on Saturday for the bronze medal. "I think tonight the way we played the first half, we didn't deserve to win that game," Diaw said. "Even when we tried to come back, Serbia deserved to win."

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NeW DelHi, September 13 (pti): Five time World Boxing Champion Mary Kom is eyeing a gold medal at the upcoming Incheon Asian Games after settling for bronze four years ago. "Our preparation has been good so far and we are looking forward to the games. I am definitely aiming for gold medal and a bronze will certainly not suffice this time," said Mary at the inauguration of a youth training centre in Alipur on Saturday. The 31-year-old champion athlete also batted for youth and women empowerment at the event. "At a time when women seem to be most vulnerable, we need to empower ourselves. Boxing is one of the best self defence. If I can go and play at the international level, you all can," she added. She also emphasised the need for more such

training centres especially in remote areas. Boxer Vijender Singh, who was also part of the event, emphasised on the need of opening more youth training centres. "This can be one of the best platform for the youth to shine and showcase their talent. At least such a vast stretch of land has been utilised for good purpose. I hope they will start more such youth training academies here," he said. Sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone of the newly constructed office building. He called upon the youth to channelise their capabilities. "We must utilise the untapped potential of youth of our country. The Indian youth icons like Mary Kom and Vijender Singh reflects the fighting spirit of modern Indian youth," said Sonowal.

Kabaddi and Sepaktakraw add Asian flavor to games

iSlamab aD, September 13 (ap): India found a way to ensure the Chinese juggernaut didn't dominate every sport at the Asian Games — the introduction of kabaddi saw to that. The Indian team has won all six men's gold medals since the regional sport was introduced, and added the first women's title, too, at Guangzhou in 2010. Southeast Asian countries found their own niche sport too, with sepak takraw contested at the quadrennial event since 1990. Ma-

laysia collected the first gold medals, but Thailand has dominated since. These esoteric events will be on the schedule of 42 sports to be contested at the Asian Games starting next week at Incheon, South Korea, where more than 10,000 athletes from across the region will be competing. China and Japan tend to dominate in track and field and swimming — among the 28 Olympic sports on the program at Incheon — while judo, karate and taekwondo have become part of the

sporting mainstream. But clearly there's something for everyone at the Asian Games. Kabaddi originated in northern India, so it's no surprise that the Indians have dominated the gold medals. Bangladesh and Pakistan shared around the silver or bronze medals in all previous Asiads until Iran reached the final at Guangzhou four years ago. Kabaddi players don't tend to get much prominence in their own countries — where cricket is the dominant sport —

and events like the Asian Games give them a chance to shine. The ancient sport involves a player raiding his opponent's court and, after touching a defender, trying to return to his side of the court without being caught — all the while chanting "kabaddi, kabaddi, kabaddi." At Guangzhou, only seven countries competed in kabaddi. Incheon will feature an eight-team competition — China, which regularly tops the medal standings at the Asian Games — didn't en-

ter a team in the kabaddi competition. Sepak takraw is a cross between volleyball and football. Played with a rattan ball, players to use their feet, knee, chest and head to lob the ball back and forth across a high net. The sport, which dates back to the 15th century, is popular across Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar and the Philippines. In Incheon, 10 nations will compete in the men's sepak takraw, with eight countries fielding athletes in the women's competition.

History-maker Chanderpaul cherishes Windies' 500th Test

Holy Cross Higher Secondary School performing a song during the inaugural ceremony of the XXVII Leo Club Inter-School TT Tourney at Lions Club, Dimapur on Saturday.

Dimapur, September 13 (mexN): The XXVII Leo Club Inter-School TT Tournament being organised by Leo club got underway here at the Lions Club, Dimapur today with Lipok Pongen (EX-DMC member) as the chief Guest. A press release from Krishna Rai, PRO, Leo Club

informed that the chief guest lighted the inaugural lamp and in his speech said that sports like education should be compulsory for student. He urged school authorities to participate in such tournament by sending their students, as it would develop their sporting skills, the release added.

GroS iSlet, September 13 (iaNS): West Indies’ most capped player, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, is cherishing the 500th Test to be played by the regional side, and says it is a reminder of the rich cricketing heritage of the Caribbean. The second and final Test against Bangladesh starting here Saturday will signal the historic landmark and Chanderpaul says he

is looking forward to being part of the occasion, reports CMC. “This is a wonderful occasion for West Indies cricket and I’m delighted to be part of it,” said Chanderpaul. “This is a milestone that we have achieved and as a West Indian I am proud and I want to keep the West Indies flag flying as high as possible.” The veteran lefthander, more than anyone

else, understands the significance of the moment as he has helped to write his own chapter of that proud history. His 157 Tests are the most by any West Indies player and his 11,499 runs at an average of 52 puts him only behind Brian Lara for the most career runs. Cha n d e r pau l ha s scored 29 Test centuries, again only behind Lara with 34 for a West Indian.

“I will remind the fellows in the dressing room about the history and where we came from, about the past and how as West Indians we have to fight as hard as we can. We are a people who will never give up, who will fight all the way," Chanderpaul stressed. "As a youngster when I came into the team, I was among many greats, and I got a full apprecia-

tion of what it meant to represent the West Indies. We have a rich legacy and a great history and we are all happy to be part of this great match." Chanderpaul made his debut as a 19-year-old against England in his native Bourda back in 1994, in a side that included legends Desmond Haynes, Curtly Ambrose, Courtney Walsh and Lara.

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outside the Gotham Police Department set. Cavill’s Clark Kent looks very different from his Superman character, perhaps a deliberate choice to silence naysayers who tend to laugh at the idea of Superman only putting on a pair of specs as his civilian disguise. Another piece of news that has grabbed attention recently is the release date of Batman v Superman, which has been pushed up from May 6, 2016. Now the specific date of release is set: March 25, 2016, still before the summer blockbuster season. This will circumvent the “showdown” between Marvel and DC films, as the third Captain America movie is also scheduled for May 6. Warner Bros. stated that the new release date was decided on to better allot space for their other upcoming DC Comics films, as they have nine other films planned so far. The timescale for these films currently extends to 2020. Rampant speculation about the film and which actors will be recruited to play which comic book roles continues online. For now, only certain roles are certain. In addition to Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent, and Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice will feature the controversial choices of Ben Affleck playing Batman, Gal Godot to play Wonder Woman, and Jesse Eisenberg as Superman’s arch-enemy Lex Luthor. Batman v Superman has had a few thin trickles of news come out since its original announcement, but large parts of the movie’s plot are still being kept tight under wraps.

atman v Superman: Dawn of Justice film news continues to come out in trickles. It was recently reported that British actor Jeremy Irons arrived in Detroit to film his scenes as Bruce Wayne’s loyal butler and father-figure Alfred Pennyworth. Zack Snyder, the director for Batman v Superman and its predecessor Man of Steel, has also revealed the new Batmobile for the film. The vehicle’s doors are sharp and flare upward like spread bat wings. Decked out in thick metal paneling, with double swivel-turrets mounted at the front of the car, it looks more like an armored tank designed for battle in a scifi war zone than the sleek automobile of a wealthy vigilante. The presence of the mounted guns, some have said, seem to contradict Batman’s anti-gun philosophy. However, putting weapons on Batman’s vehicles has a precedent in previous films. Additional news reports regarding Batman v Superman have trickled out stating that the film will be more somber and darker in tone than the stable of Marvel Studios films, which often feature plenty of light-hearted moments and jokes shared by the characters. Supposedly there is an actual mandate at Warner Bros. concerning their DC Comics movies which is, “No jokes.” This may be a carry-over of the general take on DC properties at the moment. It also might be a consequence of the failure of the Warner Bros. Green Lantern movie, which had a more lighthearted and adventurous tone. The film did not

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‘We Let Them Have That One’ Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez laugh off feud rumours

s the press speculate over Taylor Swift’s alleged feud with Katy Perry after a recent comment she made regarding a new song, the ‘Shake It Off’ star is quick to brush off rumours that she’s been fighting with bestie Selena Gomez too. perform as well as hoped, as Superman’s alter-ego invoked both the classic It was reported in August 2014 in various stories that Swift had spectacularly an especially large disap- Clark Kent. Dressed in a comic book Kent as well dumped her younger best friend Selena Gomez when she re-kindled her on-again offpointment given its budget. button-up shirt, brown the Richard Donner film again romance with pop bad boy Justin Bieber; a rumour that was perhaps first sparked Photos have also come dress jacket and sporting version of the character. after apparently pulling a face on seeing Gomez and Bieber kiss at the Billboard Music out of actor Henry Cavill a spit-curl, the character The photos were snapped Awards last year. However, in a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Swift has insisted the pair are still bosom buddies. ‘People think they have my relationships all mapped out’, she said. ‘There were all these blogs, like, ‘Are they feuding? Are they fighting?’ Meanwhile Selena and I would be on the phone that night, laughing about it. We let them have that one.’ Even if she’s not fighting with Gomez, it seems Taylor Swift still has enemies. Recently, she admitted that her new song ‘Bad Blood’, from upcoming album ‘1989’ is about a fellow female pop star. Since making the comment, it has been suggested that she could’ve been referring to Katy Perry, who posted a Tweet after Swift’s notion came out reading ‘Watch out for the Regina George in sheep’s clothing....’ A source has responded to Hollywood Life about the situation, saying: ‘Katy’s feelings aren’t hurt, they are just confirmed that how she always felt about Taylor and things she heard about Taylor Testament Band performing at Police Baptist Church Chumukedima concert on September 12 organised in aid of Youth Exposure Tour. The band for are true. Katy thinks it is petty and the evening was ‘The Testament,’ comprising of music and vocal coaches of Patkai Christian College. The band ‘New Vine,’ winner of Police Baptist stupid of Taylor to do what she did Church band contest 2013, performed the opening act. They treated the audience with two numbers an original song and a cover song. Other artists and doesn’t want to go to her level who participated in the event included Akumla, Sunep and Imtisenla. and respond more than the Tweet.’

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Costa scores hat trick as Chelsea beat Swansea Arsenal denied by late Demichelis header

LONDON, September 13 (ap): Diego Costa scored a hat trick as Chelsea opened an early gap atop the Premier League standings with a 4-2 win over Swansea, ending the visitors' perfect start to the season. Costa made sure Chelsea recovered from John Terry's early own goal as the Brazilborn Spain forward continued his stellar scoring form by making it seven goals in four league games since joining from Atletico Madrid in the offseason. He headed in an equalizer just before halftime and then added two more after the break before being substituted for another new signing in Loic Remy. The French forward added the fourth on his debut before Jonjo Shelvey pulled a late goal back for Swansea. Chelsea has a maximum 12 points from four games to sit three points above secondChelsea’s Diego Costa celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Swansea place Swansea. More imporCity during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge, London, tantly, it's already five points on Saturday, September 13. (AP Photo) ahead of Manchester City and

six above Arsenal after two of its main title rivals drew 2-2 on Saturday. Costa started despite missing Spain's European Championship qualifier with a hamstring injury, but it was Swansea that had the better start. Wayne Routledge volleyed wide and then dispossessed Nemanja Matic in a challenge to start the move which led to the opening goal. Ki Sung-yeung fed left-back Neil Taylor, whose cross was turned into the net by Terry. But Costa leveled when he met Cesc Fabregas' corner with a low, firm header in the 45th. His second came in the 56th after another assist by Fabregas, who laid the ball back for Costa to finish clinically. Costa struck again after Ramires scuffed his shot into the path of the striker, who pounced to complete his hat trick. Shelvey pulled a goal back with four minutes to play after substitute Wilfried Bony's incisive pass.

Neymar nets 2 from Messi's assists as Barca wins

barCeLONa, September 13 (ap): Neymar came on as a substitute to score twice from passes by Lionel Messi as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 and maintained its lead of the Spanish league on Saturday. Neymar again started on Barcelona's bench and had to watch Munir El Haddadi create Barcelona's best chances until he replaced the young forward in the 62nd minute. But Messi soon played Neymar clear for the Brazil striker to score his first goal for

Barcelona this season in the 79th minute. Five minutes later, Messi dribbled to the end line before passing back for Neymar to slot in his second and ensure Barcelona was the only team to have won all three games this season. Barcelona opens its Champions League campaign at home against APOEL on Wednesday, when Bilbao hosts Shakhtar Donetsk. Barcelona dominated Bilbao, which finished fourth in La Liga last season, at Camp Nou,

with Munir and Pedro Rodriguez leading its onslaught of shots that goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz did well to turn back. But it wasn't until Neymar's entry that the hosts finally broke through. While Neymar went a long way to convincing coach Luis Enrique he should regain his starting role, Messi continued his impressive start. Of Barcelona's six goals through three wins, the Argentina forward has scored two and set up three more. Midfielder Sergio Bus-

quets cued Barcelona's opener when he stole the ball and passed for Messi, who quickly sent the ball forward to Neymar on the break. Messi did most of the work on the second goal, turning the defense on its heels before finding Neymar alone in the middle of the area to drive the ball inside the post. Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano was substituted for Gerard Laurent Koscielny, left, jumps for the ball from Manchester City's Sergio Aguero Pique at halftime after he received Arsenal's during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester City at a kick to the head from Aritz Aduriz Emirates Stadium in London, Saturday, September 13. (AP Photo) while disputing a high ball. LONDON, Septem- cause I think this year will ball before sending in a low ber 13 (ap): Martin be very difficult for us to cross that Aguero met after Demichelis spared Man- defend our title because racing past Mathieu Flamichester City from a second all the teams want to beat ni and Per Mertesacker, successive loss by heading us," City manager Manuel slotting it into the net. RESULTS The Gunners redisin a late equalizer in a 2-2 Pellegrini said, before critcovered their verve in the icizing referee Mark Clatdraw at Arsenal in the PreBASKET BALL (GIRLS) second half, equalizing tenburg. "Both goals for mier League on Saturday. Champions: St. Mary from a sweeping move — Arsenal were illegal goals, After Sergio Aguero put Hr. Sec. School, defending champion City both goals were clear started and completed Padampukhri by Wilshere. Wilshere fed in front in the first half, Ar- fouls." 1st Runners-up: St. It was a day of onceSanchez, who combined senal staged a fight-back Stephen Hr. Sec. School after the break, inspired unthinkable debuts. Frank with Ramsey before re2nd Runners up: Holy by Jack Wilshere. The mid- Lampard, Chelsea's all- turning the ball to the EngCross Hr. Sec. School fielder clipped an equaliz- time top goal scorer, made land midfielder to clip the BASKET BALL (BOYS) er past goalkeeper Joe Hart his first City appearance at ball over Hart at the near Champions: Livingstone before setting up Alexis the start of his loan from post. Pellegrini thought Hr. Sec. School Sanchez for a volley in the partner club New York Wilshere should have been 1st Runners-up: Don 74th minute at the Emir- City FC, while Danny Wel- penalized for controlling beck, a surprise 16 mil- the ball with his hand. PelBosco Hr. Sec. School ates Stadium. 2nd Runners-up: St. But City leveled thanks lion-pound ($26-million) legrini then claimed WelStephen Hr. Sec. School to the hosts' poor defend- signing from Manchester beck fouled Vincent Koming in the 83rd when Ko- United on transfer dead- pany as the captain headed VOLLEY BALL (GIRLS) larov became the fourth line day earlier this month, the ball in the build-up to Champions: Don Bosco player in this season's led the attack for Arsenal. Arsenal's second goal. The Hr. Sec. School City went in front in half-clearance reached four league games to 1st Runners-up: score against Arsenal with the 28th after launching a Wilshere who headed into Greenwood Hr. Sec. School counterattack. Jesus Na- the path of Sanchez to a header. 2nd Runners-up: St. "I am satisfied be- vas pounced on the loose scoop the ball past Hart. ment expressed heartfelt Stephen Hr. Sec. School gratitude to Col Kanwar Vikram Singh, Comman- VOLLEY BALL (BOYS) dant 29 Assam Rifles, Brig Champions: MGM Hr. BK Rattanpal, DIG 6 Sector Sec. School AR and Maj Gen MM Nara- 1st Runners-up: vane, SM, IGAR (N) for their Christian Hr. Sec. School help rendered to organise 2nd Runners-up: Carmel Hr. Sec. School the matches.

1st ANPSA Volleyball & Basketball tourney concludes

Dimapur, September 13 (mexN): The First ANPSA volley ball and basket ball tournament which got underway on Friday, concluded here at Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur today. Altogether 27 schools participated in

the tournament, a press release informed. Asani Lily of St. Marys Padampukhri and Rongsennungba of Livingstone Hr. Sec. School were selected as best players in basketball girls and boys category respectively while

Amekali of Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School and Moasanen of Christian Hr. Sec. School were selected as best players in volleyball girls and boys category respectively. The organising committee of the First ANPSA Volley Ball and Basket Ball tourna-

MLA Eshak graces 22nd Spero Meliora 2014

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MLA Eshak Konyak with Dolphin club president Kethosituo (Elvis) Mepfhü-o and winners of 22nd Spero Meliora 2014 at Kohima village on September 13. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent He maintained that such Kohima | September 13

The 22nd Spero Meliora 2014 (Literary competition) under the aegis of Dolphin club Kohima took place here today at Kohima village under the theme “Break the ice and steal a march.” Gracing the event as the chief guest, MLA Eshak Konyak complimented the Dolphin Club for organizing such event to boost caliber of the youngsters to a higher level.

platform will go a long way in building competitive spirit and uplift the youngsters. He also called upon the students work hard and be sincere in their approach to excel in life. Further, he handed over prizes to the winners of the different discipline. A good number of students from four khels of Kohima village joined the competition in spelling bee, quiz, debate, solo, cultural song, painting and essay.

WINNERS of 22nd SPERO MELIORA 2014

SOLO Ist- Vidisenuo Belho (TSU) 2nd- Nounengu Whuorie (TSU) 3rd- Ketoulhounuo Khezhie (DSU) ESSAY Ist: Vilhouphrenuo Zatsu (TSU) 2nd: Mhasisanuo Linyü (LSU) 3rd: Sedevituo Kire (DSU)

PAINTING Ist: Neiketouzo Keyho (PSU) 2nd: Neirükrünuo Mepfhü-o (LSU) 3rd: Mhaphruovituo Keyho (PSU) CULTURAL SONG Ist: PSU 2nd: DSU

3rd: LSU

SPELLING BEE Ist: Neimezhünuo Rutsa (PSU) 2nd: Mhasisanuo Linyü (LSU) 3rd : Neirielie Keretsü (DSU) DEBATE Ist: Khriezokhotuo Dzüvichü (LSU) 2nd: Kethokhriezo Pienyü (PSU) 3rd: Kevilhoutuo Sote (PSU) QUIZ Ist: Khriekeduo Whuorie & Khrielasazo Sekhose (TSU) 2nd: Keneiziengunuo Rutsa & Salhouvi Rutsa (PSU)

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