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A diplomat is a person who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip — Caskie Stinnett Australian PM Tony Abbott is voted out in leadership ballot pAGe 9

‘Skill development important for youths’

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rMsA teachers’ Protest: 49 govt schools affected

Is this the Road to Development?

194 teachers boycott classes for nonpayment of salary

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A view of the abandoned office of the Information Assistant (IA) of the DIPR, at Alongkima HQ under Mokokchung district. The office has been in a dilapidated condition for several years. Parliamentary Secretary for IPR, Khekaho Assumi during his maiden visit to this ‘office’ on September 10 was reportedly dismayed with the deplorable structure of the office, the shortage of staff and infrastructure. In his interaction with the present staff and villagers outside the abandoned office, Khekaho assured to revive the office and provide all necessary equipments and PA systems required. Sharing the need to visit the 38 offices in the state under the department Khekaho said “I need to get first hand information of the functioning and the grievances of the officers and staffs so that I will get down to serious business for the betterment of the department.” Photo courtesy: IA Mangkolemba

Over 11,000 killed by potholes, speed breakers in 2014

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NEW DElhI, SEPTEMBER 14 (TNN): Potholes and badly designed speed breakers don’t just irritate drivers and damage vehicles. They actually kill. For the first time, the government recorded deaths caused by potholes, speed breakers and humps on roads. Last year, about 11,400 people died in such cases with Uttar Pradesh topping

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DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 14 (MExN): The Supreme Court of India has issued an interim stay on a Gauhati High Court order directing a CBI probe into allegations of corruption against former Nagaland Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Kuzholuzo Azo Nienu. This order was issued by a three judge bench of the Supreme Court on September 11. A petition for special leave to appeal was filed in this matter at the Supreme Court after the Gauhati High Court had on August 20 directed the CBI to investigate the alleged misappropriation of Rs 1578 lakh sanctioned for construction of road from Phek to Chozuba in Nagaland and involvement of the former Nagaland Minister in it.

accidents caused due to potholes and speed breakers. Another 4,100 people were killed in crashes on stretches under repair or under construction. Sources said the actual figure could be much higher since the data was not properly captured by local police while registering accidents and in many cases these are recorded as any other road crash.

Further, the teachers were told by the Secretary of the Finance Department that there was no money for RMSA, and advised them to fight for their incorporation in the state plan. On July 29, the teachers were told by the Minister of School Education that he would look into the matter. No actual assurance was, however, provided. Finally, with no response from any of the concerned government officials, the teachers began boycotting classes from August 21. A memorandum was sent to Nagaland Chief Minister and Governor. The executive members also approached the Mission Director of RMSA who requested them to withdraw the boycott. “We too feel great pain in boycotting classes. But we have waited for five whole months during which not even one intimation was given by the Department of School Education,” said Thejazelie on their boycott of classes. “We have undergone humiliation and untold miseries during these five months but the government turned a deaf ear to our grievances,” Theja-

zelie added. 49 Government schools in Nagaland which include 3 Government Middle Schools, 2 Government Higher Secondary Schools and 44 Government High Schools have been affected by the teachers’ boycott. “Most of us are posted in really remote places. For us to actually leave a school, come to the state capital and run about enquiring about our salaries is very difficult,” Sede Victor, a teacher lamented. The immediate pressure that the teachers face is the nearing of final exams and selection exams for class-10 students. The agitating teachers have been requested to complete the course and preparations for the final exams. “Who is going to take care of them? We are sincerely pained but the department officials do not feel a thing. How do we make it work?” questioned Sede Victor, another teacher. According to yet another teacher, M Thapru, they never wanted to resort to agitations but they have been forced by the utter neglect of the government. “Our sentiments have been hurt. And we are just asking what’s due of us,” Thaprü asserted.

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LVC clarifies on August 13 shooting incident Junk food may shrink your brain: Study

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 14 (MExN): The Longsa Village Council (LVC) today issued a clarification regarding the August 13 shooting incident within the jurisdiction of their village between security forces and the NSCN (K), which led to the death of two NSCN (K) cadres. While “condemning” the firing incident, a press note from the LVC Chairman, I Meren Jamir and Secretary, R Tako Jamir stated that the incident has ooi! What good is an agreement if there’s no unity “tarnished the good name of the Longsa villagers and among our governments? has created a fear psychoamong the peace-loving The Morung Express sis citizens of the village.” Poll QuEsTion The LVC said that on Vote on www.morungexpress.com August 13, 2015, at around sMs your answer to 9862574165 5:00am, the village council was informed by the Do Naga apex

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the list with 4,455 lives lost in such accidents. Other states with a high number of fatalities on these counts included Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and West Bengal. According to the Road Accident Report (2014) published by the road transport and highways ministry, while 4,726 lives were lost in crashes due to humps, 6,672 people died in

Normal functioning of 49 government schools in the state has been affected as the Nagaland RMSA Teachers’ Association has been boycotting classes since August 21 last protesting against non-payment of salaries for the last six months. Since March 2015, 194 teachers under the Nagaland Rashtriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhiyan (RMSA) were teaching without pay before they began agitating. Addressing a press conference here today, the Nagaland RMSA (2013 batch) Teachers’ Association president Thejazelie said the state Department of School Education started delaying payment of salaries since December 2014, while the payment of pending salaries for three months was done in March this year. Since then the Department has not released salaries, which has now accumulated for six months, said Thejazelie. Taken on a topsy-turvy ride, the RMSA teachers said they have been running from pillar to post appealing for release of their

pending salaries. On June 18, the executives of the RMSA Teachers Association met the Director of School Education who said their salary for three months would be released. Next, on June 23, a visit to the Commissioner and Secretary of School Education informed them there was no fund left in RMSA. The teachers were then asked to have patience while assuring them that he will meet the RMSA officials during his visit to Delhi. In the meantime, the officials again met the Director of School Education who mentioned that the Department of Finance would release their salary soon. Meanwhile, the Commissioner and Secretary, after returning from Delhi informed them that the Ministry for Human Resource Development (MHRD) is not in the position to release the RMSA salary because the State failed to produce the Utilization Certificate (UC). However, RMSA teachers claimed that during their meeting with government officials in Nagaland, there was mention about submitting the UC to the Centre.

personnel of police outpost (Longsa Camp) that there was heavy firing between the NSCN (K) cadres and the Assam Rifles at the Tamatai terrace fields, which is about 8 Kilometers away from Longsa village (Mokokchung). “On hearing the news, the Longsa Village Council, in true Naga spirit decided to rush to the spot to provide humanitarian aid, in case if there was any injured or wounded in the encounter,” it stated. However, the LVC said they were “intercepted by troops from the 31 AR just about two kilometers from the spot of the incident.” “The 31 AR informed that two NSCN (K) cadres were killed in the firing incident;

but they resolutely disallowed the villagers to go near the spot. So, the Longsa villagers could not take care of the slain cadres as per the Naga customs and traditions, and for which we express our deepest regret. The Longsa Village Council expresses our deepest sorrow at the loss of precious lives of the two national workers,” it stated. While acknowledging that the shooting incident occurred under Longsa village area, it however clarified that the Longsa people had “no prior knowledge about the movement of cadres, or about the incident till the information was relayed to us by the police.” “Therefore, there is no reason to imply that Longsa villagers

were the ‘local informers’ who allegedly informed the security forces. And, there is also no reason or evidence to taint the name of Longsa Village in any manner whatsoever,” it said. It further affirmed the village standing order “prohibiting any individual or group to make camps under, or movement of people without the knowledge of the council, or gives a bad name to Longsa village area.” It stated that the village would not be held responsible for anyone who defies the order and creates unwanted situations. “Those who blatantly break the orders of the village will be appropriately and stringently punished by the village authority,” it cautioned.

MElBOURNE, SEPTEMBER 14 (IANS): The part of the brain believed to be integral to learning, memory and mental health is smaller in people who regularly consume unhealthy foods such as sweet drinks, salty snacks and processed meats, new research has found. Although the study was conducted in adults over 60 years of age, the researchers believe that the findings are relevant for people of all ages, including children. “We have known for some time that components of diet, both healthy and unhealthy, have a rapid impact on aspects of the brain that affect hippocampal size and function, but up until now these studies have only been done in rats and mice,” said lead study author Felice Jacka, associate professor at Deakin University School of Medicine in Geelong, Australia. “This is the first study to show that this also appears to be the case for hu-

mans,” Jacka noted. The researchers used magnetic resonance imaging to measure the size of hippocampi (there are two in the brain - left and right) in Australian adults aged 60-64 years. Older adults who ate more unhealthy foods, such as sweet drinks, salty snacks and processed meats, had smaller left hippocampi, the findings showed. Those who ate more nutrientrich foods, such as vegetables, fruits and fish, had larger left hippocampi. These findings have relevance for both dementia and mental health, Jacka said. “As the hippocampus is critical to learning and memory throughout life, as well as being a key part of the brain involved in mental health, this study underscores the importance of good nutrition for children, adolescents and adults of all ages,” she pointed out. The study was published in the journal BMC Medicine.

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Nagaland state among lowest in New HIV infections in children fall in ‘ease of doing business’ ranking Asia, more testing for babies needed Morung Express news Dimapur | September 14

Meghalaya, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh are lowest scorers among Indian states in ‘Ease of Doing Business’ rankings announced by the World Bank and Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) on Monday. Gujarat topped the list with 71.14 percent, followed by Andhra Pradesh at 70.12 percent and Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh bagging the third position. The states were judged on implementation of a 98-point Action Plan that included parameters such as setting up a business, allotment of land and obtaining construction permit, complying with labour and environment procedures, obtaining infrastructure-related utilities, tax procedures, carrying out inspections and enforcing contracts. The idea is that once the spirit of ‘competitive federalism’ is established through this exercise, it will help India in improving its ranking in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business report. According to the report, only the states with implementation status of 75 percent and above would attain ‘Leaders’ status where none of the Indian states qualified.

While there were only seven states with implementation status between 5075 percent that attained ‘Aspiring Leaders’ status, there were nine with implementation status of 25-50 percent that attained ‘Acceleration Required.’ However, an appalling 16 states with 0-25 percent came under the implementation status list. These were in the ‘Jump Start Needed’ status. Some states/union territories declined to respond citing law and order problems (eg: Mizoram) and lack of sufficient data (Lakshadweep). Meanwhile, to allay fears that the ranking of states on ease of doing business could lead to “naming and shaming” of lower-ranked states and politicisation of the exercise, the Centre has decided to appreciate even the relative underperformers in the overall ranking by giving them the status of ‘hand-holders’ in areas where they follow best practices. Such states will in turn be asked to hold workshops to help the others adopt these best practices, commerce and industry ministry sources said, adding that “the exercise is not about choosing winners and losers, but instead to create a win-win outcome for all”.

BANGKOK, SEPTEMBER 14 (ThOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION): HIV testing and treatment for pregnant women has reduced new infections among children in Asia by more than a quarter since 2000, but many babies born to mothers with HIV are still not being tested or given life-saving medicines. Only one in four children born to HIV-positive mothers in the east Asia-Pacific region were tested soon after birth, and only about half of infants identified as HIV– positive receive the treatment they need, theUnited Nations said on Monday. “We must all ensure that even the hardest to reach children and families have access to effective testing and treatment,” said Daniel Toole, UNICEF regional director for East Asia and the

A mother holds a hand of her HIV-infected child in a village of Payao province, about 600 km (373 miles) north of Bangkok. (REUTERS FILE PHOTO)

Pacific, home to a third of the world’s population. More pregnant women living with HIV are being diagnosed and treated than ever before, with the proportion of HIV-positive pregnant women receiving treatment more than doubling between 2010 and

2014. Without treatment, including antiretroviral drugs, HIV-positive women have an up to 45 percent chance of transmitting the virus to their children, the U.N. said. With proper treatment, the risk of a mother transmitting the virus falls to about 1 percent.

According to UNAIDS, there were 21,000 new infections among children in the Asia-Pacific region in 2014, down 27 percent from 29,000 in 2000. “If countries in the Asia-Pacific region redouble their efforts and ensure all pregnant women living with HIV are tested early in their pregnancy and receive treatment, then we can reach zero new HIV infectionsin children,” said Steve Kraus, regional director of UNAIDS. In June 2015, the World Health Organization confirmed Cuba as the first country in the world to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV. “Cuba has proven to the world this is possible and I challenge countries in this region to show their commitment to an AIDS-free generation,” Kraus said.

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‘Skill development important for youths’ Development plans for model Chang Students’ Union Kohima conducts 12th freshers meet villages under SAGY discussed

Kohima, September 14 (mexN): The Chang Students’ Union Kohima (CSUK) held its 12th freshers meet on September 12 at URA Academy, Kohima under the theme ‘solution for knowledge debt crisis’ with Minister for Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Nicky Kire as chief guest and OSD, Higher Education Chubasangla as guest speaker. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Nicky Kire stressed on the increasing rise of educated unemployed youths of the people in the state. Asserting that completing one’s graduation or post-graduation does not guarantee them getting government jobs, Kire noted that Nagas consider getting a government job as the only avenue of earning a livelihood. Highlighting the steps taken by the State government towards the importance of skill development in recent years, Dr. Nicky Kire urged upon the students to look out for advertisement in the paper for such skill development jobs and trainings to find their areas of interest. He further pointed out that with various firms and companies from outside the state now providing Naga boys and girls with job

Minister Dr. Nicky Kire addresses the Chang Students’ Union Kohima (CSUK) 12th freshers meet at URA Academy, Kohima held on September 12.

opportunities, we Nagas have a good opportunity to earn our livelihood rather than being dependent solely on government jobs. Kire also urged upon the students to avoid from bad habits such as smoking, drinking and indulging oneself with drugs and sex as such actions would only results in bringing diseases like HIV, hepa-

titis etc and would ruin one’s life as well as career. Stating that parents want their children to be successful in life and be an asset for the society, he appealed the students not to be a burden on their parents or the society as a whole. Guest Speaker, OSD Higher Education, Chubasangla said that

education is a platform where students develop ideas, courage and prepare oneself to make calculated risks. Although, people in Nagaland are dependent only on White Collar jobs, Chubasangla maintained that government jobs is not the only solution to earn one’s livelihood and added that there are other avenues and means by which one could earn a living. She further urged the students not to be a liability to the society or for that matter to anybody else. She urged the students to lead the society towards progress and development by harnessing the knowledge and applying it in the right path. She further encouraged that the seeds, which you sow should bear the fruits in relation to the labour, which you have invested. Betisonla chaired the programme. Pastor CBLK, Anungla invoked God’s blessing, Presidential speech by CSUK President I. Takum and O. Yongching Khumla, Deputy Secretary, SCERT spoke on the topic “Plant the seed, harvest the dream”. Onen, Associate Pastor (Youth) CBLK, offered a special prayer for the freshers and Assistant General Secretary, Roseline, delivered vote of thanks.

Kohima, September 14 (mexN): A meeting to discuss the development plans for Ikishe and Seluophe villages – model villages adopted by the two MPs of the state under Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) - was held on September 14 at Chief Secretary’s Conference Hall, under the chairmanship of Pankaj Kumar, Chief Secretary, Nagaland. DC Dimapur, Kesonyü Yhome, IAS, gave a presentation on the progress and activities taken up till now since the launch of the activities of SAGY on April 17, 2015. He stated that a baseline household survey was conducted which provided the initiation to plan for the various developmental activities to be taken up. He also stated that the MPs, Neiphiu Rio, MP, Lok Sabha and Khekiho, MP, Rajya Sabha, have initiated the activities by contributing from the MP LAD fund in some of village development plans.

In his presentation, the DC also shared that Ikishe Village was declared as Banana Village on July 1, 2015 and 14 culverts have been constructed in Seluophe village under MP LAD. The outlay of the village development plan was presented and discussed by the house based on the challenges faced by the villages and the technical and financial status of the line departments. Pankaj Kumar stated that the purpose of the meeting was to finalise the objective of the village development plans and other formalities to be addressed by RD Department. He requested the district administration and line departments to take top priority measures in finishing the proposed works in the required time to really make them model villages and also wished the best in the implementation. Vote of thanks was pronounced by Secretary, RD, Kelei Zeliang.

The meeting was attended by the district officers from the Line Departments involved in the development of the said model villages. The Line departments are Roads & Bridges, Tourism, Social Welfare, Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency, PHED, Rural Development, Education, Land Resources, Agriculture, Irrigation, Health & Family Welfare, Fisheries, Power, Sericulture, Youth Resources & Sports, Indian Oil, Horticulture, Nagaland Honey Bee Mission, Vety & Animal Husbandry, New & Renewable Energy, Power, Industries & Commerce, IT, Forest, Urban Development, NHHDC, Food & Civil Supplies, Labour, Nagaland Postal Division, NHHDC & MP LAD This was stated in a press release issued by V. Kashiho Sangtam, Assistant Director & Nodal Officer (SAGY) Rural Development, Kohima.

Street play creates awareness 'Zulumen' spelling bee competition in Ao language on adolescent Health moKoKchuNg, September 14 (mexN): The MTBA Aongza Youth Fellowship, Crossroad Club organized the first ever edition of “Zulumen” in Mokokchung, a spelling bee competition in Ao dialect on September 13 at Aongza Fellowship Church with sixteen participants from 9 fellowships under MTBA Youth Department. After ten thrilling and exciting rounds, Tiajungla and Maryangla Kichu ended as winner and runners up. The pronouncers and judges for the event were K. Longritemjen Ao, Assistant Labour Commis-

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sioner and Imtipokyim, with Sentimenla GT MGHSS as the anchor of the competition. Imtipokyim in his introductory speech spoke about the importance of Ao dialect when English is taking precedence amongst the youth. He also highlighted about the academic options that one can pursue in Ao dialect under Nagaland University. The organisers stated in a press release that the objective behind this event was to create awareness and importance of our rich written and verbal usage of Ao dialect. The winners were rewarded with cash The winners and participants of first edition of “Zulumen” a spelling bee compeprizes and certificates. tition in Ao dialect on September 13 at Aongza Fellowship Church, Mokokchung.

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Jubilee Solar Light inaugurated Heads of educational

institutions attend seminar

District Adolescent Club Kiphire performs a street play to create awareness at Seyochung Town in Kiphire district on September 12.

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Kiphire, September 14 (mexN): Under the first phase of District Level IEC/BCC Activities on Adolescent Health, District Health Society Kiphire conducted a street play to create awareness at Seyochung Town in Kiphire district on September 12. A press note stated that the programme was held at St. Mary’s School, Seyochung Town and chaired by Atsachum Sangtam, School Health Programme Coordinator who requested that the students not only learn from the street play, but also to apply the lesson learned in their lives. Imnasenla Pongener, District Media Officer spoke about adolescent health

and addressed on the various changes and issues that adolescence go through. She stated that, “adolescents are more likely to indulge in risky behavior such as smoking, drinking and substance abuse.” She said, “Be responsible adolescents. Parents and teachers can only advice and guide you in the right path, but the final forming of your character lie in your hands.” Dr. A. Amos (MO, School Health Programme) oriented the attendees on Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health (ARSH). He spoke on WIFS (Weekly Iron Folic Acid Supplementation) and its importance, biological changes during adolescence, personal hy-

giene, early marriage, early pregnancy and drug abuse. The street play was performed by the District Adolescent Club Kiphire to inculcate general awareness among their peers on Adolescent Health. The play was enacted on early marriage and drug abuse. As the play concluded the Club members held out placards that read “Say No To Drug & Alcohol And Early Marriage.” Students and other community members attended the programme. As the programme concluded, Fr. Thomas, Principal, St Mary’s School said, “Choosing the right path and decisions one makes is really important to lead a healthy life.”

Parliamentary Secretary Khriehu Liezietsu with others after the inauguration of Jubilee Solar Light on September 13 at Jubilee Park, local ground Kidima. (DIPR Photo)

KiDima, September 14 (Dipr): Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources & Sports, State Lotteries, Music Task Force, Khriehu Liezietsu inaugurated Jubilee Solar Light which was organised in collaboration with International Year of Light 2015 by Baptist Church Kidima in commemoration of 75 years of Christianity on September 13 at Jubilee Park, local ground Kidima. Speaking on the occasion, Khriehu stressed on the importance of light stating that light is the most

basic requirement for everything to move on in the fast changing world. “Our life without electricity seem impossible thereby light is considered as the need of the hour,” he added. He further said that the government has been trying its best to provide electricity at an affordable rate in conformity with the rapid growth of population. He also extended his appreciation for the initiative to use solar light in the absence of electricity, which he said was a good example particularly in ru-

ral areas. He hoped that the people of the village would renew their spiritual life with the installation of solar light in the village. During the inaugural programme, Senior Pastor & Chairman Platinum Jubilee, Rev. Keholeshü Tepa delivered welcome address while Jubilee Choir presented special number and dedication prayer by the congregation. The main service was held at Baptist Church Kidima where Pastor, Khedi Baptist Church, Rev. Pelhousehu Belho was the speaker.

Dimapur, September 14 (mexN): Nagaland Board of School Education, Kohima organised a one-day seminar on ‘School Management Skills’ on September 11 at Christian Higher Secondary School Dimapur. The seminar was exclusive for all the heads of high schools and higher secondary schools registered with NBSE A press note stated that the resource person for this seminar was Clarence Peter, an education consultant, Headword Publication Company, New Delhi. He is a master trainer, who believes in ‘hands on’ approaches to help the teaching fraternity in applying key concepts and pedagogy in day-to-day classroom teaching. He highlighted the importance and the necessity of incorporating life skills in classroom teaching in order to make learning more meaningful and joyful. The seminar dwelled on the importance of leadership in schools and on

how teachers can become the role models for students. Some key concepts discussed in the seminar includes life skills in classroom, make life easy with soft skills, role of heads of institutions, life skills decisions, education leadership for transformation, leadership style and types, classrooms of tomorrow. Speaking on the occasion, Asano Sekhose, Chairman, NBSE emphasized on the improvement of skills of the heads of institutions in today’s scenario. She said that the heads of institutions are the leaders who will implement and produce the expected results. She also stressed the need to adopt more effective strategies so that students with different aptitudes, interests and abilities can develop to their full potential. The school should play a role that can widen the students’ knowledge for all round development. The seminar was well attended by over 400 (four hundred) Heads of institutions from all over Nagaland.

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Pursuing Purity: The way to purposeful living

ABTM Girls Hostel Dimapur ‘retreat’ held Morung Express News Dimapur | September 14

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Stating, “Purity is not perfection,” Jongshimanen Jamir, music director of Dimapur Ao Baptist Church preached that it is important to pursue purity because “the more pure you become, the more you will grow into the person God intends you to become.” He stated this while speaking on the theme ‘Purity’ during the ABTM Girls Hostel Dimapur two days ‘retreat’ held at Youth Oasis Centre, Eralibill on September 12 and 13. The retreat was organised by Ao Baptist Women’ Association (ABTM), the women wing of Ao Baptist Church Association (ABAM). Fifty campers led by ABTM Secretary Alemla Mozer and Women Promoter Arenla Longkumer

ABTM Girls Hostellers with the speaker, worship team and ABTM representatives during the retreat held at Youth Oasis Centre, Eralibill on September 12 and 13.

attended the event where the Sinai Ministry worship team ministered through songs and testimonies. The speaker identified three important components of purity as “abstinence, sanctification and self-control.” He said that God respects our decisions and in order to life a life of purity, one must possess and develop these components, and to set examples “in speech, by way of life, by the way we love, in faith

and in purity of life.” Raising awareness on prevailing sexual immoralities in the present generation, he said that the word “sex” was considered a taboo and “therefore, we have all failed in this area.” Citing example of “unrestricted access to pornography, adult books and other media contents,” the speaker said that, “the wrong people are using it for earning money at the cost of our ignorance.”

“People have become slave of sin because of justification,” he added. Therefore, he encouraged the campers, to seek and gain the right knowledge from the right source about issues in life that makes them curious. He also said that to live a purified life one needs to be rooted in the “word of God.” While stating, “Christians are not supposed to be a museum but a factory that produces new prod-

ucts,” the speaker said, “We are suppose to be ever growing Christians.” He said that one should not simple “waste or spend” life but “invest” in order to life a purposeful life. During the retreat, most of the hostellers made personal commitments to pursue purity in their thoughts, words and action. With the affirmation that, “God in His own image did create both men and women,” the Women ministry is one of the core departments of ABAM. There are several ministries under this department like Workshop programmes for dropout young girls, ministry for the old age, self-help groups, and ministry for the differently abled persons, enriching families, hostel ministry, vocational training-cum-production centre and quarterly published magazine called Khristan Kibong (Christian Home), which plays an important role in women ministry.

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assam, north Bengal small tea Mass public rally held in Chandel units protest auction sale order KolKATA , SEP TEMBER 14 (IANS): Small tea manufacturers, who do not own plantations but buy green leaves, process them and sell them to blenders, are irked by a recent commerce ministry order directing them to hold auctions for 70 percent of their produce. Technically called bought leaf factories, which position themselves between the garden owners and the packagers and blenders, such manufacturers feel this order will not only pull down tea prices but also entail additional burden in the form of sale against credit. "This order will not only disrupt our direct sales channels which we have built over the years but also lead to a fall in revenue," Sanjay Dhanuti, president of the North Bengal Tea Producers Association, a body of such factories, told IANS. Dhanuti said this industry majorly operates on a credit-based policy and allows up to four months of delayed payments to buyers, who are mostly medium-smaller

North East Briefs Assam CM appoints thirteen parl secys GUWAHATI, SEPTEMBER 14 (IANS): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday appointed 13 parliamentary secretaries, including controversial legislator Rumi Nath, to consolidate his position after former minister Himanta Biswa Sarma joined the BJP and claimed he has the support of 52 Congress legislators. Gogoi is also likely to expand his cabinet by inducting at least two ministers. There are possibilities that former ministers Siddeque Ahmed and Gautam Roy would be re-inducted. The other parliamentary secretaries are Susanta Borgohain, Arun Phukan, Aroti Kachari, Monika Bora, Rupjyoti Kurmi, Ghanashyam Kalita, Habul Chakraborty, Hemanta Talukdar, Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, Jamaluddin Ahmed, Sivsaran Basumatary and S.R. Subba. Interestingly, the 13 legislators who were appointed parliamentary secretaries include Rumi Nath, one of the prime accused in an inter-state car theft racket, who is out on bail after being in judicial custody. Former border area development minister Siddeque Ahmed was dropped from the council of ministers last year along with irrigation and soil conservation minister Ardhendu Kumar Dey for their involvement in anti-party activities.

Guwahati-Kochuveli weekly special train to continue MAlIGAoN, SEPTEMBER 14 (MExN): To cater to the increasing demands of berths by passenger during the ensuing holiday season, Northeast Frontier Railway has decided to continue with the service of 06335 / 06336 Guwahati – Kochuveli (Trivandrum) weekly special for another four months (till January-2016). Accordingly 06335 Guwahati – Kochuveli weekly special train will continue to leave from Guwahati every Wednesday till 27-01-2016. During return journey, 06336 Kochuveli – Guwahati weekly special train will leave from Kochuveli every Sunday till 24-012016. The special train will not touch Chennai during its journey.

players and unable to participate in the auctions. Bought leaf factories number around 140 in North Bengal's Terai region and a substantial addition in Assam. The commerce ministry's missive that concerns them is in the Tea (Marketing) Control Amendment Order, 2015. Those who support this practice say the bulk of the sales of processed tea is via auctions. For factories in Nilgiris and Coonoor hills of Tamil Nadu as also in Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh the bulk of the sales of processed tea is via auctions. It is only in Assam and West Bengal's Terai region, where direct sales dominate. "In the Conoor and Nilgiri region, bought leaf factories are already selling 95 percent of the produce through auctions. So the government's mandate will not have much of an impact", Ramesh G., president of The Coonoor Tea Trade Association, told IANS. Similarly, in Kangra Valley, selling through auctions accounts for 90 percent of the output from

these factories. "Hence the 70 percent compulsory mandate will not torment this industry in our area," said Abhai Singh, owner of Manjhee Valley Tea in Kangra valley. But the local representative associations in Assam and North Bengal's Terai have written to the union commerce ministry, seeking to articulate their concerns. He said this industry operates majorly on a credit-based policy and allows up to four months of credit to the buyers (mostly medium-smaller players) who are unable to participate in the auctions. They maintain that auction houses in other areas like Siliguri, Kolkata and Guwahati, like other auction centres in India, operate purely on a cash-based policy where buyers or blenders have to first clear the payment before lifting the purchase. But in their case, a higher credit period necessarily implies higher selling price for the bought leaf factory owners as it involves greater risk in transactions. Dha-

nuti reasoned that even as direct selling fetches more money, the auction route will lower their revenues. "Our units also don't have proper warehouses to store the processed tea during auctions." Also, as per industry estimates, up to 45 percent of the volume put up for auctions is not sold. This apart, the Assam market is also swarming with middlemen. "Since transportation and access to markets are biggest problems for green leaf producers, they have to rely on middlemen to sell to bought leaf factories," said D.N. Boruah, managing director of Lankashi Tea and Seed Estate and a committee member of Assam Tea Planters Association. He said these middlemen were making the most out of the prevailing situation which is inflating the prices. Accordingly, the bought leaf factories are resorting to direct sales to partly make up for the higher purchase cost. In this backdrop, a large proportion of blenders, packagers and marketeers also prefer direct buying at higher

pre-agreed prices as they are unable to compete in cashbased auction houses. "The order will upset the industry. Small buyers can't compete against big players in the auction market. They will be hit badly," said Piyush Desai, chairman and managing director of Wagh-Bakri - a branded tea seller. But other stakeholders in the industry appreciate the government's move. They said selling via auctions ensures both transparency and fair pricing. "Selling prices will be available publicly and it will remove dubiousness from direct selling," said Ramesh G. from Connor. Bijoygopal Chakraborty, national president of the Confederation of Indian Small Tea Grower's Association, even wanted action against errant factories. "These factories, although mandated to sell 70 percent of their output in auctions, are actually flouting the directives. Steps should be taken to make them adhere to the directive that ensures transparency in the system."

Tribal literary bodies slam Centre’s ‘divisive politics’ GUWAHATI, SEPTEMBER 14 (TNN): A confederation of tribal literary bodies in Assam has accused the Narendra Modi government of playing divisive politics by deciding to give shelter to religious minorities from Bangladesh and Pakistan on humanitarian grounds. The joint forum of Bodo Sahitya Sabha, Tiwa Sahitya Sabha, Deuri Sahitya Sabha, Karbi Sahitya Sabha, Garo Sahitya Sabha, Dimasa Sahitya Sabha, Mising Sahitya Sabha and Rabha Sahitya Sabha on Sunday said the Centre's recent decision undermined the objective of the ongoing National Register of Citizens (NRC) updating process in the state.

"All the communities extended their support to the updating process because it is a significant step towards curbing the protracted problem of infiltration in Assam. The Centre's decision to allow religious minorities from Bangladesh and Pakistan to stay in India is against the spirit of NRC. Assam will also have to bear the burden of sheltering foreigners," said joint forum convener Kamalakanta Mushahary here. The MHA recently issued a directive that Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Jains, Parsis and Buddhists from Bangladesh and Pakistan, who were compelled to seek shelter in India due to religious persecution, would be exempted from the rules under the Passport (Entry into India)

Act, 1920, and the Foreigners Act, 1946, in respect of their entry and stay in India without such documents or after the expiry of those documents. The decision has already triggered an outcry among different organizations in the state. The Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chatra Parishad and 13 other organizations had called a 12hour state-wide bandh on Saturday. Demanding that the Centre revoke the decision, the joint forum of tribal literary bodies also threatened to launch an agitation. The forum also questioned the efficacy of the land exchange deal with Bangladesh if nationals of particular religion from that country are to be allowed to enter India.

CBI must take suo motu note of rhino poaching GUWAHATI, SEPTEMBER 14 (TNN): The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)'s rhino task force has suggested that the CBI should be given the mandate to investigate, suo motu, those cases of rhino poaching in which the horn of the animal is not found within two days of the crime being committed unless intelligence inputs confirm that the horns have not been smuggled out of Kaziranga tiger reserve. The task force was constituted by the Union ministry of environment, forests and climate change last year after a spate of rhino poaching cases in Kaziranga, a Unesco World Heritage Site and tiger reserve about 250 km from here, grabbed headlines. The report, provided to activist Rohit Choudhury by NTCA following an RTI application, says, if CBI is engaged to probe rhino poaching on the recommendation of the state government, the investigation process will get delayed unnecessarily. The entire process of investigating wildlife crime like rhino

poaching needs to be overhauled, the report adds. The NTCA said CBI should equip itself for investigating rhino poaching cases and develop manpower, infrastructure and capacity accordingly. Noting that the poaching network spans interstate and international boundaries and involves multiple operators, the report suggests that CBI should be ordered to investigate the agents dealing in rhino horns in the grey markets of different states. The report stresses that there will be a significant drop in rhino poaching if the authorities can keep a tab on illegal arms and do not allow these to enter a 15-km area around Kaziranga. "The police, paramilitary forces and the Armed Forces also have to pitch in and help control the movement of illegal arms around the Kaziranga tiger reserve. Forest personnel should be blamed if they fail to protect rhinos. Police, paramilitary forces, Army and other lawenforcing agencies should be taken to task for their

inability to curb poaching, especially when their intelligence network fails to prevent criminal elements from carrying out poaching activities," the task force report says. The task force has sought making the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) more effective by setting up a full-fledged office in Guwahati and branches in Dimapur, Imphal and Itanagar. "The WCCB should also run wildlife forensic and ballistic expertise laboratories to handle such cases. Such facilities should either be set up at Kaziranga or in Guwahati in a time-bound manner," it says. The report adds that WCCB and CBI must join hands in investigating wildlife crime and the two agencies must coordinate with Interpol to track criminals who cross international borders. "These agencies must also maintain close links with similar wildlife crime investigating agencies in Nepal, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Taiwan, Australia, South Africa, among others," it adds.

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tribals to protect, defend and safeguard our life, land, history, identity, tradition, culture and time honoured institution under the present oppressive political system of the communal Government of Manipur.” The rally gathered at Maha Union Government Secondary School, Chandel District Hq and passed through the main bazaar and submitted the representation through the Deputy Commissioner, Chandel. President of the UNC, Gaidon Kamei, President, affirmed that Nagas would stand united “till our cherished political aspiration is achieved.” He further stated that Nagas “will never claim” the “land of others but in case of anyone or any forces or community(s) attempting to grasp our ancestral homeland, the Nagas will never stay as silent spectators.” He also appealed for all Naga political groups to “come together by forgetting the past..” The UNC President stated that the “strength” of the Manipur Chief Minister “lies in his state security forces and militarization of tribal areas and killing of innocent civilians.” “…but the strength of the Naga people rest on the unique history of the Nagas and its situation,” he said.

NIA moves to get ULFA (I) chief extradited from UK NEW DElHI, SEPTEMBER 14 (oNEINDIA): In a significant move, the National Investigation Agency has summoned the mysterious ULFA (I) chief, Abhijit Asom alias Mukul Hazarika for questioning. This move by the NIA is an extremely calculated one and is aimed at securing a red corner notice against him. The ULFA (I) chief, Asom is currently living in the United Kingdom. He is wanted in several cases and this is yet another move by the NIA to crack down on outfits in the North East which are derailing the peace process. The 68-year-old Abhijit Asom who goes by the alias Mukul Hazarika is a doctor by profession. He was appointed as the chairman of the ULFA (I) by the supreme commander of the outfit, Paresh Baruah. There is very little information available on Asom who goes by various aliases.

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It is said that he had completed his medicine in Guwahati in the year 1970 and has been in Britain since then. The police say that he had briefly come to Assam in the early 1980s, but left immediately for the UK after that. Intelligence Bureau officials say that he has been an active member of the ULFA (I) for long. He has been in the UK for long and hence his ap-

pointment as the ULFA (I) chairman came as a surprise to many. He is alleged to be running the outfit from UK and the NIA says that there is a need to secure his arrest. He had been operating under the name of Mukul Hazarika and has in the past raised various issues relating to human rights violations in Assam. He is said to have submitted papers to the UN on this issue.

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India’s wholesale inflation falls further to (-) 4.95% New Delhi, September 14 (iaNS): Despite a steep rise in prices of pulses and onions, India’s annual inflation rate based on wholesale prices continued in the negative territory in August, falling to (-)4.95 percent, official data showed on Monday. The wholesale prices had decelerated by (-)4.05 percent in July. The steep decline in August was mainly led by lower fuel prices. The annual rate of inflation, as per the official wholesale price index, stood at 3.85 percent in the corresponding month of the previous year, according to data released by the commerce and industry ministry. During the month under review, some commodities of mass consumption

continued to upset household budgets and notably among them was onion, whose prices were higher by as much as 65 percent over the like month of the previous year. Pulses were dearer by 36 percent. Other protein-rich food items such as milk, eggs, meat and fish recorded modest price increases. On a yearon-year (YoY) basis milk was costly by 2.08 percent, while eggs, meat and fish prices rose by 3.30 percent. At the same time, potatoes and vegetables were cheaper respectively by 52 percent and 21 percent. Even the prices of cereals and rice dwindled. Cereals depreciated by 1.65 percent and rice cheapened by 3.48 percent. Overall, food articles’ prices declined by 1.13 percent on a YoY basis.

Even under the manufactured products category, prices of commodities pertaining to food fell -especially sugar that was lower by 19 percent yearon-year. Under fuels -- the index for which was down 16.5 percent -- petrol was cheaper by 13.26 percent and diesel by 24.54 percent. Cost of cooking gas receded by 5.32 percent. The WPI and consumer price index (CPI) which will be released later in the day, assumes significance as these are last significant pointers towards Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) rate decision. The WPI and CPI indicators are also important, as they will give domestic guidance to the capital markets, just before the US Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee

(FOMC) meet on September 16-17. The US Fed will decide during the FOMC meeting whether to raise interest rates. India Inc. expects a better-than-expected WPI and CPI will drastically improve chances of a rate cut during RBI’s monetary policy review slated for September 29. Though welcoming the deceleration in inflation, India Inc cautioned against the deflationary trend and urged the apex bank for an immediate cut in key lending rates. “Indian industry continues to be under the grip of deflation. Price pressures are at a record low,” said Chandrajit Banerjee, director general with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). “The index has declined for the tenth consecutive month.

Given that CPI inflation has also been declining, the RBI needs to reduce interest rates sharply to drive a recovery in demand.” Other major business body, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) elaborated that though India remains a net importer of key commodities, the possibility of any immediate risk of importing inflation remains minimal. “Under the present circumstances, it would be most appropriate for the RBI to give weight to growth considerations and announce a deeper cut in the policy rate,” said Jyotsna Suri, president of Ficci. On The WPI, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) said that

emphasis should be laid on the supply-chain management of items like pulses, onions and others essential commodities as their prices have shot up during the month. “Impact of poor monsoon might reflect in the food prices, besides uneven rainfall may hit crops and could pile pressure on food inflation in the future, as such the government needs to outline its preparedness and plan of action to deal with any contingency arising out of such an event,” Rana Kapoor, president of the Assocham. The markets too welcomed the strong macro numbers, the barometer 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange, closed 246.49 points or 0.96 percent up on Monday.

Tumbling prices in India boost Star Cement reach out to flood victims Septemexpectations for more rate cuts Guwahati, ber 14 (aGeNcieS): Star New Delhi, September 14 (reuterS): India’s wholesale prices tumbled for a tenth straight month in August, pressured by falling fuel costs, bolstering prospects of an interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank later this month. The wholesale price index (WPI) fell an annual 4.95 percent last month compared with a 4.40 percent yearon-year decline forecast by economists in a Reuters poll and a provisional 4.05 percent slide in July. With price pressures at record lows, expectations are building that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will lower borrowing costs by at least 25 basis points (bps) at its next policy review on Sept. 29, after three cuts earlier this year, to spur economic growth. “This strengthens our view that interest rates will be cut at the RBI’s policy meeting later this month,” wrote Shilan Shah, an analyst with Capital Economics in Singapore. The WPI figures come hours before the release of the data on consumer prices that the central bank tracks to set rates. Retail inflation is forecast to have eased to 3.6 percent in August from a record low of 3.78 percent in July, according to analysts polled by Reuters. Calls for a rate cut have grown louder after annual economic growth slowed to 7 percent in the April-June quarter from 7.5 percent in the previous quarter. And some economists fear real growth is more sluggish than official figures suggest.

Arvind Panagariya, a top policy adviser to the government, last week said the economy needed 50-100 bps of rate cuts. The wholesale fuel prices tumbled 16.50 percent in August from a year ago, while food prices dropped 1.13 percent year-on-year. DEFLATIONARY PRESSURES? The rapid deceleration in prices has ignited a debate in New Delhi whether Asia’s third-largest economy is heading towards deflation. Arvind Subramanian, Modi’s chief economic adviser, early this month warned of looming deflation and called for measures to boost consumer demand and step up investment. RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, however, is worried about a resurgence in price pressures in a country where inflation has been notoriously volatile. While food inflation has broadly remained in check despite below average summer monsoon rains, prices of some staples such as onions are racing up. Wholesale vegetable prices, for instance, gained nearly 17 percent from July. Entrenched expectations of high inflation also are feeding into higher wages. “Yes, there has been moderation in some prices, but that’s not signalling deflation,” said N. Bhanumurthy, senior economist at the NIPFP policy think-tank in New Delhi. “In fact, we are not anywhere near that.”

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Flood-hit victims receive food and other items distributed by Star Cement in Assam.

ity and in this hour of need we stand in solidarity and brotherhood with the affected families. Star Cement is doing its best to save lives with emergency food and other articles, including supporting many who are reachable only on foot”. “On last Tuesday we observed the 89th birth anniversary of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and dedicated our relief efforts to the memory of the legendary visionary and his values. We decided to extend our helping hand to flood victims and pay a true tribute to Bhu-

pen Da on his birthday,” Gupta added. Reaffirming the commitment, President (Sales & Marketing) Jyoti Swaroop Agarwal, said, “Star Cement has always stood with local communities in times of crisis and recovery. As the state has been severely hit by heavy rains and flash floods at many places causing loss of valuable lives and properties, we appeal to all those who believe in humanity to join hands in this moment of human crisis and extend all possible help to flood victims.

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Cement, the premier cement brand of Northeast, has reached out to flood-hit victims with food items and other necessary articles. 1500 families in Lepetkata area of Dibrugarh , 1000 flood-affected households of Maskhuwa area of Dhemaji , 700 families of Moirabari and Dhing area in Morigaon and 1000 families in Lakhipur area of Goalpara district were given rice, dal, potato, soyabin, mustard oil, candle &Match box in relief packets. Each family were given four kilograms of rice, one kilogram of dal, one kilogram potato, half kg Soyabin, mustard oil 200g, candle 1pkt & match box 2 nos. The current flood situation in Assam has reached a critical stage and affected up to 14 lakh people in 19 districts. Dibrugah, Dhemaji ,Sonitpur and Lakhimpur are highly affected districts where lakhs of people are now taking shelter in different relief camps. Considering the situation Star Cementhas extended support to flood victims with an objective to offer immediate relief and strengthen their coping capacity in this emergency. Commenting on the CSR initiative, Sanjay Kumar Gupta, CEO, Star Cement said, “This is a big natural calam-

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Khekaho Assumi visits IPR offices in Zbto, Mkg

ZuNheboto, September 14 (Dipr): Parliamentary secretary for Information and Public Relations (IPR), Khekaho Assumi visited Information Assistant Centre at Suruhuto sub-division in Zunheboto on September 10. Interacting with the staff about their problems and grievances, the parliamentary secretary assured to look into the urgent needs for smooth functioning of the office. He encouraged and urged the staff to be sincere in performing their duties stating that IPR plays a great role in serving the people. The only parliamentary secretary for IPR to have visited Suruhuto sub-division so far, the staff of the IA

MLA Khekaho Assumi with officers and staff of DPRO office, Zunheboto on September 11. (DIPR Photo)

Centre lauded his visit and his encouraging words and willingness to address the problems faced by the staff. Meanwhile, Khekaho Assumi visited DPRO office, Zunheboto on September 11 and had an interaction with the staffs. He assured to modernise public address equipments at

the earliest and also asked the employees to share their grievances with him so he can look into wherever is possible. Construction of new office building was also discussed during the meeting. Khekaho also advised the employees to be sincere and know one’s responsibili-

ties and duties. Maintaining that he is not a magician to restructure the entire system by himself, he called upon every employee to work as a team to uplift the IPR department to a higher level. DPRO, Lanuakum Ao, in his welcome address thanked the parliamentary secretary for the concern

he has for the department and said Khekaho is the first parliamentary secretary to have visited the DPRO office, Zunheboto. He hoped that under his leadership, the department will witness a wind of change in the days to come. The parliamentary secretary also visited Informa-

tion Office at Mangkolemba sub-division in Mokokchung on September 10 and assured to provide all necessary equipments required in the office. Interacting with the staff, Khekaho reminded them that IPR department is the most important department as all sections of people in the state are made aware of the government activities through IPR department. He further urged them to be more sincere in disseminating their duties. The parliamentary secretary for IPR has been visiting all the IPR department offices in the state to acquire all information about the functioning of IPR offices.

Girl child found in Dimapur DCs asked to set up Local Complaints Committee Dimapur, September 14 (mexN): A girl child aged around 5 years has been found in Dimapur. According to a press release from CHILDLINE Dimapur, the child, identified as Muni, was found loitering around Diphupar area by the Diphupar Police on August 24 around 7:00 pm and handed over to women cell, Dimapur. She was later handed over to CHILDLINE Dimapur through the CWC Dimapur. The child stated that she was brought to Dimapur by one Monjoi for babysitting job, but could not give any valuable infor- Muni, the child found by mation, the release said. Diphupar Police on Aug 24. Therefore, anyone having Details of the child: any information about the Name: Muni child, Monjoi, or her par- Age: 5 years (approx) ents have been asked to Gender: Female contact CHILDLINE Toll Father’s name: Arjun free number 1098, 03862- Mother’s name: Shanti 248744 or 03862-280884. Community: Shanti

kohima, September 14 (Dipr): As per provisions under section 6 & 7 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, all deputy commissioners have been directed to constitute 'Local Complaints Committee' in their respec-

tive districts and also designate a Nodal Officer in each sub-division to receive and redress complaints related to sexual harassment of women employees at their work places. The Local Complaints Committee shall consist of the following members to be nominated by the Depu-

ty Commissioners: A chairperson to be nominated from amongst the eminent women in the field of social work and committed to the cause of women; One member to be nominated from amongst the women working in sub-divisions; Two members, of whom, at least one shall be a woman, to be

nominated from amongst such NGOs or Associations committed to the cause of women or a person familiar with the issues relating to sexual harassment, which may be prescribed. Provided that atleast one of the nominees should preferably have a background in law or legal knowledge.

NPF leader in Chizami dies; party extends condolences kohima, September 14 (mexN): Naga People’s Front (NPF) has extended condolences to the family members of late Wetso Chirhah, president, NPF, 17th Chizami Assembly Constituency, who passed away on September 13. A condolence message issued by NPF Central HQ secretary general KG Kenye said that Chirhah served his people in various fields, including VDB Secretary &

VCC of Chizami village, ACC, ACM, NPF president for three consecutive times since 2004 till his last breath. “He was a capable leader, man of integrity, lived an exemplary life with Christian principle, a man of principle with dedication who has served his people not only of 17th Chizami Constituency, but all the people of Chakhesang in one way or another,” Kenye stated. Declaring that the 17th

Chizami A/C in particular has lost a devoted leader, the party further prayed that God continue to bestow peace and solace to his wife, daughter and son and all the bereaved family members. Deo Nukhu expresses sadness Parliamentary secretary for higher & technical education Deo Nukhu today expressed sadness at the

untimely demise of Wetso Chirhah, president, NPF, 17-Chizami A/C. “He was a simple man who dedicated himself to the service of the party,” Nukhu acknowledged. “In his death, we have lost a strong leader and it has created a vacuum which is difficult to fill.” He further extended condolences to Chirhah’s family and prayed that God grant them the comfort in this difficult time.

Workshop on NCSC held for five districts Wabang Moa receives Bennett Memorial Award kohima, September 14 (mexN): The Nagaland Institute of Health, Environment & Social Welfare (NIHESW), Kohima in collaboration with National Informatics Centre (NIC) Kohima as a host studio organized a district level workshop on National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) through multipoint video conferencing in five districts, Longleng, Dimapur, Phek, Peren and Mon, on September 14. Teachers from the five

districts participated in the programme through the NIC studios in their respective districts. The participants were briefed on how to go about in preparing the NCSC projects on the Focal Theme: “Understanding Weather and Climate”. The resource persons were Dr. Vizovol Mekro, Honorary Director, NIHESW, Kohima and Santu Thapa, State Co-ordinator, NCSC Kohima. To participate in the Na-

tional Children’s Science Congress programme, interested schools may send their details to the State Co-ordinating Agency, Nagaland Institute of Health, Environment and Social Welfare (NIHESW), opposite the Commissioner’s Office, Old Secretariat Complex, Kohima-797001, Nagaland. This was informed in a press release issued by Santu Thapa, State Co-ordinator NCSC, NIHESW, Kohima.

Ato Area bodies condemn Assam Rifles' raid Dimapur, September 14 (mexN): Ato Area GBs’ Association, Ato Area Sports Association, Ato Area Sumi Totimi Hoho, and Ato Area Students’ Union have condemned the raid conducted by 32 Assam Rifles at the residence of Head GB Ghokuto village and president of Ato Area GBs’ Association, G. Shikavi Zhimomi on September 10, 7:30 pm

at Ghokuto village, Niuland sub-division, Dimapur. In a joint statement, Hokishe, secretary, Ato Area GBs’ Association, Kaviho Yeptho, president, Ato Area Sports Association, Mughali Awomi, president, Ato Area Sumi Totimi Hoho and Joel Zhimo, president, Ato Area Students’ Union stated that the AR personnel broke into the room of the head GB

just rupees 100 for that offence i.e. for not wearing a helmet. They checked my driving license and my vehicle document and were satisfied and ask me to pay rupees 100. I paid the fine, they gave me back my documents and I demanded my receipt which was legally mine, since I already paid the fine. But, to my surprise they ask extra bucks of rupees 200 if I need the receipt. I ask them why it is so, and the answer was ‘Section 177 of Motor Vehicle Act.’ Under the provision of Section 177 read with 129 of Motor Vehicle Act it states the punishment as “Rs. 100 for first offence and Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offences.” Then why do I need to pay 200 rupees extra for

media & satellite TV efforts called North East Cornerstone TV (NECTV) - www. necornerstonetv.com - was lauded for media outreach. The award was handed by Bill Blount, Chairman of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) of USA, and Rajiv Khatri, Director of CV India, Bangalore. The Indian Christian Media Association had its 6th annual 3-day Kingdom media seminar from Sep-

tember 9 to 11 at Grand Oberoi hotel, Kolkata, where 12 resource persons from USA, Finland, Australia, and South Africa, and 300 delegates from all over India and Sri Lanka attended. Around 25 delegates from North East India, including delegates from CBCNEI, NBCC, along with other church pastors and leaders attended the seminar, the release added.

First fitness games competition in Kohima

while he and his wife were out of station. “Army broke the lock of Shikavi’s room in the presence of his two minor children causing mental harassment and pain to the minor children,” the release alleged. The association asserted that such kind Officials of Amplified Fitness Club addressing press conference in Kohima on Sepof unwarranted raids by the tember 14. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent uniformed defence personFITNESS GAMES FOr COMPETITION nel should be condemned Kohima | September 14 Burpees Suicide by all right thinking citizens. The Amplified Fitness Club Clean & Jerk Pistol Squat Kohima is organizing the Toe to bar Tyre Pull first fitness games compeDeadlift Wall ball tition from October 16 to 17 Thrusters Hang Clean at TT Stadium, Kohima. Pull Ups Jumping Jack Announcing this durKettlebell Swing Legs Splits ing a press conference Single jumps rope Box Jump here, the organizer said the Sled/Prowler Pull Air Squat Jump Squat Snatch the receipt? Is this not cor- competition, the first of its Push Press ruption? I admit I am guilty kind in Nagaland, is to en- Lunges Load Run Double Under for not wearing a helmet courage the sense of health Strict Press Push ups (Hand release) where I am punished with consciousness and physiFront Squat Dumbell/ fine and I am well aware cal fitness in society. “Fitness is not merely Overhead Squat Kettlebell Snatch that it is for my safety, I am not fighting for any of these building the body but to keep The organizer hoped fied Fitness Club. Forms but I am fighting against oneself fit. We are targetcorruption. How can this ing this fitness game more that this fitness games will are also available at Sports receipt cost me rupees on wellness and health,” the bring a positive impact on Work and Zumvu Printex, 200 where the law clearly organizer said, adding the people and the society to Kohima. The champion will get states the amount? And fitness games is all about live a healthier life. In this competition, a cash prize of Rs. 40,000 without asking me or re- strength endurance, power, ferring to any previous re- speed, agility, balance, coor- there will be no weight cat- while the runners up will receipts, how can they know dination and to complete the egory. Interested persons ceive Rs. 20,000 and second of 16 years and above can runners up will walk away that it was not my first of- exercise at the given time. Fitness awareness is to join the event. Registra- with Rs. 10,000. Gift hamfence? Is there any provision where the law states inspire and support in bet- tion fee has been fixed at pers will also be awarded to “Spirit of the Games.” that the receipt should cost tering an individual reach Rs. 500. Boot camp will be iniThe prize sponsors in200 rupees, which I missed his/her goals. Today fitness out? We should wake up is one of the main concerns tiated by the organizer be- clude Kemhievonuo (Banand fight for our rights and and the need of the hour fore the fitness games - one uo) Keretsu (Ist Prize), against corruption. Let this and through it one is able to or two weeks before the Kezhaletuo (Gugu) Kire (2nd prize) and Neitho not happen to any person overcome health obstacles competition. Demo videos and forms Kuotsu (3rd prize). again. Justifications and like obesity, diabetes, high Last date for submission blood pressure and various can be downloaded from corrections are welcome. Facebook page of Ampli- of forms is September 21. other diseases. Rüünguso Kuotsu

Public SPace A Receipt That Cost Rupees 200/irst of all I want to apologize to the concern authority for not wearing my helmet on this day, the 12th of September, 2015. It was on this day that I found myself urgent early in the morning for some works. And so I move out from home at 6:30 AM and was on my way back around 10:15 AM. On reaching MLA Hostel Junction, I was stopped by a traffic policeman for not wearing my helmet. I cursed myself for being guilty in the eyes of law, which I never intent to ever do in my life. I was directed to pay the defaulting fee which I am liable to. Two traffic policemen were sitting in the counter demanding 300 rupees. I told them I have the required documents and that it was

kohima, September 14 (mexN): Wabang Moa, director of Kohima based Highland Dawn Media has received the Bennett Memorial Award for “Upcoming and Innovative Media Outreach”. The national award was given by the Indian Christian Media Association at the Grand Oberoi hotel, Kolkata. According to a press release, Highland Dawn Media's internet Christian

MEx FILE Training for college BLOs and campus ambassadors Dimapur, September 14 (mexN): Deputy commissioner of Dimapur has informed that a training and orientation for the college booth level officers and campus ambassadors on ensuing special summary revision of electoral roll will be held on September 16, 11:00 am in the conference hall of DC office, Dimapur. The DC, Kesonyu Yhome, has requested all campus ambassadors and college BLOs of Dimapur district to attend the training without fail.

BJP legislators, office bearers meeting Dimapur, September 14 (mexN): The Nagaland State BJP President has convened a joint meeting of BJP legislators and State office bearers on September 17, 2:00 pm in Dimapur. The meeting venue will be informed later. Important agendas as directed by the Central office will be deliberated, according to a release from K James Vizo, general secretary and spokesman, BJP Nagaland. All members concerned have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

Zeliangrong in Peren support peace accord: NSCN (IM) pereN, September 14 (mexN): The Zeliangrong public of Peren district in its consultation and deliberation held on September 14 at Jalukie (Samjiuram ground) unanimously decided to support the peace accord signed between GoI and NSCN (IM) on August 3, 2015 in Delhi. This was informed in a release issued by MIP, NSCN (IM).

DC Wokha informs Wokha, September 14 (Dipr): Deputy Commissioner, Wokha, A Robin Lotha has informed all village council chairmen involved in Local Bodies Account under XIII FC during the 3rd phase that District Statistical Officer and staff Wokha will undertake various activities under 13th Finance Commission Grant collection of data of the local bodies starting second week of September 2015. The survey is exclusively for all community bodies, namely VDB, VEC, VHC, VEMB, JFM, WATSAN, NRHM, SSA, Adult Education Care (Mid-Day Meal, ANGAWATI) etc, Decentralised Planning Commoditization (DCP). All Chairmen and Secretaries concerned of the communities’ bodies have been requested to be present during the survey positively. No representatives shall be entertained, the DC stated.

One arrested with liquor Dimapur, September 14 (mexN): The excise mobile squad enforcement team manning the excise check post at Chumukedima arrested one Khingkaba for carrying liquor on September 11 around 4:00 pm. 1176 cans of beer was seized from him. A release from superintendent of excise (mobile squad), Katoho Sumi informed that the accused has been booked under NLTP Act ’89.

Imtilemba mourns LJ Toshi Sangtam Dimapur, September 14 (mexN): Advisor for Cooperation Imtilemba Sangtam today expressed shock and sorrow at the demise of former Nagaland minister, LJ Toshi Sangtam, on September 11. In a condolence message, Imtilemba said late Toshi Sangtam was one of the political pioneers of the undivided Tuensang district. “Besides a towering political figure, late Sangtam was also an active social worker and very popular with the grass root people,” Imtilemba said. “His concern for the uplift of the backward eastern Nagas remained his main mission and his demise is a great loss, especially to the eastern Nagas and people of Tuensang district.” He conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members.

Exam for LDA cum CA & Steno Grade-III kohima, September 14 (mexN): All the candidates for the posts of LDA cum CA and Steno Grade-III in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) have been informed that exams will be held on September 19 at Mezhür Higher Secondary School, Kohima. A press note issued by N Benjamin Newmai, Commissioner & Secretary, NLA has directed all the candidates to come and collect the Admit Card on or before September 17 during office hour. Thereafter, no complaint whatsoever shall be entertained by the Secretariat, the release stated.

Ex-servicemen pensioners informed kohima, September 14 (Dipr): Director of Sainik Welfare & Resettlement Nagaland, Brig KK Roy Choudhury, SM, VSM (Retd) has informed all ex-servicemen pensioners and widows, family pensioners of Nagaland having any anomalies regarding pensions to approach respective Zila Sainik Welfare Offices or Directorate of Sainik Welfare & Resettlement Kohima by September 20, 2015. They were also requested to bring photocopy of PPO, Bank Account Number and mobile number.

Sensitization prog on mid day meal guidelines kohima, September 14 (mexN): The directorate of school education has directed all district education officers, sub divisional education officers along with JEO in charges of MDM, accounts assistant & MIS coordinator to attend positively the sensitization programme on mid day meal (MDM) guidelines on September 16 at Zonal Council Hall, Kohima at 11:00 am. TA/DA for outstation officials and staff would be provided on actual entitlement.

Primary teachers with higher degree informed kohima, September 14 (mexN): All regularized teachers who have Graduate or Post Graduate degrees but appointed as Primary Teacher and currently serving under the District Education Officer, Kohima have been asked to submit complete set of their documents (photocopy) and particulars, namely HSLC Admit Card, all Marksheets from HSLC to the highest degree, including professional as the case may be, Initial Appointment Order, and Regularization Order in the case of subsequent regularization. In a release, DEO Kohima informed that the documents should be submitted on or before September 18 for onward submission to higher authority. The DEO will not be held responsible for failure to submit the documents by any such teacher, the release stated.

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JustPeace is possible through involving the whole Naga society where the grassroots are empowered to participate, not just formally, but substantively. The process requires addressing the core causes of why the conflict occurred in the first place and how it can be averted in the future, and not just attempting to end conflict. The key thing is to establish processes with integrity based on the values of JustPeace, Self-determination and Free association. In this search for humanization, the Nagas need not romanticize or glorify their past, but seek to return to the core of their values, where all contradictions are addressed and from there, develop with clarity based on present and future day aspirations. The Nagas need to retrieve their selfimage, and possibly even create a new one if necessary for their empowerment to define their existence from within, and not permit it to be imposed from without. The Naga must be its own, unique and identifiable, existing through self-definition with the ability to re-invent and recreate their struggle for humanization through nonviolent peaceful means.

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Building a Just World: Essays in Honour of Muchkund Dubey

he United Nations is to adopt a post-2015 agenda for sustainable development, setting the goals for achieving a just, equitable world by 2030, in a high-level plenary meeting of the UN General Assembly in late September. It is an ambitious agenda at a time when the gap between the rich and the poor is widening globally, but it is not an impossible objective. A set of insightful essays on 'Building a Just World' explores the initiatives and issues that go into building an equitable world order. The essays are written in honour of Muchkund Dubey, a highly respected former foreign secretary, who is credited with writing a major Book: Building a Just World: Essays in Honour of part of the UN Muchkund Dubey; Edited by Manoranjan Mohanty, Vinod C Khanna and Biswajit Dhar; Publisher: report on the Orient Black Swan; Pages: 432; Price: Rs.900 First Development Decade. As former UN secretary general Boutros Boutros-Ghali writes in his foreword, Muchkund Dubey "distinguished himself as one of the most perceptive and articulate spokesmen and negotiators of the developing countries in their struggle for peace and development cooperation on the world stage". Building a just world order was one of the global objectives of the 20th century after the defeat of fascism and the end of colonialism in the world. Instead, economic disparities are increasing around the world. In his essay, Chandra Hardy describes the existing world order as "profoundly unjust" when four billion people live in conditions of extreme deprivation while 800 million live a life of excessive consumption and waste. Dubey believes that the design for a just world order exists in an embryonic form in the United Nations. The right kind of leadership in about a dozen or more countries could develop a consensus in this regard. Arguing that "this vision is in the realm of possibility", Dubey suggests that the BRICS countries can form the core of such a group. One of the co-editors, Manoranjan Mohanty, evaluates the contending perspectives in the existing world order - 'global rebalancing' where the G-8 seeks to co-opt the emerging economies of BRICS and 'global restructuring' that aims at transforming the unequal political and economic order, including the Bretton Woods institutions. The emergence of China, India and the other emerging economies in global politics adds to the demand for global restructuring. Two institutions set up this year could challenge the American dominance in development funding. The BRICS group's New Development Bank and China's Asian Infrastructural Investment Bank (AIIB) are the two institutions that could be an alternative to the World Bank and IMF for developing economies. The issues raised in the essays are extremely complex but interconnected and inter-related and relevant to contemporary times. The essays examine issues of nuclear disarmament, climate change negotiations and social development. One of the essential preconditions for progress towards a just world order would be to undo the whittling down of the UN's powers that happened in the past decade or more. This would entail providing adequate resources for the UN to discharge its functions. As Muchkund Dubey says, a just, fair and equitable world order that serves the interests of all nations and people within nations "should be deliberately conceived, designed and brought into existence". The book is a valuable addition to the global dialogue on the way forward on building a just world order.

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Why the NeWs is ChaNgiNg for good

hen I was a boy I made my first newspaper. With a pen, ruler and sheet of paper, I marked out some boxes and filled them in with stories about what was going on in my home and the world around me. I then photocopied it and tried to sell it to my parents for 10p a copy (not realising of course that they were paying the production costs). But as I got older the picture that the news painted of the world never sat right with me. I knew that the stories of war, crime, scandal and tragedy were vitally important. I also came to understand that they weren’t the full picture; that the news magnifies only a fragment of reality. But despite knowing this, the way that the news created a deeper story about the world and about human nature, didn’t feel right. It was perhaps this intuitive feeling that led me to editing Positive News, a publication that shines a light on innovation, kindness, co-operation and the ways people are working to create solutions to the problems facing society. Like myself as a boy creating my own newspaper, Positive News is now giving its readers the chance to take ownership of the kind of media they want. It is becoming the first crow dfunded global media cooperative, owned by its readers, supporters and journalists. By selling ‘community shares’ we are raising a minimum of £200,000 to scale up and respond to the growing demand for our journalism. With 6 days still to go in our #OwnTheMedia campaign, we have reached 90% of our target. But why do we need positive news stories? We face colossal and escalating challenges as a global community: climate change and social inequality, to give just two examples. And on the individual level, people are suffering across the spectrum of circumstances in which humanity finds itself. But at the same time it would be wrong, in our knowledge or imagination, to disown anyone of their achievements, strengths, loves and joys. At the global level, there is also another side to the story. According to researchers, a thorough analysis of the data shows that apart from a recent spike in conflicts, the long-term trend is that the world is becoming more peaceful. More countries than ever are democracies, and on the whole we’re getting healthier. Meanwhile, data from the Ipsos Mori social research institute shows that across 14 countries, the public perceive rates of teenage pregnancy, immigration and murder to be much higher than they actually are. This brings into question the role of the news in shaping our perceptions. The media doesn’t just mirror society, it moves it. What the media focuses on,

his summer in Pakistan, a massive corruption scandal erupted involving collusion between between political parties and public officials over illegal land-grabbing in the city of Karachi, capital of the country's most populous province, Sindh. A report published in June 2015 by the Pakistani Rangers, a legal paramilitary force under the direct control of the interior ministry, provided hard evidence of the so-called “evil nexus”. The role of political parties is important, for in Pakistan they are perceived - along with the national police force and civil servants - as among the most unreliable and corrupt institutions. Data from Transparency International confirms this distrust, which this most recent scandal did nothing to rebuild. Instead it stands as yet another example of how dirty money, when it seeps into politics, can seriously damage democratic institutions. Illicit funds can enter politics in various ways, whether political-party finance systems, campaign support or allocation of lucrative contracts. In every case, this threatens not only the effectiveness but the legitimacy of all democratic bodies. As elected representatives, entrusted to lead the nation, politicians are at the heart of democracy. For the public It is disturbing to see them negotiating deals with networks of criminals engaged in particularly sinister crimes such as human trafficking, drug-smuggling, weapons-trading, counterfeiting or terrorism. Pakistan is not an exception in this regard. The corrosive effect of organised crime being able to buy real political influence is a global problem. In July 2015, a United Nations agency in charge of fighting impunity in Guatemala released a disturbing

and how it chooses to report, affects our thoughts, feelings, conversations and perspectives. By consequence, it plays a part in influencing our choices and actions too. Of course, it is essential to report the problems and dangers we face. And journalism as a watchdog – exposing injustice, exploitation and corruption, and holding power to account – is a function critical to democracy. But journalism’s apparent theory of change, that by relentlessly focusing on what’s going wrong society will be better informed and able to do something about it, is undermined by evidence of how news impacts us. Emotional and psychological impact of news Research has shown that negative news can cause stress, world-weariness and mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. The work of Cathrine Gydlensted at the University of Pennsylvania revealed that it leads to ‘learned helplessness’ and leaves us feeling passive. But research also suggests that when we bring

more positive elements into reporting it can boost our mood and give us a sense of social agency. The University of Southampton has found that positive news stories lead people to feel significantly higher motivation to take actions such as voicing their opinions, donating to charity or protecting the environment. Psychologist Barbara Fredrickson says that positive emotions are what truly lead to progress because they foster creativity and innovation. They broaden our awareness, opening our hearts and minds, and enable us to build new knowledge, skills and resources. When we experience positive emotions, the hormone oxytocin is released. This chemical is sometimes referred to as the ‘cuddle drug’ or ‘moral molecule’ because it correlates with increased trust, generosity and empathy. It leads us to connect to others, says leading oxytocin researcher Paul J Zack. High stress however, inhibits oxytocin. Negative emotions tend to prompt narrow and immediate,

survival-oriented behaviours. Bad news does sell. This is partly because stories that shock and provoke fear grab us, according to a study published by the Journal of Communication, by triggering our hardwired survival response. But there is another, less stress-inducing way that we can also grab audience attention. The business school at the University of Pennsylvania has found that articles most likely to go viral are those that evoke strong positive emotions, particularly a sense of awe. In addition, research from the University of Texas found that people feel more engaged in an article about a problem when it also contains information about a potential solution – and are more likely to share these stories online. With social media increasingly driving traffic for news websites, then perhaps the old saying “if it bleeds, it leads” might one day give way to “if it succeeds, it leads”. There is a growing number of publications incorporating this approach. For instance, the Huffington Post recently announced its global editorial strategy to give more coverage to ‘what’s working’ – a decision backed by the fact that its positive content was receiving three times as many shares as other pieces. Constructive journalism The emerging field of ‘constructive journalism’ offers a way for the media to bring more positive elements into conventional reporting. Learning from other fields such as the behavioural sciences, constructive journalism involves techniques such as using solution-focused angles while remaining critical and still highlighting ‘negative’ facts. For example, a journalist taking a constructive approach would ask interviewees questions that reveal their strengths and resilience, not simply their victimisation. Initiatives such as the Constructive Journalism Project are now delivering training in constructive journalism – or solutions journalism as it is often called in the US – in journalism schools and newsrooms worldwide. Audience researchers have known for a long time that people want more good news. What the industry is now realising is that this doesn’t have to mean fluffy stories – waterskiing squirrels and the like – but it can be rigorous and compelling journalism about progress and possibility. The world is complex and multifaceted, and I don’t pretend I understand it. But as a boy making my newspaper, and now as an editor, I do know the power of storytelling. Positive and constructive approaches offer a way to help strengthen journalism, at a time when more than ever, we need a way of looking at the world that sparks the potential in us all.

Dirty money, damaged democracy: what to do? Catalina Perdomo report concluding that alliances with organised crime are one of the most harmful activities for democracy in the country. Here, as in Pakistan and other countries, such alliances and the dirty money they depend on undermine political systems, nourish political violence, contaminate elections and hurt democratic governance (including at the local level). That these criminal interests often involve violence heightens the injury to public interest and safety. Money f ro m " b l o o d diamonds", for example, has provided funding for military regimes and insurgencies, prolonging conflicts as well as systematic and gross violations of human rights in African countries. Drug money also fuels insurgencies’ budgets and prolonged conflicts in countries such as Colombia and Afghanistan. Moreover, funding from illicit sources undermines electoral processes. Peru, for example, held elections in October 2014. Yet less than ten months later, seventeen out of 124 elected representatives - 14% of the total - have been linked with drug cartels or their activities. In May 2015, parts of the government apparatus and civil-society or-

ganisations in Peru were moved to warn that the country's state institutions are at risk of being infiltrated by the cartels. This would send the country back to the 1990s, when despairing Peruvians felt they were living in a narco-state. This is indeed a worrisome pattern as it damages the legitimacy of elections as well as trust in local governance and decentralisation programmes. Such issues are emphasised in a particular regional context by an International IDEA report, Illicit Networks and Politics in Latin America, published in November 2014. There is no single or fixed recipe for preventing or mitigating the bond between criminal networks and politics. But acknowledging the problem is a first step to finding useful solutions. Disbanding entire criminal networks is perhaps unrealistic, as organised crime will probably always exist. But protecting politics from being taken over by thugs might be a more attainable goal. The focus then should be on how to prevent dirty money from getting into politics, or at the very least limit the influence it might buy. It is also necessary to prevent crime groups from forming strong bonds with elected of-

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ficials, public servants and institutions. The dangers of this process are explored in a 2015 study by the Global Initiative against Transnational Organised Crime, which concludes that decentralisation has provided a golden opportunity for crime groups to "buy" civil servants and politicians at local level in some countries, for example Mali. Two key elements here are coordination and transparency. The ability of law-enforcement agencies, electoral-management bodies, banks' and intelligence agencies' financial units to work together in tracking asset-laundering is vital. So is including political parties in exposures of money-laundering, which could mean monitoring politicalparty funding beyond election times and ensure that cash contributions to candidates are properly reported. In countries like Myanmar, where there are great hopes for the current democratic transformation, there is an opportunity to introduce preventative measures early on in the process. In parallel with preparations for open elections in November 2015 (its first in twenty-five years), Myanmar is reemerging as a key player in the illicitdrugs underworld. Myanmar is the second largest producer of heroin in the world according to United Nations estimates, and Asia’s leading supplier of methamphetamine. Whether it's called junk or heroin, injected or smoked ("chasing-the-dragon" style), heroin could become a major challenge in Myanmar’s transformation to democracy. It is up to democracy-support agencies, national and international, to prevent the current breath of democracy-hope in Myanmar turning into a junk-like smell.

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Movements duel over the future of Brazil Marianna Olinger

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Waging Nonviolence

n recent weeks, the mainstream media has forwarded a narrative that the political crisis in Brazil is a result of internal corruption and the lack of economic growth over the last year, which is blamed on the Workers’ Party. The corruption charges have been fueled by an investigation — known as Lava Jato, or Car Wash — in which a number of directors of the state-owned oil company Petrobras are accused of taking bribes from construction companies and funneling funds to parties of the ruling coalition. What is rarely mentioned though, is that Brazil is experiencing, once again, a historical divide. Part of the population wants to turn left and another right. The complex situation is much more ideological than most commentators acknowledge. Some believe President Dilma Rousseff and the Workers’ Party haven’t been following the dictates of neoliberalism closely enough, while others argue the opposite — that corporations have far too much power. The latest Brazilian presidential elections took place on October 2014. President Rousseff was reelected in a second-round runoff against her contender Aécio Neves — leader of PSDB, the party of former President Fernando Henrique Cardoso. It originated as a social democratic left-leaning party, but grew to be one of the main representatives of the bank lobby and Washington Consensus-like policies in the country. The election was a narrow victory for Rousseff, and some argue that she would not have been re-elected if social movements on the left had not turned out to support her at the last minute — as they did — when faced with the possibility of having neoliberals back in charge. While social movements were successful in helping to re-elect President Rousseff, the results of the congressional elections were a disaster for those fighting for social justice. Brazil elected the most conservative pro-corporate Congress since the end of the military dictatorship in the early 1980s. In its first six months the ultra-conservative lower house has voted against ending corporate funding in political campaigns, and in favor of increasing outsourcing, lowering the criminal age from 18 to 16 years-old, and finally, on August 12, an anti-terrorism law that opens the road to the further criminalization of social movements. And they are not finished: Two bills that social movements struggled for years to get passed — regarding net neutrality and limiting the sale and use of firearms by civilians — are next in line for review in the legislature. The situation is not simple. If the Workers’ Party governments have been responsible for major progress related to social justice since former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s first mandate started in 2002, they have also followed neoliberal prescriptions on economic and financial matters. Social movements are not particularly pleased that corporate profits are skyrocketing while many people still struggle for food, basic education, housing, transportation and health. In addition, conflicts over land, which disproportionately victimize the most vulnerable — poor, black and indigenous populations — both in rural and urban areas are intensifying.

to increase militarization and the use of firearms among civilians in Brazil. Brazil has been recognized internationally for its conditional cash transfer program — the Workers’ Party main accomplishment since 2002 — which has taken over 20 million people out of extreme poverty since its inception. Regardless of this fact, there is a widespread view among the middle and upper-middle classes that the program is a populist attempt to guarantee that the Workers’ Party stays in power. For the most conservative sectors of society, who have found a space to voice their concerns in the green and yellow marches, the Workers’ Party destroyed the country by giving easy money to the lazy poor and flooded Brazil with corruption, as some of the signs at their marches illustrate. They also often argue that “good criminals are the ones who are dead” and that the number of police — who are shamefully known as some of the most violent in the world, responsible for thousands of killings every year — should be increased to protect “good citizens.” Signs warning against the “communist threat” can be regularly found at the pro-impeachment demonstrations. Other racist, misogynistic and fascist slogans are also repeatedly seen in the marches described by the Guardian as “good-humored” family events. The New York Times coverage of the same “carnivalesque” march acknowledged the violent speeches — that included a call for the An ideological face-off president to “kill herself” and the return of military There are plenty of reasons for Brazilians to be rule — but portrayed such speeches as the exception. discontent with the current state of affairs. Both right-leaning and left-leaning groups have taken Hope but no guarantee their claims to the streets. The left in Brazil — as in On August 13, a few days before the two most most parts of the world — is diverse, fragmented and, recent national demonstrations for and against immore often than not, in disagreement on tactics and peachment, 100,000 peasant women with the Nastrategies. Organized social movements — includ- tional Coalition of the Agriculture Workers and 12 ing unions, students and the landless and homeless other partner movements organized their fifth anworkers — have been protesting non-stop since June nual demonstration in Brasília with no coverage in 2013, when the free transportation protests led mil- the mainstream media. During the event — called lions to the streets. These predominantly red-colored “Margarida’s march” as a tribute to Margarida Maria marches draw less attention from the mainstream Alves, a former union activist murdered in 1983 by a media. Although not necessarily pro-government, land owner in the northern region of the country — they are certainly against the impeachment process social movements stated their support for President being called for by the conservative and corporate- Rousseff and the Workers’ Party, while pushing for friendly opposition. their own agenda. Despite not always agreeing on how to position Human rights activists have been particularly themselves in relation to the president or the ruling scared of the conservative wave in the Congress, coalition, movements tend to agree on matters of which — fueled by the weapons and private security social justice, the need for a better wealth distribu- lobbies — have been working hard to guarantee their tion, agrarian reform, demilitarization of the police, agenda gets priority in the government. Social movedemocratization of the media, and ending corporate ments and activists have been searching constantly financing of political campaigns — which would ar- for more creative ways of engaging the population guably turn the country more to the left. Needless to by building narratives that point to possible ways out say, private owned banks and most multinational of the current crisis, calling for a culture of solidarcorporations are not supportive of such a turn. ity and collective support. Arts and culture festivals On the other side, the pro-impeachment protests, have also been organized by social movements that which often call for the return of military rule, have have brought out tens of thousands in cities all over drawn attention for their nationalistic use of the col- the country as well in recent weeks, with little or no ors of Brazil’s green and yellow flag and how its mili- coverage from the mainstream media in the country. tants wear the national soccer team’s T-shirts. These On August 13, for the first time since President events have been led by right-wing ultra-conser- Rousseff began her second term in office, she had vative groups, although there are anti-government an open meeting with the leadership of various sogroups that would not fit this description. The pro- cial movements. The meeting was part of an effort tests seem to be a response to the growth of left-lean- to broaden the dialogue with social movements, ing social movements in the streets and policies that which have voiced dissatisfaction with the lack of directly target those most in need. communication with the president. The movements If the numbers and frequency of the actions are want the agenda that was promised to them during carefully analyzed, it is difficult to say whether the her campaign. “It was that agenda that we elected,” red protests are smaller or larger than their green and said Alexandre Conceição, one of the coordinators yellow counterparts. In terms of the socio-economic of the Landless Workers Movement as he addressed profile of participants, those at the anti-government the president during the meeting. “The current adprotests are predominantly white, and middle or up- justment policies that have been put forward by your per-middle class, while the anti-impeachment and government are not what we voted for. This econompro-social justice protests tend to be predominantly ic program is neoliberal.” working class, with many black, mixed race and inVagner Freitas, the president of the Coalition of digenous participants. Perhaps coincidentally, the the Workers Unions, or CUT, the largest confederaprotests seem to be echoing the tight results of the tion of unions in the country, was emphatic that the last national elections. Some of the key points dis- only way the economy will recover is by broadenputed in the elections are once again being debated. ing social welfare. “Fiscal adjustment should reduce What the national and international mainstream taxation of the poor and increases it on the wealthicoverage has failed to acknowledge is that the pro- est,” he said, when he addressed the president. “The impeachment marches too often resemble pro-fas- people in this room are the ones who have the power cist, dictatorial demonstrations in how often they to transform this country; it is not the market that is praise racist, misogynist, aggressive speeches. The going to guarantee governability.” number of people calling for a military coup is downThe president of the National Students Coalition, played even though the most prominent groups lead- or UNE, Carina Vitral, voiced the movements’ coning these marches openly defend such an approach. cern with the recently approved anti-terrorism law, Some of them have liaised closely with the National that — among other things — legalizes incarcerating Rifle Association in the United States in their crusade people for “blocking traffic” in the streets. Eleonice

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SEX EDUCATION, is it necessary? K. Alibo Achumi

Asst. Professor, Department of Sociology St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama

Sacramento, a representative of the National Coalition of Artisanal Fisherwomen spoke up for the protection of traditional communities, including indigenous groups, and their territories, knowledge and culture. They have been increasingly targeted by the agribusiness and mining industries, resulting in a significant increase in conflicts over land in northern Brazil. “The people who are asking for impeachment do not represent the Brazilian people,” said Guilherme Boulos, the coordinator of the Homeless Workers Movement, which has been responsible for some of the largest protests since 2013 and relies on organized occupations of vacant land and buildings in urban areas. “The poor won’t pay for the economic crisis.” He went on to call for the taxation of the 1 percent and warned President Rousseff that the only way out of the crisis is “through the left.” What’s next? On August 20, as a response to the pro-impeachment protests, over two dozen social movements took to the streets again. The march organizers estimated that more than 100,000 people participated in demonstrations in a dozen cities. São Paulo saw the largest demonstration, with approximately 60,000 people in the streets. In contrast to the Margarida’s march the week before, these actions were not unified around the president. Even the UNE, which is often accused of blindly defending the Workers’ Party government, spoke out. “We came here to say that this government needs to be more connected to the people and we do not agree with the adjustments that resulted in cuts to the education budget,” Vitral noted in her speech during the protest. In addition to the larger movements that led these demonstrations, smaller community groups joined the marches. In São Paulo a group from Osasco staged a performance calling attention to persistent police violence, which left 18 people dead on August 13 in another massacre carried out by police officers on the outskirts of the state capital. Adriana Magalhães, press spokesperson for CUT in São Paulo, described the organizing of the demonstrations on August 20 as an exercise to find unity among groups with different perspectives in an interview with the recently created independent journalists network Jornalistas Livres. “What unites us is the idea that another economic policy is possible, one that does not negatively impact the workers, as do the adjustment policies proposed by Minister Levy,” she explained. Levy, who is the current finance minister, was the president of the second largest private bank in Brazil before he joined the government, and had been the target of social movements. While the claims of corruption coming from the Lava Jato investigation continue to dominate the mainstream media, it is unlikely that they will lead to the president’s impeachment given that 28 out of the 32 political parties in Brazil received funds from corporations accused of corruption in the case, including the main opposition parties on the right. The big question for the left at this point is how to unite around a democratic project that is oriented toward social justice and reasonable distribution of wealth in a country that is divided by prejudice, elitism and racism — in addition to facing systemic corruption fueled by private corporations’ interests. A National Peoples Conference, called by social movements, parties and independent activists from the left, will take place in Belo Horizonte on September 5. The conference is meant to be the national launching of a left front to build a positive agenda to counteract the right-wing movements, according to a press release announcing the event. The reality is that no one seems to have the answer. While artists, activists and other progressives keep searching for creative ways to solve the current puzzle, the quasi-schizophrenic nature of the current government coalition — which claims to govern for the less privileged, but continues to facilitate unprecedented profits for banks and other corporate powers — is not making this an easy task. As the world is witnessing, there are a lot of people in the streets in Brazil right now, but there is no unity around what they want. If Rousseff does not seriously commit to the left — which guaranteed her reelection — she will ultimately become more vulnerable to impeachment maneuvers in the most conservative Congress in Brazil’s recent history.

ow many of you are familiar with the statement “babies are a gift from God and He planted it directly into my stomach from heaven” when you asked your mother “where do the babies come from?” As I was watching a TV show called ‘HEROS’ based on real life stories of common people with extraordinary courage to defy the stereotypes and conventions, I saw one episode where a female school teacher struggled to educate not only the students but the fellow colleagues, parents of her students and the entire society itself because the topic of sex education is a huge taboo in India. As a teacher who taught Population paper for five years, I could identify myself with this woman and though not necessarily faced any opposition from parents and society at large like her, every year teaching the subject to my students was a big challenge as they feel very uncomfortable with the topic at first. I couldn’t help noticing the smirks, blushes, elbow jabbing at friends and the awkward “I wish I am invisible right now” expressions at the slight mention of the word ‘sex’. But how far is this ‘sex education’ important for our children? Normally people’s response to Sex education can be in two extremes: a. Totally against it as it may lead to early exposure of Child toward sex and may lead to undesirable or promiscuous behavior. b. Totally supports it as it will lead to acquisition of proper knowledge about sex and related issues that will prepare and protect the child against any unwanted eventualities. We hear horror stories of adolescent girls giving birth to babies in the school toilets, or discovery of corpse of babies in dustbins, rivers and sewages some even half eaten by animals, abandonment of infants, the clandestine visit to Gynecologist for abortion, suicides on rejection by their partners after learning about pregnancy etc are not alien to our society anymore. Many young boys and girls are robbed off their bright future as a result of unplanned pregnancy, the guilt of abortion, the social stigma associated to conceiving a child out of wedlock both for the mother and the child, sex abuse, rape, molestation, disrespect for women, Reproductive Tract Infection (RTI) leading to infertility, Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI), addiction to pornography etc are all intrinsically related, that points to ignorance and narrow minded attitude towards sex education and the related issue. Interestingly the country that gave birth to the culture of Kamasutra today is grappling with the problems of the highest cases of HIV Aids in the world, teenage pregnancy and abortion, not because of its advocacy but due to the suppression of such knowledge. But whose responsibility is it anyway to educate our children on such a controversial topic when everyone shies away from it? Parents are uncomfortable talking about sex to their kids, teachers are nervous to use certain words and syllable and explain the lesson in the most ambiguous ways that only confuses the students, the religion speaks of sex but only in terms of abstinence, the society shuns those who speak of it freely branding them as characterless. In all this hesitations we only create more confusion for our children and by the time they know about it, it may be already too late because if any one learns by trial and error this error may be too costly, irreversible and life altering for the children. Sex education can bring positive result such as; 1. Creating awareness to know about how to control their thoughts, how to treat women with respect and not as sex objects, and what sex is actually for. 2. Myths surrounding sex can be dispelled and assist people to consciously explore, consider, question, affirm, and develop their own feelings, attitudes, and values on the various dimensions of sexuality. 3. Enhance self-esteem and social skills for developing mutually satisfying, supportive, equitable, and loving intimate relationships, and for self determination in the experience of one’s sexuality, including the expression of one’s gender, and control of one’s reproduction. 4. Enable women and men to be responsible in the expression of their sexuality, in their reproductive behavior, and in their intimate and social relationships. Our children are not as innocent as they look and as we think anymore, today technological advancement allows us to literally have an access to any types of information we seek but there are also many chances of youngsters ending up with partial or even incorrect information from the internet. Therefore parents must be honest and frank to initiate the sex education at home, teachers should try to be objective as much as possible, the church should overcome their reservation and try to introduce and conduct more counseling and seminar on such topic, the perspective of the society ‘Sex education will lead to corruption of young minds’ must also change as equipping the children with such knowledge do not necessarily mean endorsing such acts. So what are the odds of you dear young readers of repeating the same cliché statement “babies are a gift from God and He planted it directly into my stomach from heaven” to your children and start the vicious cycle all over again? The ball is in your court.

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Abbott challenges WB over "Phensedyl" complaint

NeW deLHI, September 14 (reuterS): Drugmaker Abbott Healthcare is challenging West Bengal's accusation that a sample of the company's cough syrup contained excessive levels of codeine, the second multinational to question India's regulatory testing regime in recent months. Whether the sample of Abbott's popular "Phensedyl" was a genuine product or a fake has not been established, but the suspect batch of 80,000 bottles has not been recalled. The state laboratory in West Bengal first raised the alarm last November. The previously unreported case underlines the weakness of India's unwieldy and poorly resourced drug and food regulatory system, the uncertainty it creates for foreign and domestic companies operating there and the potential risk to consumers. Abbott Healthcare is a unit of U.S.-based Abbott Laboratories. Abbott Lab-

An Abbot logo is pictured at the reception of it office in Mumbai. (Reuters Photo)

oratories also has a listed subsidiary in India, Abbott India Ltd. Three months ago, Nestle was forced to withdraw its Maggi instant noodles from Indian shelves because the food safety authority banned the snack after its tests showed excess lead. A court later overturned the ban in a partial victory

18 labourers killed as truck overturns in Andhra Hyderabad, September 14 (IaNS): At least 18 labourers were killed and 17 others injured when a truck overturned in Andhra Pradesh in the early hours of Monday, police said. The labourers who had boarded the truck, which was on its way from Vijayawada to Visakhapatnam with fly ash, were buried under the material. Police and locals rescued 16 people and shifted them to Rajahmundry hospital. Eight of them are stated to be in critical condition. Police said the driver was apparently drowsy and lost control of the vehicle, which led to the accident. The driver and the cleaner escaped after the accident but later surrendered before police. The labourers, after finishing their work, boarded the truck near Eluru to return to their native villages. Most of them were in the age group of 35 to 45 years. Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Y. Ramakrishnudu visited the accident site. He announced compensation of Rs.2 lakh each to the families of the deceased. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed his shock over the accident.

for the Swiss food giant, but the allegations hurt the company's reputation and that of the country's regulators, who operate with few staff and poorly equipped facilities. In the latest dispute, the laboratory found that a sample of Phensedyl contained more than twice the labelled amount of codeine, according to several

state drug officials and correspondence between regulators and Abbott seen by Reuters. Phensedyl sales are estimated to be more than 3 percent of Abbott's $1 billion India revenue. The sales are dwarfed by Abbott's global annual sales of over $20 billion, but, as the Nestle case shows, fallout from safety scandals is

unpredictable. The excessive codeine, an opium derivative, would violate Indian drugs law. It triggered a "show cause" notice against Abbott, which was sent in March by the drug regulator in Himachal Pradesh, where Phensedyl is manufactured. In its response in late April, Abbott denied the allegations and urged regulators to not take any action. Abbott said it had found nothing unusual in its own and third party testing of a retained sample from the same batch of Phensedyl. The company also asked regulators to give it more information about the source of the suspect sample and the manner in which it was collected, so that it could establish whether it was genuine and proper process was followed. "We are awaiting response from the authorities," the company said in answer to Reuters questions.

DRUG SEIZURE The original test was carried out by West Bengal after Phensedyl bottles were seized near the border with Bangladesh, said Samit Saha, a state drug inspector involved in the case. Codeine-based cough syrups are banned in Bangladesh, and smuggling is rife as people profit from higher prices there compared to India. According to a copy of the inspector's report, the sample contained 21.37 mg of codeine per 5 ml dosage, instead of 10 mg specified on the label. Saha said two other samples from different batches, however, showed normal codeine levels. Excessive consumption of cough syrup with high levels of codeine can lead to health implications such as sedation, behavioral changes and drug dependence, said Amitabh Parti, a doctor at Fortis Memorial Research Institute. In February, West Bengal listed the poten-

tially tainted batch as "not of standard quality" in a monthly publication. The bulletin, which is posted on the regulator's website, is supposed to alert consumers and pharmacies in the state to suspect drugs. But the West Bengal drug controller, C. M. Ghosh, said he does not have the resources to follow it up. STATES OF CONFUSION Navneet Marwaha, the drug controller in Himachal Pradesh, said in an interview that Phensedyl, which accounts for about a third of the Indian cough syrup market, is often copied by counterfeiters. He said Abbott's stocks of codeine were accounted for. "They (Abbott) are saying 'show us the sample so we can see whether it is genuine.' They have not been provided with the sample," Marwaha said. He added that it was up to West Bengal to provide the information to Abbott. West Bengal's Ghosh said it was Himachal

Pradesh's prerogative and the company can only challenge the test's findings at a central government drug lab with a court's permission. Safety breaches and scares are common in India. According to a 2012 parliamentary report, nearly one in 22 locally produced drug samples is of sub-standard quality in India. India has just 1,500 drug inspectors responsible for more than 10,000 factories, supplying medicines for a population of 1.2 billion and exporting to nearly 200 countries. Ghosh said he has 140 drug inspectors to monitor more than 50,000 pharmacies in the state. The central government wants to improve regulation of the key sector, and plans to spend $263 million in the next three years to strengthen the national and state regulatory system with additional equipment and staff and new laboratories.

NDA finalises seat-sharing, BJP to fight 160 seats in Bihar NeW deLHI, September 14 (IaNS): The National Democratic Alliance on Monday finalised the seat-sharing arrangement for the Bihar assembly elections, with the BJP keeping the lion's share of 160 seats and leaving 83 for its allies LJP, RLSP and HAM. The maximum of 40 seats were given to Ram Vilas Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), followed by 23 seats to Upendra Kushwaha's Rashtriya Lok Samta Party (RLSP) and 20 seats to former chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM). Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah an-

nounced the seat-sharing agreement at a press conference here following consensus after Manjhi again met him at his residence on Monday morning. Shah said that as per the agreement, some HAM candidates will fight on BJP tickets. Paswan, Manjhi and Kushwaha were also present at the press meet. Shah ruled out any differences among the NDA partners over seat-sharing and expressed confidence of winning two-thirds majority in the state. "There is no differences among us over seat-sharing. We will fight the election under the

leadership of (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi ji and hoping to win two-thirds majority," he said. Before announcing the seat-sharing deal, Shah held parleys on Monday morning with Manjhi, who was reported to be extremely upset with allotment of seats to his HAM. On the issue of the chief ministerial candidate, Shah said it will be decided after the polls. "We will contest the polls under Modi ji's leadership and as far as the chief ministerial candidate is concerned, it will be decided by NDA MLAs after the polls," Shah said. Shah

also slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for allying with the Congress and Lalu Prasad's Rashtriya Janata Dal. "The alliance under the leadership of Nitish Kumar has joined hands with the Congress that has been involved in scams worth Rs.12 lakh crore. With such an ally, Nitish Kumar is promising a corruption-free Bihar," Shah said. "Lalu Prasad has been a symbol of 'jungle raj'. With such an ally, he (Nitish Kumar) is promising a crime-free Bihar," he added. "All development figures that Nitish ji is citing are those till the time the

BJP was a part of the state government. Since then, it has changed a lot. Bihar is now moving again towards 'jungle raj' under Nitish Kumar," the BJP chief said. Shah appealed to the voters to give the NDA a chance to rule the state. "The people of Bihar have given power to the Congress, the RJD and the JD-U. I appeal to them to give a chance to the NDA," he told reporters. "It's time Bihar votes for development, for which voting for NDA is essential." Shah also took a dig at the Janata Dal-United, the RJD and the Congress combine. "Here we have

a united NDA, whereas their 'grand alliance' is without a leader," he said. The Samajwadi Party recently walked out of the grand alliance accusing the JD-U and the RJD of not consulting with it in seat distribution and humiliating the party by doling out just five seats. The JD-U and the RJD have decided to contest 100 seats each for the 243-member Bihar assembly, while the Congress has been given 40 seats. Assembly polls will be held in five phases between October 12 and November 5. Counting of votes will take place on November 8.

Bullet-ridden bodies of WB ranks Gujarat as best Indian state for biz three youth found in J & K NeW deLHI, September India requires concerted action Raje, the chief minister of RajasSrINaGar, September 14 (IaNS): Bullet-ridden bodies of three youth were recovered on Monday from an apple orchard in Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said, claiming they were victims of rivalry between Hizbul Mujahideen and its breakaway group Lashkar-e-Islami. The bodies of the young men, aged between 17 and 21, were found in Shuru (Dangerpora) village in the district. "One of the slain youth has been identified as Amir Muhammad Reshi of Harde Shiva (Sopore) who had been missing for some time and is believed to have joined the breakaway group of the Hizbul Mujahideen headed by Qayoom Najar," a police officer said. "Investigations have been launched in the murder and more facts will be shared with the media as these are unearthed during the course of investigations." As police took custody of the bodies and shifted them for post-mortem and other legal formalities to the district hospital in Baramula town, agitated civilians blocked the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad highway at Pattan town and Kreeri. Clashes also erupted between the protesters and the security forces in Sopore and Baramulla towns. The protesters demanded that those responsible for the murder be brought to justice. The ruling PDP condemned the killing and asked its rivals the National Conference not to play politics on the sensitive issue. Lashkar-e-Islami headed by Qayoom Najar had hit the headlines in April-May when they targeted cellphone services in north Kashmir. Three service providers and land owners of cellphone towers were killed in those attacks.

14 (reuterS): Gujarat, the state Prime Minister Narendra Modi ran for more than a decade, is India's best place for conducting business, the World Bank said on Monday, in a report that ranks the country's states in an effort to encourage them to cut red tape. The report, prepared with support from KPMG on the request of the Modi government, gains importance by coming before the World Bank's annual Doing Business report, which ranks nations and is expected to be released next month. Since taking charge in May 2014, Modi has set an ambitious target of improving by 2017 India's national ranking from a woeful 142 of 189, below Pakistan and Iran, to the top 50. Last year, India slipped two spots in the report, and was ranked lower than Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa mainly because of delays in approvals for starting a business, tax payments, getting bank loans and property registration. "The growth of business in

Twin murders of rape victims spark calls for witness protection NeW deLHI, September 14 (tHomSoN reuterS FouNdatIoN): The murders of two alleged rape victims in separate incidents in Uttar Pradesh over the weekend have sparked demands by women's rights activists for the government to put in place a formal witness protection programme. On Sunday, an 18-year-old woman, who was due to testify in court in October against a man who allegedly raped her in 2011, was shot dead by four assailants on motorbikes in Mau district. The previous day, a woman aged 22 - who had accused a man of rape in 2013 - was shot dead as she rode on the back of her husband's bicycle in Sitapur district. Both victims' families claim the women were being harassed and pressured to withdraw their complaints by the accused, who were out of custody on bail. Police said they were investigating the murders. "There must be a formalised protection system in place for victims and witnesses in cases where they are under threat and facing intimidation or worse," said Karuna Nundy, a supreme court lawyer and women's rights activist.

Rape victims in India endure an archaic, poorly funded, under-resourced and insensitive criminal justice system, say campaigners. One of the biggest problems is the length of the trials - sometimes courts can take five to 10 years to reach a judgment. Despite the introduction of fast-track courts for crimes against women, India still has far too few courts, judges and prosecutors for its 1.2 billion people. Compared to the United States, India has a fifth of the number of judges per capita, and there is a backlog of millions of cases. Lawyers say victims and their witnesses are sometimes intimidated during lengthy trials by the accused who are, in some cases, granted bail by the court. Some victims can be pressured into accepting illegal out-of-court settlements such as a small cash payment. In more extreme instances, the victim's family is pressured into marrying their daughter to the accused. Victims face the prospect of spending large amounts of time and money in order to attend multiple court hearings and may become disillusioned with the process.

on several fronts - infrastructure, capital markets, trade facilitation and skills," said Onno Ruhl, the World Bank's India director. "The stark reality is that India remains a difficult place to do business." Monday's report suggested that such steps as offering single-window clearances for administrative approvals, if followed by all states, could improve India's global ranking. It said that states -- including the top five, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh -- had implemented reforms in online tax payments, construction, permits, electricity connections and environmental clearances in a specified time. However, the states should set up electronic courts, and reforms relating to labour laws, land allotment and property registrations, the report said. "This is a defining moment for Rajasthan because improving our ease of doing business directly accelerates job creation for our youth," said Vasundhara

than. The state was ranked sixth among 29 states. Modi's government has taken several pro-business steps, such as rolling back plans to tax foreign companies and allowing them to invest more in insurance, defence, banks and other sectors. However, India's decision to drop a plan for a goods and service tax because it lacks political support, and to roll back business-friendly amendments in the land bill, have annoyed many domestic and foreign investors. Projected to grow at more than 7.5 percent in the 2015/16 fiscal year, India sees an opportunity to attract more investments, especially with economic growth slowing in China. Total foreign direct investment inflows into Asia's third largest economy touched $44.3 billion in the 2014/15 fiscal year ending March, up 23 per cent compared with the previous year, data on Ministry of Commerce and Industry website Labourers load bags of pulses in a supply vehicle at a wholesale grain market showed. in Ahmedabad on September 14. (REUTERS Photo)

95 year old man goes in for masters degree patNa, September 14 (IaNS): He is of an age few people reach and when there are no more goals to be achieved, but 95-yearold Raj Kumar Vaishya is still keen to fulfil his dream of acquiring a post-graduation degree and is working for it with the help of his retired son and daughter-inlaw. He has enrolled for a master of arts in economics from the Nalanda Open University (NOU) here. "I am nearer to fulfilling my long cherished dream of a postgraduate degree in economics. My aim is not to get a degree; the thrust is to study and gain knowledge of economics so as to understand the problems faced by the people and the country and to contribute something, if possible," says Vaishya, who retired in

1980 as a general manager in a private firm in Koderma (now in Jharkhand). He says he wished to study economics also to understand why the country had failed to solve problems like poverty, illiteracy and joblessness. Living with his second son and daughter-in-law in the posh Rajendra Nagar colony here for the last 10 years after his wife's death, Vaishya said the academic atmosphere in the house helped him make up his mind to study further. His son Santosh Kumar, now in his early 70s, retired from the National Institute of Technology, Patna, whereas daughter-in-law Bharti S. Kumar, in her early 60s, retired as a professor from Patna University. "Initially, they told me studying is not an easy task

at this age, but later agreed to support me in view of my commitment. My son will teach me mathematics and statistics and the daughter-in-law will pitch in with other help," Vaishya said. "I have decided to devote two hours daily in the morning and night hours to studies. After post-graduation, I will not pursue a Ph.D," Vaishya told IANS. NOU Registrar S.P. Sinha said it was a pleasant experience for university officials when told about Vaishya's keenness to join the postgraduate course. "When we came to know that he can read and write fluently as well, it was decided to send a team of NOU officials to his apartment to enrol him in view of his old age. We enrolled him on September 8 for the

2015-16 session and provided the study material in Hindi. However, he demanded the study material and books in English; we will provide these to him soon," Sinha told IANS. He said Vaishya's zeal was admirable and his initiative sent out a positive message in society, particularly among senior citizens. NOU has also had retired professor Ram Chandra Mishra Madhup, 84, registered for a Ph.D. Born on April 1, 1920, in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly town, Vaishya did his graduation from Agra University in 1938 and got a degree in law in 1940. He said he failed to do post-graduation then due to increasing family responsibilities. Regularly reading books, newspapers, and magazines and fond of TV

serials like "Jodha Akbar", "Razia Sultan" and "Maharana Pratap", Vaishya can still read without spectacles and write fluently in Hindi and English with a steady hand. He however uses a walker after fracturing his leg some years ago. "Otherwise, I am healthy," said Vaishya, revealing that his secret to a long life was simple living and leaving everything else to god. "I accept everything as it happens. Today tension kills more than anything else. People, particularly the young, should learn to live without stress." A vegetarian and a lover of simple traditional Indian food, he said he never consumed fried food and always ate less than he needed. "Overeating kills more people than starvation," he quipped.

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Refugee crisis shows the changing soul of Germany BERLIN, SEptEmBER 14 (REutERS): Europe’s refugee crisis is revealing the changing soul of Germany. Back in 2010, Chancellor Angela Merkel declared that multi-culturalism in Germany had been an abject failure; today the nation is opening its arms to hundreds of thousands of refugees, many of them Muslims from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. The same year, politician Thilo Sarrazin published his book “Deutschland schafft sich ab” (Germany does away with itself), warning that Muslim immigrants were ruining German society. It shot to the top of the best-seller lists. And yet in the past week crowds of Germans have greeted migrants arriving in the country with cheers, while volunteers are turning out in droves to help them. “This is the moment where Germany has recognised it has a global role,” says Harold James, an economic historian at Princeton University. “The country is changing very, very quickly.” The government expects 800,000 people to seek asylum in Germany this year, nearly twice as many as in any other year since reunification 25 years ago. Merkel, known for her caution, has taken the high-risk step of opening Germany’s doors wide, and implored her European Union partners to follow the example. Encouraged by her, tens of thousands have arrived in the last week alone, many making the arduous and dangerous journey from the Middle East through Turkey, across the Aegean to Greece and then by land through the Balkans, Hungary and Austria. She took the lead, her advisers say, to avoid an imminent humanitarian disaster, and German society seems ready to back her for the moment. A poll earlier this month showed

Migrants arrive at the main railway station in Munich, Germany on September 13. (REUTERS Photo)

33 percent of respondents wanted fewer refugees. But collectively they were well outnumbered by the 37 percent in favour of Germany continuing to take a similar number in the future and the 22 percent who believed their country should accept more. For some, it is hard to reconcile Merkel’s generous approach to the refugees with her hard line on bailing out Greece, where she has sometimes seemed to bow to public opinion and put German interests above all else. Others view her refugee stance as a reversal, as perplexing as her decision in 2011 to phase out nuclear power after the Fukushima disaster, having previously backed atomic energy. “A handful of years ago she declared the death of multi-culturalism. This looks to me to be in contradiction to that, an about-face,” said Rita Chin, a historian

and expert on German immigration at er-editor of German weekly Die Zeit. the University of Michigan. If the refugees can be successfully integrated, German society may also A MATTER OF PROSPERITY solve its problem of an ageing popuIf Germany were not in such a lation and rock-bottom birth rate: a strong economic position, Merkel young and energetic population of would probably have thought twice new citizens could help to keep the about welcoming the refugees so economy on track. Germany’s welopenly. Public opinion might also coming approach has boosted its inhave been less supportive were Ger- ternational image. Painstakingly remany experiencing the kind of prob- built since World War Two, this has lems that southern euro zone nations been tarnished recently by the showare suffering. German unemploy- down over Greece, massive anti-Islam ment is running at 6.4 percent, the rallies in the former communist east at lowest since reunification in 1990, the start of the year and, more recentand strong economic growth allowed ly, violent anti-refugee protests there. the government to make a record 21 Some experts believe the counbillion euro ($24 billion) budget sur- try’s own experience with refugees plus in the first half of the year. after the war, when over 12 million “Generosity is a matter of pros- Germans were expelled from what is perity, which France, Italy or Spain now eastern Europe, may influence don’t have,” said Josef Joffe, publish- the public mood more profoundly

Taliban storm Afghan prison, Thailand says key bomb suspect free hundreds of inmates in Turkey, three held in Malaysia

An Afghan policeman walks outside a prison building after an attack in Ghazni province, Afghanistan on September 14. (REUTERS Photo)

GhAzNI, SEptEmBER 14 (AFp): Taliban insurgents in military uniforms stormed an Afghan prison, freeing hundreds of inmates and killing several police officers in a brazen raid early Monday, officials said. The attack in the eastern province of Ghazni was reminiscent of the last major Afghan jailbreak in 2011 when nearly 500 Taliban fighters inmates escaped from a prison in southern Kandahar province. The raid comes as the militants ramp up attacks on government and foreign targets despite being embroiled in a bitter leadership transition. “Around 2:30 am six Taliban insurgents wearing military uniforms attacked Ghazni prison. First they detonated a car bomb in front of the gate, fired an RPG and then raided the prison,” deputy provincial governor Mohammad Ali Ahmadi told AFP. He added that 352 inmates escaped after the attack but the Afghan interior ministry said up to 400 managed to flee. Ahmadi said four Afghan police officers were killed and seven others were wounded in the raid. Baz Mohammed Hemat, head of the civilian hospital in Ghazni city, said 14 wounded people -- 10 security forces, and four inmates -- had been brought to the facility for treatment. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. “This successful operation was carried out at 2:00 am and continued for several hours. The jail was under Taliban control,” Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a statement. “In this operation, 400 of our innocent countrymen were freed... and were taken to mujahideencontrolled areas,” it added. The Taliban, who launched a countrywide summer offensive in late April, are known to exaggerate and distort their public statements. In 2011, almost 500 Taliban fighters and commanders escaped from a prison in an audacious jailbreak in southern Kandahar province, in what the government said was a security “disaster”. The Taliban said they sprang the inmates from the Kandahar prison through a one-kilometre tunnel that took five months to dig, and claimed all those who escaped belonged to the militia, including more than 100 commanders. Taliban insurgents are stepping up their summer offensive amid a simmering leadership succession dispute after the confirmation of longtime chief Mullah Omar’s death. Mullah Akhtar Mansour, a trusted deputy of Omar, was named as the insurgents’ new chief in late July, but the power transition has been acrimonious. Afghan security forces, stretched on multiple fronts, are facing their first fighting season without the full support of US-led NATO forces. NATO ended its combat mission in Afghanistan last December and pulled out the bulk of its troops although a 13,000-strong residual force remains for training and counter-terrorism operations. Afghanistan’s president implored international donors earlier this month for their continued support, saying the “wounded country” faced a host of security and economic challenges.

BANGKOK/KuALA LumpuR, SEptEmBER 14 (REutERS): A key suspect in the plotting of last month’s deadly bombing in Bangkok was last tracked via multiple flights to Turkey, Thai police said on Monday, and Malaysia announced it had made three arrests related to the attack. No group has claimed responsibility for the Aug. 17 bombing at the Erawan Hindu shrine, which killed 20 people, including 14 foreigners, among them seven from Hong Kong and mainland China. The man Thai authorities say played a leadership role in the bombing fled to Bangladesh using a Chinese passport on the eve of the blast and two weeks later transited in New Delhi and Abu Dhabi on his way to Istanbul, police said. An arrest warrant has been issued for a man using the name Abu Dustar Abdulrahman, alias Izan, and circulated via Interpol.

“We have evidence from the Bangladeshi embassy that Izan went to Abu Dhabi and then to Turkey,” police spokesman Prawut Thawornsiri said, adding that the Turkish embassy had been notified. In Kuala Lumpur, police said two Malaysians and a Pakistani national had been arrested and were assisting with the investigation. “Malaysian and Thai police are working closely,” Malaysia’s police chief, Khalid Abu Bakar, told reporters. Initially, Thai police said they were unaware of those arrests. Prawut later said they were held over people smuggling and Malaysian counterparts believed they may have helped those involved in the Bangkok plot to escape. Thailand had been following a lead that the suspected bomber, a yellow-shirted man caught on a security camera leaving the device at the shrine, could have been in Ma-

laysia. Police have been criticised for not finding answers as their probe enters a fourth week with no clarity about the motive or affiliation of those behind Bangkok’s deadliest bombing. The stuttering probe has gained momentum since one of two detainees police refer to as Yusufu Mieraili, implicated a man called Izan, and admitted delivering a backpack to the yellow-shirted fugitive assumed to be the bomber. Thai visas were issued separately in Kuala Lumpur to men using the names Abu Dustar Abdulrahman and Yusufu Mieraili. Both had applied using Chinese passports, which has led to speculation the bombing may have been revenge by sympathisers of Uighur Muslims, many of which seek passage to Turkey via Thailand. Thailand was condemned in July for forcibly repatriating 109 Uighurs to China, where they say they are persecuted, an accusation Beijing rejects.

than any guilt tied to the Nazis. Like the Syrians pouring into Germany now, many of those expellees resettled with next to no possessions, an experience that shapes attitudes now. “It certainly has something to do with the past – family memories and the like, bombed-out grandparents and stories around the dinner table,” said Fritz Stern, emeritus professor of history at Columbia University. The post-war refugee experience and a desire to atone for Nazi crimes helped to shape West Germany’s Basic Law, or constitution, written when the country was divided. This guarantees victims of political persecution the right of asylum. But in practice, integrating newcomers has not always been smooth. In the decades after the war, West Germany encouraged immigration as a way of tackling labour shortages, but described those who came from countries such as Turkey, Italy and Greece as “Gastarbeiter”, or guest workers, as if to reassure the population that they would return home once the work was done. The generous asylum laws encountered their first real challenge in the 1990s when hundreds of thousands fled north to escape war as Yugoslavia disintegrated. Back then, the German economy was struggling with the after-effects of reunification. In the east, refugees became targets of the far-right. In response, German politicians pushed for a tightening of asylum guidelines. This led to the EU writing the “Dublin” rules, which oblige migrants to seek asylum in the first member state they enter. The assumption was that this would shield Germany, a country where citizenship had long been viewed through the prism of bloodline and culture.

the past weeks. Refugees have refused to stay in often squalid, chaotic conditions in EU states such as Greece or Hungary, determined get to Germany or Sweden where the welcome would be warmer. This forced Merkel, as Europe’s most powerful leader, to act before a humanitarian disaster unfolded on the EU’s rim. “This is a major challenge, but what was the alternative?” said a Merkel aide, declining to be named. “Do you wait until people are dying, until you have horrible scenes on the highways in Hungary before you act? Do you close the border between Austria and Germany? There was no other option.” Now, Merkel must manage integration domestically, and persuade other EU countries to share the burden despite resistance and resentment, bordering on fury in some capitals, at her stance. “It’s acting as a huge magnet and affecting everybody else,” historian Brendan Simms said of Germany. Merkel has urged Germans to show flexibility, patience and openness. There is reason to hope they will as the country’s face changes. Germany won the 1990 soccer World Cup with an all-white team. The squad that won in 2014 included Jerome Boateng, son of a Ghanaian immigrant, Sami Khedira, whose father is Tunisian, and Mesut Ozil, grandson of a Gastarbeiter. “I think Germans, once taught to be the ‘master race’, are moving toward the American model - citizenship by an act of will,” said Joffe. “In my lifetime, they have become a lot more accepting of different colour, religion and ethnicity.” Some worry that this openness, built on a generation that grew up after the fall of the Berlin Wall, is fragile. If the economy dips, if the country struggles to integrate the new arrivals, or if Germans conclude Merkel’s government canTWO-FOLD CHALLENGE not manage the influx, then the progThat myth has been shattered over ress could evaporate.

Egypt security forces accidentally kill 12 CAIRO, SEptEmBER 14 (REutERS): Egyptian security forces killed 12 Mexicans and Egyptians and injured 10 “by accident” on Monday, mistaking a tourist convoy for militants they were chasing in the country’s western desert, the ministry of interior said. At least two Mexicans were killed, Mexico’s foreign ministry said in a statement. A joint force from the Egyptian police and military was chasing militants in the country’s vast western desert, which borders Libya, when it inadvertently opened fire on the convoy. The convoy was made up of four four-wheel drive vehicles, the Egyptian interior ministry said in a statement, and there will be an investigation into how and why the tourists entered an off-limits area. Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto condemned the attack on his Twitter account, describing it as a tragic incident and demanding a full investigation. “Mexico condemns these deeds against our citizens and has demanded an exhaustive investigation of what has occurred,” he tweeted. Egypt’s tourism ministry spokesman told state news agency MENA the convoy was at an off-limits site and was using unlicensed cars. The

convoy was taking part in an unapproved safari, he said. Mexican ambassador Jorge Alvarez met with five Mexicans who were in stable condition in hospital, Mexico’s foreign ministry said. The Mexican ministry said an “undetermined” number of its country’s nationals had been attacked and that it was in the process of identifying the two who had been killed. Egypt is battling an insurgency that gained pace after the military ousted Islamist President Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood in mid-2013 after mass protests against his rule. The insurgency, mounted by Islamic State’s Egyptian affiliate, has killed hundreds of soldiers and police and has started to attack Western targets. Earlier on Sunday Islamic State released a statement carried by its supporters on Twitter saying it had repelled an attack by the Egyptian military in the western desert. While the insurgency has been largely based in the Sinai Peninsula, attacks have taken place in Cairo and other cities. In August, an Egyptian military aircraft crashed in the western desert near the Libyan border while on a mission against Islamist militants, killing four people.

Australian PM Tony Abbott is voted out in leadership ballot CANBERRA, SEptEmBER 14 (REutERS): Australia will get its fifth prime minister in eight years after the ruling Liberal Party on Monday voted out Tony Abbott in favour of longtime rival Malcolm Turnbull, following months of infighting and crumbling voter support. Turnbull, a multi-millionaire former tech entrepreneur, won a secret party vote by 54 to 44, Liberal Party chief whip Scott Buchholz told reporters after the meeting in Canberra. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop was elected deputy leader of the party which, with junior coalition partner the National Party, won a landslide election in 2013. “Ultimately, the prime minister has not been capable of providing the economic leadership our nation needs,” Turnbull told reporters at parliament house ahead of the vote. “We need a different style of leadership.” Abbott pledged to fight the challenge but was ultimately unsuccessful in overcoming the “destabilisation” that he said had been taking place within the party over months. He walked stony faced out of the party room following the vote and did not speak to reporters. Abbott ousted Turnbull as leader of the Liberal Party in 2009 although Turnbull has consis-

tently been seen as a preferred prime minister. However, Turnbull’s support for a carbon trading scheme, gay marriage and an Australian republic have made him unpopular with his party’s right wing. The challenge came as Australia’s $1.5 trillion economy struggles to cope with the end of a once-in-a-century mining boom and just days before a byelection in Western Australia state widely seen as a test of Abbott’s leadership. Abbott emerged badly weakened from a leadership challenge in February, which came about after weeks of infighting, and pledged a new spirit of conciliation. He and his government have since consistently lagged the centre-left opposition Labor Party in opinion polls, helping to fuel speculation over how long his party would give him to turn things around. “Gossip, games” Abbott had earlier dismissed reports about a challenge as “gossip”, saying he refused to play “Canberra games”. Peter Chen, a political scientist from the University of Sydney, said Turnbull faced the same problem as Kevin Rudd, a former Labor prime minister toppled by his own party.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott walks up a staircase after arriving aboard the U.S. Navy’s USS Blue Ridge as it enters Sydney Harbour, Australia on July 3. (REUTERS File Photo)

“He is popular with the public, but not necessarily within his own party, Chen said. Abbott has continued to defy popular opinion inside and outside his party, despite pledging to be more consultative, blocking his MPs from supporting samesex marriage and announcing an emissions reduction target criticised as inadequate by environmental groups. He agreed last week to take in 12,000 Syrian refugees but the news was overshadowed by rumours of a cabinet reshuffle and

an insensitive gaffe about climate change, caught by a microphone at a meeting, by Immigration Minister Peter Dutton. A Fairfax-Ipsos poll published on Monday showed that voters in the seat of Canning in Western Australia could deliver a swing of up to 10 percent against the government in Saturday’s by-election. That would not be enough for Labor to win the seat but it would be seen as a disastrous outcome for Abbott’s leadership just a year out from a scheduled general election.

Australia Needs A Change Of Government The change of leaders is the latest sign of political instability in Australia, which has in recent years been convulsed by backroom machinations and party coups that have shaken public and business confidence in government. Rudd, elected with a strong mandate in 2007, was deposed by his deputy, Julia Gillard, in 2010 amid the same sort of poll numbers that Abbott is now facing. Gillard was in turn deposed by Rudd ahead of elections won by Abbott in 2013. Abbott has now become the shortest reigning first-term prime minister to be overthrown, Rod Tiffen, an emeritus professor of political science at the University of Sydney, told Reuters. “It’s pretty amazing to think that we will have had two prime ministers overthrown in their first terms, which hasn’t happened since World War Two. This shows the degree of instability within parties that we now have,” he said. Labor Party leader Bill Shorten, in a scathing press statement following Turnbull’s announcement, dismissed the idea the Turnbull was capable of changing the government’s trajectory. “Australia does not need another out of touch, arrogant, Liberal leader. Australia needs a change of government,” Shorten told reporters in Canberra.

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Ganguly to coach junior cricketers of Tripura

AGARtALA, SEptEmbER 14 (IANS): Tripura cricket could be about to get a boost with former India captain Sourav Ganguly announcing on Monday that he would train junior teams from the state. "I would come here (Agartala) soon to coach the Under-16 and Under-19 cricket teams of Tripura," Ganguly announced amidst huge applause at a function here on Sunday night. The function is organised by the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) every year to felicitate prominent cricketers. Ganguly asked the TCA to organise more tournaments consisting of threeday or five-day matches in order to improve the skills of budding cricketers. "Test cricket is the real cricket competition for the all round development of cricketers and cricket," he said. Ganguly, who is also the joint secretary of the Cricket Association of

Bengal, requested young cricketers to use the available infrastructure and fully devote themselves to the game with all sincerity to improve their efficiency. TCA secretary Saurav Dasgupta said that Ganguly would come to Tripura in November to coach the Un-

der-16 and Under-19 teams of the state. "He would help the TCA to improve the talents of Tripura cricketers and cricket infrastructure as well," Dasgupta added. Tripura chief minister Manik Sarkar, who also spoke at the function, felicitated Ganguly.

The state's sports minister Sahid Chowdhury said that the central government recently changed the funding pattern of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA) scheme. "Earlier the central government had provided 100 percent grant under the RGKA to develop various sports infrastructure and traditional sports in the states across the country. Recently, the union government changed the funding patter to 50:50 where the centre and state would contribute equal amounts to execute various projects and schemes under the RGKA," he said. The minister said that all the north-eastern states have strongly opposed this changing of the funding pattern. "With the central government's various decisions, the development of sports would be hampered to a large extent in the country," Chowdhury added.

KDFRA informs Zlatan Ibrahimovic at par with KOhImA, SEptEmbER 14 (mExN): All the candidates who have qualified the Football Referee Exam conducted by the Kohima District Football Referees' Association in 2014 and other exams but have not undergone practical test are requested to report to the Kohima District Football Referees' Association's office bearers for the forthcoming NSF Martyrs Trophy. This was informed through a press note from Vizopal Chaya, President of the Kohima District Football Referees Association (KDFRA).

Ronaldo and Messi: Di Maria

pARIS, SEptEmbER 14 (IANS): French club Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) latest recruit Angel Di Maria says that he believes teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic is at par with football superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on technical ability. Di Maria plays for Argentina alongside Messi and has also played with Ronaldo at Real Madrid for four seasons. "As you know, I have had the chance to play with Leo, Cristiano and [United

captain] Rooney, but now Ibra (Ibrahimovic). Frankly, I am impressed by the quality of his technique and his movement. He's on the same level as Leo and CR7," Di Maria was quoted as saying by goal.com. The 27-year old also said he is amazed with the talent that Italian Marco Verratti, his team-mate at PSG has. "He is also an awesome player," he said. "In addition, he is still very young and can go very far." The former Manchester United winger also believes

SBLK youth deptt sports meet KOhImA, SEptEmbER 14 (mExN): The youth department of Sangtam Baptist Lithro Kohima will be organizing a two day games and sports meet under the theme “Evangelism through sports from September 18 to 19 at Sekhazou Grond (D. Khel) Kohima village. All the Sangtam youths have been requested to be part of this event.

16th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy 2015 KOhImA, SEptEmbER 14 (mExN): The 16th Edition of NSF Martyrs' Memorial Trophy 2015 will be commencing from September 16 under the theme ‘Goal for Peace’ organize by Angami Students’ Union (ASU) in memory of Lt. Kekuojalie Sachü (Kohima Village) & Lt. Vikhozo Yhoshü (Kigwema Village) in the state capital at Kohima Local Ground. Y Vikheho Swu, Minister for Road & Bridges and former president NSF (1993-95) will be the chief guest at the openind day at 1:00pm. Altogether 63 teams with 1134 players will be participating for the coveted championship this year, Kohima 49 teams, Phek 2 team, Dimapur 6 teams, Peren 3 teams, Tuensang 1 team and 2 teams from the state of Manipur. The organizing committee has informed all the schools and colleges in the state capital to participate the grand opening ceremony and reach by 12:30pm at local ground Kohima. Prizes: 1. Champion- Rs.1, 60,000/2. Runners-up- Rs.1, 00000/3. Losing Semi finalist- Rs.20, 000/- each. 4. Losing Quarter finalist- Rs.10, 000/- each.

PSG can win the Champions League this year despite being in a group featuring Real Madrid, Shakhtar Donetsk and Malmo. "We have many good players, we have a lot of ambition and I have come to help this team, like others before me, win this competition," he said. "It's possible for us to win our group, too, but it will be complicated. I think we will have to be perfect at home because it will be difficult to win away in this group.”

Federer Express ready to roll on after US Open loss

NEW YORK, SEptEmbER 14 (REutERS): Unlike the women's U.S. Open final there was no centre court retirement announcement on Sunday with Roger Federer putting aside the disappointment of losing to Novak Djokovic in the men's final to tell fans he will be back. After winning the U.S. Open on Saturday, 33-yearold Flavia Pennetta said she would not be back in Flushing Meadows and the crowd might have been concerned that 34-year-old Federer was harbouring similar thoughts. While the Swiss is constantly asked how much longer he plans to play and the media on high alert for any hints of his imminent retirement, Federer made it clear he will return to New York next year still chasing grand slam glory. "I'll see you guys next year," Federer told an adoring crowd following his 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4 loss. "I'm very pleased with where my game's at. I feel like it's moving in the right direction." And that direction is full speed ahead for the Swiss maestro who continues to defy age and predictions of his demise by remaining near the top of the world rankings, piling up wins and titles. While it has been three years since Federer celebrated the last of his record 17 grand slam titles, he has threatened to add to his total this season reaching the finals of both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open while losing both time to his

Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates winning the second set against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their men's singles final match at the U.S. Open Championships tennis tournament in New York, September 13. (REUTERS)

nemesis Djokovic. Federer may have lost the U.S. Open but the Swiss has not lost his smile, grace or hope that somewhere down the road there are more major wins. "I am playing a good year. I'm playing good tennis," said Federer. "I am happy with where my level is at. I'm able to be consistent, very consistent. "Cincinnati obviously was a great feeling beating world number one (Djokovic) and world number two (Andy Murray) in the same week. I don't think I have done that be-

In HIL 2016, each field goal to count as two

NEW DELhI, SEptEmbER 14 (IANS): The fourth edition of the Hockey India League (HIL) will see a new set of rules and regulations being implemented, the most important being that a field goal will be counted as two to encourage more skilful and tactical hockey. In the first of its kind in any hockey competition, field goals will be given more priority than penalty corners in HIL 2016. Also, to curb rough tackles and maintain discipline, two goals will be awarded for every goal scored from a penalty stroke resulting from a penalty corner where a goal being scored is prevented by a deliberate foul. But for the rest -- penalty corners, strokes and shoot-outs -- the usual one goal will be awarded for conversions. The new goal-scoring system has been approved by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Competitions and Rules Committee, HIL chairman Narinder Batra said here on Monday.

"Penalty corners give undue advantage to those teams which have penalty corner specialists. The teams also fight to earn penalty corners rather than score goals through field penetration. The new system will encourage teams and players to score goals instead of looking for penalties," said Batra. "The system will surely enhance players' skills and mentality of playing good hockey. HIL is committed to promoting the worlds best hockey and with these new rules, players will improve themselves in a competitive environment." In other changes, franchises can now only have a squad of 20 players, four less than last time, comprising 12 Indians and eight foreigners. The squad must have at least two goalkeepers and all players should be mentioned in the match sheet and be present at the team dug-outs. The HIL auction will be held here on Thursday where 277 play-

ers -- 135 Indians and 142 foreigners -- from 20 countries will go under the hammer. Earlier in August, the HIL governing council had provided all six franchises the option of retaining up to three Indians and foreigners each while releasing the rest of the squad. The auction will be conducted by Bob Hayton, who had also managed the inaugural HIL auction. The renewed contract of the players will be for two years. The auction will be broadcasted live on DD Sports and Youtube and there will be live updates on social networking sites -- Facebook and Twitter. HIL is also in talks of renewing their contract with title sponsor Hero after the previous three-year deal expired earlier this year. "We have offered them a fiveyear deal, now it's up to them to take it," said Batra. They are also in talks with broadcaster Star Sports for renewing the contract.

Mayweather's legacy still up for debate

LAS VEGAS, SEptEmbER 14 (REutERS): Should Floyd Mayweather's boxing career now be over, as the undefeated American insisted after easily beating Andre Berto in their welterweight showdown on Saturday, his place among the sport's very best is assured. He will certainly be remembered as one of the greatest defensive practitioners of all time because of his remarkable ability to stay away from danger in the ring, right up there with fighters such as Pernell Whitaker and Willie Pep. As for his brash claim to be 'TBE' (The Best Ever), that will fall to historians to judge, though many pundits would be reluctant to put him on a pedestal alongside true greats like Sugar Ray Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis and Roberto Duran. Part of the problem for Mayweather is public perception directly caused by the way he promoted himself as a boxer, both inside and outside the ring, with an extravagant lifestyle. His career-long pursuit of perfection, with his focus on iron-clad defence to

stay out of trouble, and his frequently arrogant showmanship helped him compile a stellar 49-0 record to match former heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano. All too often, though, he has been criticised for hand-picking his opponents, and there is also the question of his relatively low knockout rate, just 26 for a boxer who prides himself on his brilliant defensive skills and agile movement. Former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield felt that Mayweather's legacy was all about the 'numbers' game with the American bowing out as boxing's richest ever prize fighter after setting records in the sport when it comes to annual earnings, pay-per-view buys and gate receipts. "Mayweather has made more money than anybody else in the game of boxing," Holyfield, who has been crowned world heavyweight champion a record five times and watched Saturday's fight at the MGM Grand, told Reuters. "He's brought the game up in a way that no other fighter ever has. He took

Sep 12, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Floyd Mayweather is introduced against Andre Berto (not pictured) for their WBA/WBC welterweight title bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mayweather won via unanimous decision. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

boxing and turned it to a whole other level, whether people believe it or not. "I don't think we ever thought a welterweight or a middleweight would make more money than a heavyweight but that is what this man has done." M a y w e a t h e r, 3 8 , topped the Forbes list of the world's 100 highest-paid celebrities in June with an estimated $300 million in earnings over the previous 12 months.

ROCKY GROUND Holyfield expressed mixed feelings, though, over Mayweather's legacy as a fighter. "He is undefeated, which speaks for itself," said the 52-year-old American, who was nicknamed 'The Real Deal' for his own exploits in the ring. "He can fight. He's everything that a lot of people may not give him credit for. "But he has done things

his own way, which has been good but has been bad too." Outside the arena, 'Money' Mayweather's pursuit of an equally accomplished life has often hit rocky ground. Over the last decade, he has been accused of assaulting five different women on at least seven different occasions, including a 2010 incident that resulted in a 90-day prison sentence. "I'm a little different

from everyone else," said Mayweather who on Saturday tied Louis with his 26th world title fight triumph. "I am only human, I make mistakes. I try to be a perfectionist but no one is perfect." Overall, though, Mayweather believes that he has been misjudged by the media and the public. "I've had a great career," he said during a post-fight news conference that lasted almost an hour. "I'm very comfortable and I've made great investments. I'm A-okay. "I've heard a lot of things about me: 'All he does is hold. All he does is run. He's cocky. Arrogant. No one likes him. He can't write, can't read.' And you all believe it. "It's okay. If you all believe it, you're dumb for believing it. I think everyone needs to go the Floyd Mayweather way." Of course, there is still the chance that Mayweather's career is not yet over, with the doubters pointing to his unexpected U-turn when he came back from a 21-month retirement to fight Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez in September 2009.

fore. "Then of course it's also disappointment. Lost too many times in finals. But at the same time, I did win my tournaments, the ones I was supposed to. "Year's not over yet. I usually do have strong finishes to the season, and I hope I can do that again." Having beaten Djokovic in Cincinnati, the second seeded Swiss had his chances again against the 28-year-old Serb but could only convert four of 23 break chances. Even so Federer left the National Tennis Center more encour-

aged than discouraged by his performance. "There were a lot of opportunities lost, I know why I lost," assured Federer. "Yeah, surely I am very disappointed. I had my chances on my racquet. I should never been down in the score the way I was. "But Novak did a great job of fending them off, and, you know, all of that. "It was a tough night, but still, I don't know, thrilling at the same time. "So something I will work on, and keep moving forward, you know. It's no problem for me."

Mourinho clashes with Martinez after Everton loss LONDON, SEptEmbER 14 (REutERS): Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho swore at Everton boss Roberto Martinez after being made to wait for his post-match news conference following the champions' 3-1 loss at Goodison Park on Saturday, according to British media reports. A furious Mourinho decided to interrupt Martinez while he was speaking with a group of journalists near the pitch. As manager of the away team, Mourinho had expected to be allowed to address the media first so that his team could set off on their journey back to West London, reports said. "Roberto, next time tell me go before you because we have to travel," Mourinho was quoted as saying in the reports. "We don't control that, Jose. I don't control that," Martinez said in reply. To which Mourinho responded with an expletive. "When he beat us 6-3 (last season), he was such a nice man. I prefer him like that," Martinez said after the Chelsea boss stormed away. The loss to Everton, courtesy of a Steven Naismith hat-trick, was Chelsea's third defeat in five Premier League games and they now sit fourth from bottom in the table. The relationship between the clubs was already strained after Chelsea's public pursuit of defender John Stones, who had his transfer request rejected by the Merseyside club. Chelsea will host London rivals Arsenal, who beat Stoke City 2-0 during the weekend, on Saturday.

ANPSA Zunheboto unit sports meet concludes ZuNhEbOtO, SEptEmbER 14 (DIpR): The All Nagaland Private Schools Association (ANPSA) Zunheboto unit sports meet which started on September 8 concluded on September 12. The events witnessed participation of nine schools competing in football and table tennis. The following are the winners and runners up in different categories: FOOTBALL 1. Higher Secondary (Boys) Champion - Cornerstone Hr Sec School Runners up - Woodland Hr Sec School 2. Higher Secondary (Girls) Champion - Olympic Hr Sec School Runners up - Love Dale Hr Sec School 3. High School (Boys) Champion - Woodland Hr Sec School Runners up - Step by Step School. 4. High School (Girls) Champion - Bloomfield School Runners up - Love Dale Hr Sec School TABLE TENNIS 1. Higher Secondary (Boys) Champion - Olympic Hr Sec School Runners up - Cornerstone Hr Sec School 2. Higher Secondary (Girls) Champion - Olympic Hr Sec School Runners up - Cornerstone Hr Sec School 3. High School (Boys) Champion - Cornerstone Hr Sec School Runners up - Olympic Hr Sec School 4. High School (Girls) Champion- Woodland Hr Sec School Runners up-Olympic Hr Sec School

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Betty Cantrell is Crowned Calling all fitness enthusiasts on Oct 21

Miss America 2016

iss Georgia Betty Cantrell was crowned 2016 Miss America on Sunday in a pageant that was overshadowed by a scandal from three decades ago. Cantrell rode an opera performance of "Tu Tu Piccolo Iddio" from "Madame Butterfly" to the title in Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall on Sunday night, besting 51 other competitors. She won a preliminary competition earlier in the week, also with an opera performance. "I'm still so overwhelmed, I don't know what to say other than thank you! " Cantrell told reporters moments after being crowned Miss America. She won a $50,000 scholarship along with her title. Cantrell's bid was almost

derailed by the still-raw debate over whether New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady cheated en route to his team's run to a Super Bowl title last season by using footballs that were improperly deflated. During the pageant, Cantrell said, "I'm not sure" when asked if Brady cheated. "I'd have to see the ball and feel it" she said, before adding, "If there's any question, then yes, he cheated." Asked by The Associated Press to clarify her remarks afterward, Cantrell said, "It was kind of a funky question to ask me if Tom Brady cheated. I'm not a football player and I really wasn't there to feel that ball. If there was any question as to whether or not he cheated and somebody else felt the ball and decided that

it was deflated, then yes, I guess he did cheat." The new winner will inherit a lifestyle that could see her log 20,000 miles of travel per month. Kazantsev said she can make as many as nine appearances on behalf of a charity per day. Last year, comedian John Oliver used a segment of his show "Last Week Tonight" to lambaste the Miss America Organization over its claim that it had provided $45 million in scholarships. As it turned out, the organization was counting scholarship offers made to contestants, not those that the contestants actually accepted, a discrepancy that inflated the totals. This year, officials are out with a new figure, saying the pageant awards $5.5 million in scholarships.

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Ticket for the Zumba® Fitness Party has been lowly fixed at Rs 500 per person as it is only an awareness programme, the organizers added. One can avail the tickets at Le Bistro, Dimapur and other locations to be notified later or can log on to www.facebok.com/ pawfnagaland or write to pawfnagaland@ gmail.com. Interested persons can also contact mobile number 8258981400 for more information.

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asy, exciting, exhilarating and effective, the Zumba® fitness programme is here in Dimapur for the first time in Nagaland. The programme promises to be a treat to all fitness enthusiasts and also other groups of people who want to distress themselves or burn calories. An awareness programme for Zumba® fitness programme is scheduled for October 21 from 4pm to 7pm at State Stadium near ADC Court junction Dimapur. The programme is powered by Le Bistro with The Morung Express as the media partner. The programme is dubbed as Zumba® Fitness Party and participants will enjoy three hours of exhilarating fun work out with music, dance and martial arts which do not need any flexibility of the body. Designed for all age groups, Zumba® is a Latin – inspired, dance – fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movement. Involving dance and aerobic elements, Zumba® music comes from varied dance styles including cumbia, salsa, merengue, mambo, flamenco, chachacha, reggaeton, soca, samba, hip hop music, axé music and tango. Interacting with The Morung Express, organizers of the programme, Talien Pongentsur and CRT Aier said that Zumba® class combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Around 15 million people take weekly Zumba® classes in over 200,000 locations across 180 countries. “It’s different, easy and effective and comes with a lot of health benefits,” said Talien, a certified member of Zumba® Instructors’ Network (ZIN). According to the organizers, taking up Zumba® classes helps

Certified Zumba® instructor, Talien Pongentsur (right) and CRT Aier (left).

THE MORUNG EXPRESS presents excerpts of in- Morung: Say something about how you got interested teraction with the organizers: in in dance, martial art vis-a-vis fitness? CRT Aier: All my life I have been a dancer and a MarMorung: How did you get started into fitness aspect? tial artist. Knowingly or unknowingly I have been in fitTalien: I didn’t exercise regularly until 2010. I was a ness world since very young age. I have seen the benshy Zumba® student way back when I started working efits of it. I know how happy I am when I am physically with Fitness First Platinum Delhi. Before that I could active and how drained I feel when I am not. never find exercise that I love to do even though I use to run or jog since young age. Last 5 years has been hard Morung: How do you see fitness in Nagaland? growing up I guess …I need to get started once again on CRT Aier: I have seen so many raw talents from Nagathe track to get healthy. land which is best in terms of a true artist. However, our people get quickly influenced by negativity which is genMorung: Was it because of weight issues that arose erated by jealousy, hypocrisy, being very judgmental and your interest in fitness, particularly Zumba®? so on. I was battling with myself thinking what could be Talien: It wasn’t just the weight that I was struggling done to bring positive influences or positive energy…Yes! with but with many personal issues so I started taking Zumba® class seriously because I remember how fun Morung: How easy or hard is it to be dancing or engage it was when I was introduced to it. Today I would say in martial arts? Zumba® changed my life! CRT Aier: Dance and Martial Arts cannot be done easily or by just anybody but what if we could create Morung: How often do you dance or engage in Zum- something very easy to follow which will be beneficial ba® practices? for health and slowly change the life style into better Talien: Now I am dancing 8+ hours a week and I am environment. back down to perfect weight and clothing size which I always dreamt about. My life has been amazing since I Morung: How did you come up with the idea of bringbecame licensed to train Zumba® Fitness class world- ing Zumba® Fitness to Nagaland? CRT Aier: I guess I was giving out so much of posiwide. I have a strong Zumba® community who reach out tive energy… that helped me meet Talien with the same to help and stay connected with love and peace. concept who was already doing that through Zumba® Morung: How optimistic are you about the success of Fitness. So we sat down one day and discussed our ideas and found out the similarity in our focus on the fitness programmes in Nagaland? Talien: I always look forward for my fitness class - it same idea. We discussed the further possibilities and is so much fun and my students from Nagaland are so came out with this concept of combining Zumba® Fitmuch fun to be with. Once you try a class, I am sure you ness, Dance and martial Arts since all these revolve around fitness and being positive. would want to come back for more. in burning calories while boosting the metabolism and works as a stress buster. “It’s a spectacular weight loss programme where you will burn 1000 calories in no time,” said

Talien. She added that the body continues to burn calories even at rest after the class. CRT Aier said that the participants would not even know that they have

been working out for hours since the movements come in quite an easy way but effective at the same time. They said that Zumba® class helps in improving

the mood and enhances confidence levels besides building endurance and coordination. It also improves cardiovascular system and strengthens the heart and lungs.

'Minions' becomes second biggest animated movie ever

First teaser shows I glimpse of Mowgli

llumination Entertainment's Minions, about small, yellow and cylindrical, creatures, is officially the second-highest grossing animated movie of all time after opening to US $20.1 million in China. The big China debut pushed the movie's international gross to US $748 million, reported Ace Showbiz. With the US total of US $332 mil-

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lion, the Universal film, which is a prequel/spin-off to the Despicable Me franchise, raked in a total of US $1.08 billion worldwide. Disney's Toy Story 3 previously held the second position at US $1.06 billion. Frozen (2013) is still holding strong to its top position with US $1.28 billion. Minions will add to its number when it opens in Greece on

September 24. The animated movie's box office success contributes to Universal's overall triumph in 2015. The studio has a fruitful year thanks to Jurassic World, Furious 7, Straight Outta Compton, Pitch Perfect 2, and Fifty Shades of Grey.

Jackie Shroff defends daughter Krishna's 'topless' pics

teaser has come out ahead of the launch of the first official trailer of Disney's "The Jungle Book". The teaser takes fans into the jungle, journeying through the trees before showing a glimpse at Mowgli standing alone in the middle of the wilderness, reports aceshowbiz.com. Directed by Jon Favrea, the new take on Rudyard Kipling's classic tale, features Neel Sethi playing the role of Mowgli. It is supported by Scarlett Johansson (Kaa the python), Ben Kingsley (Bagheera the panther), Idris Elba (Sher Khan the tiger), Bill Murray (Bhaloo the bear), Christopher Walken (King Louie the orangutan), and Lupita Nyong'o (Raksha the mother wolf). The film is scheduled for an April 15, 2016 release in the US.

Krishna Shroff made headlines when she apparently posted some pictures of herself on her Instagram account. Media reports claimed that the star kid

had posed topless. However, Krishna's daddy, Jackie Shroff, immediately came to her rescue. According to reports, Jackie has been quoted as

saying that, Let me clarify one thing - she is not topless in the pictures. For a picture to be topless, you won't be wearing anything. You should have checked the picture a little more clearly. She has a towel wrapped around her. How can you even call it a topless picture When asked if Krishna, too, was interested in acting, Jackie has said, She has never spoken to me about her interest in acting ever. Rather, Tiger too had never told me that he wanted to act. This industry has given me everything and it has welcomed my son with open arms. So if Krishna wants to act, I would not stop her at all. I will be a rather happy person.

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Vanessa Williams gets Miss America apology 32 years after losing title

ormer Miss America Vanessa Williams led the panel of judges at the 2016 Miss America contest held in Atlantic City, USA on September 13, after receiving an apology 32 years after resigning her own title because of nude photographs which were released allegedly without her consent. On Sunday, Miss America CEO Sam Haskell opened the event by publicly apologizing to Vanessa. "On behalf of today's organization, I want to apologize for anything that was said or done that made

you feel any less the Miss America you are and the Miss America you always will be," he said. "You have lived your life in grace and dignity and never was it more evident than during the events of 1984 when you resigned. Though none of us currently in the organization were involved then, on behalf of today's organization, I want to apologize to you and to your mother, Miss Helen Williams," he added, reported the Hollywood Reporter. Ms Williams returned to the pageant over 30 years later for the first time after she was forced

to withdraw her title in 1983. Ms Williams, now 52, kissed Ms Haskell on the cheek and said the apology was "unexpected but so beautiful." Vanessa Williams became the first African American to be crowned Miss America 1984 in September 1983. 10 months into her reign, nude photographs that had been taken of her in 1982 surfaced and were published in Penthouse magazine. Ms Williams allegedly did not consent to the photos being made public but was pressured by pageant officials to

resign. The title went to first runner-up Suzette Charles who was also African-American. Since then, Vanessa Williams has had a successful career as an actress and singer. On television, she is known for her role in popular sitcomns like Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives. Meanwhile, other judges on the panel included singer and actress Zendaya, Taya Kyle - the widow of US Navy Seal Chris Kyle who was the subject of the film American Sniper - and country music singer Brett Eldredge.

Star cast: Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Harshaali Malhotra

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Djokovic wins US Open for 10 major title th

Hingis & Mirza end perfect US Open with doubles title

Novak Djokovic of Serbia kisses the U.S. Open trophy after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland in their men's singles final match at the U.S. Open Championships tennis tournament in New York, September 13. (REUTERS)

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NEW YORK, SEptEmbER 14 (REutERS): Novak Djokovic closed out the grand slam campaign in style beating long time rival Roger Federer to claim the U.S. Open on Sunday, leaving the Serb a hair away from one of the greatest seasons of all-time. The 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4 victory gave Djokovic three of the year's four grand slam titles with a loss to Stan Wawrinka in the French Open final his only blemish. Although there was no way to tell how big his four-set loss to Wawrinka would be, it ended up denying the Serb a chance to join the men's calendar year grand slam club that includes just two members, Rod Laver (twice) and Don Budge. "It's been an incredible season. Next to 2011 probably the best season of my life," said Djokovic, who won the same three grand slam titles in 2011. "But I'm enjoying this year more than any previous one because I'm a husband and I'm a father and that makes it even more sweeter. "I love this sport." It was the 10th career major for Djokovic but only his

second U.S. Open. The 28-year-old Serb had known more frustration than success on the Flushing Meadows hardcourts having previously reached the final five times and lifting the trophy just once in 2011. It was more grand slam misery for the 34-year-old Swiss who, for the second consecutive grand slam, reached the final only to be denied an 18th title by Djokovic. "I had a wonderful last two weeks," Federer, who has been stuck on 17 grand slam title since 2012, said after competing in his first U.S. Open final in six years. "I'm very pleased where my game's at. "Being back in the finals is where you want to be. Playing against a great champion like Novak is a massive challenge and I enjoyed it. I thought it was a great match." Meeting for the 42nd time the rivalry between the elegant Swiss and the dominating Djokovic has developed into one of the sporting world's best and the latest installment, perhaps fittingly, deadlocked the headto-head series at 21-21. While the

women's draw produced an improbable all-Italian final between two players virtually unknown outside of tennis circles the men's showcase featured the sport's two biggest names and dynamic figures. The buzz lacking in Saturday's women's final gave way to an electric atmosphere inside Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday with David Beckham, Sean Connery and Robert Redford among the many celebrities taking in what turned into a night match after the start was delayed three hours by rain. UNFLAPPABLE DJOKOVIC When Federer and Djokovic finally took to the court they were slow to find their rhythm and footing, particularly the top-seeded Serb, who crashed to the surface in the opening set and badly scraped his arm and leg. But no damage was done, as the unflappable Djokovic quickly regained his composure and balance. Federer, broken just twice the entire tournament, was living dangerously from the start by facing three

op seeds Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza beat Casey Dellacqua and Yaroslava Shvedova 6-3 6-3 to win the U.S. Open doubles title on Sunday and cap off a perfect visit to Flushing Meadows. Switzerland's Hingis, the former singles world number one and her Indian partner Mirza, tore through the doubles tournament without dropping a set to claim back-to-back grand slams after their victory at Wimbledon. It has been a productive and busy visit to New York for Hingis who also captured the U.S. Open mixed doubles title with India's Leander Paes. Having only joined forces in March, Mirza and Hingis have enjoyed a successful partnership reaching six finals in 12 events and winning two majors. "We started playing in March, obviously in America, and we won three out of three. That rarely happens," said Mirza. "We hit it off and obviously we have become more friends now. "I think we trust each other on and off the court. I think

Sep 13, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Martina Hingis of Switzerland and Sania Mirza of India with the US Open Trophy after beating Casey Dellacqua of Australia and Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan in the Women's Doubles final on day fourteen of the 2015 U.S.

that helps us through a lot of tough moments on the court. "Obviously our games match, kind of complement each other, you know, with her at the net and from me at the back. I think that's the best combination." After easily taking the first set Hingis and Mirza broke to open the second and apart from a late wob-

break points in the opening game but managing to save all three. The Swiss, however, could not fight off another three break chances on his next service game as Djokovic made the breakthrough to go up 2-1. Federer broke back immediately but the Serb would quickly regain the advantage with yet another break to move ahead 4-3 then held serve to take the opening set from a shaky Federer. The second set was a test of wills as Federer, with the crowd squarely in his corner, went toe-to-

ble were never really threatened by the Australian Dellacqua and Kazakhstan's Shvedova. For Hingis it was her second U.S. Open doubles title coming 17-years after she won her first in 1998 with Jana Novotna. "I won the doubles in '98, and that was like finishing off the Grand Slam," recalled Hingis. "I won all four in

toe with a defiant Djokovic, the tugof-war highlighted by a tense 15-minute 10th game, which Djokovic held to level at 5-5. But it was Federer ending the set with a big fist pump after breaking Djokovic with a stinging crosscourt winner that brought the capacity crowd to its feet. The effort, however, appeared to take something out of Federer as Djokovic, sensing his chance, claimed the crucial break at 5-4 in the next set to take control.

that same year. It was just like incredible. "We all felt like there was a little bit of nervousness, definitely, especially today because... it's been a while. "I know I have the support and the trust that I have for her (Mirza) shots and for her game. It's even building up every time we step out together." (Reuters)

Djokovic kept up the pressure with a break to open the fourth and then again to go up 5-2 to put the U.S. Open within his grasp. But Federer would not go down without a fight and digging into his reserves, the Swiss would break and hold serve to cut the deficit to 5-4 and put the crowd in full roar. With Djokovic again serving for the match, Federer would get three more break chances but this time the Serb would not falter and clinched the title when Federer's return sailed long.

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Benitez eyes win as Real Madrid kick Fifth Pochury Black Day Memorial Cup final today off Champions League campaign Our Correspondent

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mAdRId, SEptEmbER 14 (IANS): After whitewashing Espanyol 6-0 in La Liga, coach Rafael Benitez is looking for improvements when Real Madrid kick off their Champions League campaigh on Tuesday at home against Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk. Benitez will make some changes to the side that defeated Espanyol, with Tony Kroos and perhaps Rafael Varane coming into the side with Pepe and Casimiro given a rest, reports Xinhua. "Rotating the squad is not a luxury it is something you do to get the best of the squad," explained Benitez, who had words for Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored five goals at the weekend. "He is an excellent play-

er and one of the best I have worked with. I am not going to say he is the best, because I have worked with a lot of very good player. But at the moment, he is the best in the world," said the Real Madrid coach. As well as scoring

11 goals in two games, Benitez's side has also kept three clean sheets in their start to the La Liga campaign, but he is looking for more as they kick off their campaign for an 11th Champions League. "We have to get close to

being 100% effective when we attack or counter-attack and we have to do the same in defense. But I look at the willingness of the players to work hard and that helps me stay calm," he commented. Real Madrid are not the only Spanish side in Champions League action on Tuesday night as Atletico Madrid face a trip to Turkey to face Galatasaray and Sevilla make their debut at home to Borussia Monchengladbach. With Manchester City and Juventus also in their group, which is probably the most tough of the eight, Sevilla know they need to take points all of their home matches, starting with the Germans who look as if they are the most easy opponents in the group.

The grand finale of the 5th edition of Pochury Black Day Memorial Cup 2015 will take place on September 15 at Meluri Local Ground

under the aegis of Pochury Students’ Union (PSU). Parliamentary secretary for labour, employment & skill development and border affairs Mmhonlumo Kikon will grace the closing function as the

chief guest. The champion will fetch a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 while the runner –up will receive Rs. 30,000. Losing semi finalists will also get Rs. 10,000 each. In the first semi finals played today, United

Brothers Club defeated Khumiasii FC 9-2 while Wiekiizii downed Christian Mission School 1-0. With this, United Brothers Club will clash with Wiekiizii FC in finals at 11:00 AM.

Focus on Srikanth, Kashyap, Sindhu at Korea Open

SEOul, SEptEmbER 14 (IANS): In the absence of World No.1 Saina Nehwal, the focus will be on other top Indian shuttlers P.V. Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth and Parupalli Kashyap when the $600,000 Korea Open Superseries begins at the S.K. Handball Stadium here on Tuesday. Alongwith 2015 World Championships women's singles runner-up Saina, 2011 Worlds bronze medal winning women's doubles pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnapa will also skip the event as Jwala is not well. Hence, the pressure will be on double World bronze medallist Sindhu, men's singles fourth seed Sri-

kanth and eighth seed Kashyap. To make matters worse, World No.14 Sindhu, 20, has been drawn in the first round against former World Champion and current No.5 Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand. The 20-yearold Ratchanok has a 3-0 advantage in career meetings over Sindhu. However, as compared to the Hyderabadi, Srikanth and Kashayp have got relatively easier openers. While World No.4 Srikanth will open his campaign against World No.11 Tian Houwei of China, World No.8 Kashyap will face World No.18 Wei Nan of Hong Kong. World No.12 H.S. Prannoy will,

however, face a tough opponent in seventh seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei. Chen has won the only match played against the 23-year-old Indian. Ajay Jayaram will also face the stiff task of going past sixth seed Viktor Axelsen, even though the Indian has won the only match played against Dane. Indian pair of Tarun Kona and N. Sikki Reddy will be up against top seeds Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei in mixed doubles. Sikki will also take part in women's doubles with Pradnya Gadre and they will open against Japanse pair of Mami Naito and Shizuka Matsuo in the first round.

Force India drivers feel Singapore GP toughest race

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SINgApORE, SEptEmbER 14 (IANS): Force India drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez feel that the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix this weekend in the toughest race of the Formula 1 calendar because of the heat, despite being held at night. "The Singapore Grand Prix ranks as the toughest race of the year because of the heat. It's physically draining and you've also got the mental challenge of racing so close to the walls with a small margin of error. We go there knowing we've made some good steps with the car over the last few races and aiming for more good points," Hulkenberg said on Monday. His Mexican teammate Perez echoed the sentiments. "The Marina Bay track is one of my favourites and I've scored points every time I've raced there. I always enjoy driving on street circuits because you have to be aggressive and precise, and that suits my driving style," said Perez. "It's quite bumpy, too, so you need a car with good stability to ride

the bumps. It's also one of the most demanding races of the year because of the heat and humidity." The weekend will see Formula 1 cars take to the Marina Bay Street Circuit for the 13th round of the season. The Singapore GP was the first and still one of the few night races of the calendar. "I've always enjoyed racing in Singapore and it's one of the best events of the year. The city is buzzing and there's a great atmosphere wherever you go," said Hulkenberg. "When it's all lit up at night it looks stunning. I often wonder how much work is required to transform such a busy city into a racetrack. It's clearly a huge logistical operation, but it's definitely worth all the effort." Four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel is the most successful driver on the 5 km circuit, winning the 61-lap floodlit race thrice, one more than both Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton. "The track layout has some nice features, but the first sector stands out for me - especially the fast right-

hand kink of turn six and the braking zone of turn seven. You need a car that's able to ride the bumps, can use the kerbs and gives you confidence through the low and medium-speed corners," added the German. Perez is in good form, finishing fifth and sixth in the last two races at Belgium and Italy which helped him overtake his teammate in the drivers' standings. "I'm heading to Singapore feeling very positive. We've shown in the last two races just how competitive we can be and I'm confident we can have a similar level of performance in Singapore. The team is pushing hard to bring performance to the car and we've still got developments coming through which will help us a bit more this weekend," said the Mexican driver. "I'm now feeling more comfortable with the updated car. I made a big breakthrough in Spa and since then I've had the confidence to push and get the most from our package. It's a good sign for the rest of the year."

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