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Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another Stagnant floodwater raising health risk in Kashmir

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Nagaland Roads - Our Collective Shame

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Minor girl raped and murdered DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 16 (MExN): Dimapur police on September 14 recovered the dead body of a nine year old girl at Amaluma village under Dhansiripar. A press note from the Dimapur SP informed that police arrested the accused on the same night the body was recovered. The accused has been identified as one Pintu Hasam (22), who police stated is “reportedly a cadre of Hill State United Liberation Front (HSULF).” Police informed that the accused has admitted to raping the victim and murdering her by strangulation. A case has been registered and investigation is in progress.

More children live to age five Still 6.3 million children died in 2013 from preventable causes

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WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 16 (AP): More of the world’s children are surviving to their fifth birthday, but 6.3 million still died last year, mostly from preventable causes, the U.N. children’s agency said Tuesday. That’s nearly 17,000 young children dying every day. And while death rates have been cut in half since 1990, the world still is short of meeting a goal of a two-thirds decrease in child mortality by next year, the report by the United Nations Children’s Fund said. “We’re building momentum in many countries in the poorest parts of the world,” said Dr. Mickey Chopra, UNICEF’s head of global programs. The challenge is to spread what works.India and Nigeria together accounted for more than a third of all the deaths, with their large populations. The world’s highest rate of child mortality was in Angola, with 167 deaths for every 1,000 live births.

By region, the greatest burden is in sub-Saharan Africa, with a rate of 92 deaths for every 1,000 live births. By comparison, the U.S. rate is 7 deaths for every 1,000 live births. But a country’s economic status doesn’t mean it can’t make progress, the report stressed. Pneumonia, diarrhea and malaria account for about a third of all the under-age-5 deaths, the report found.

(LEFT) A bus tries to pull a truck stuck in thick mud at nH 155, 2 kilometers from Dikhu River towards Tuensang on September 14. (RIGHT) An excavator had to be brought by the nagaland Police manning Longsa check gate in order to clear the mud on the road. Around 25 vehicles, including many trucks and some night buses were stranded in the particular stretch of road for several hours. A night bus from Tuensang to Dimapur was stuck for nearly 12 hours until being finally pulled by another bus. Photos by Imojen I Jamir

Police unearths ‘illegal taxation’ network NGO to conduct ‘voting

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 16 (MExN): Dimapur police have unearthed a “well organized network of illegal taxation” on transport and commercial vehicles “reportedly controlled by some cadres of the NSCN (IM) and run from the offices of transport and goods carrier companies/agencies based in Dimapur.”

A press note from the office of the Dimapur Superintendent of Police informed that the “racket” was discovered when the anti-extortion team of Dimapur police arrested one Raja, a manager at Guwahati - Nagaland Carrying Service/Transport, with its office at Golaghat Road on August 30, 2014. Police informed that he was arrested “for collecting illegal tax from transport trucks in the name of Company Goods Carrying Agency (CGCA), suspected to be a fake agency.”

Police, in the course of investigation, discovered a “network of illegal taxation running into Crores of rupees and involving more than 17 transport and goods carrier companies in Dimapur.” Based on inputs collected by the investigating team, the office of one M/S Freight Carriers (India) Pvt. Ltd located at MST Road, Dimapur was raided

on September 15. This led to the recovery and seizure of 43 illegal lorry challans of the aforementioned CGCA (Imphal, Manipur) on six wheelers and ten wheelers traveling from Guwahati to Imphal. The seizure also included “illegal lorry challans” of the All Manipur Commercial Agency (Imphal, Manipur) on six wheelers from outside to Imphal and cash amounting to Rs 42,370.

Police informed that all the Challans were signed and “reportedly bears the signature of one John, a NSCN (IM) cadre.” The managers of the company were identified as Rajbir Sharma and Vikash Sharma, who were taken into custody for questioning.

During interrogation, the two managers revealed that the collection of money was made from all Manipur bound transport trucks by issuing the seized lorry challans on the direction of the cadres of NSCN (IM).

They also revealed that all the transport companies based in Dimapur are involved in the illegal collection, stated the police.

Based on their disclosure, managers and owners of transport companies in Dimapur were summoned in connection with the case and their statements were

recorded. Police informed that the transport companies involved in the illegal collection racket are SafeExpress Pvt. Ltd (Khermahal); Ankit Roadlines (Circular Road); DCR Goods Canteen (Circular Road); Rhino Road Transport (Marwaripatti); Rhino Roadways Carloration (Marwaripatti); Prince Transport Corporation(CircularRoad); Air Transport Corporation (A) Ltd (Nyamo Lotha Road); Hindustan Cargo Movers (PWD Road); North Eastern Carrying Corporation Ltd. (Circular Road); Matas Transport Pvt. Ltd (Blue Hill Station); Sugan Pariyahan Ltd(KalibariRoad);GSHoshi Shingnapor Carrying Corporation (Circular Road); Sai Goods Carrier (GS Road); TS Goods Carrier (Kalibari Road); Shree Bharat Transport Pvt. Ltd and Old Rhino Transport Corporation (Marwaripatti Road).

Explaining the modus operandi of the illegal collection network, police informed that all Manipur bound transport and commercial trucks coming from outside the state are directed to report to the branch or agency of the transport company operating in Dimapur to pay illegal taxation and obtain the tax challan, without which the truck cannot proceed. On obtaining

the tax challan, the truck reaches Mao Gate where an “In Gate Pass” receipt is issued on production of the tax challan. The vehicle on its return journey has to produce the “In Gate Pass” receipt at Mao Gate to obtain an “Out Gate Pass” receipt, only after which the vehicle can return without further harassment.

It was further disclosed that the amount taxed for the lorry challan of CGCA (Imphal, Manipur) on six wheelers is Rs 7500 per truck against the printed amount of Rs 75. For ten wheelers, the amount taxed is Rs 10,500 against the printed amount of Rs.105. The amount taxed for lorry Challan of All Manipur Commercial Agency (Imphal, Manipur) on six wheelers from outside to Imphal is Rs 1500 against the printed amount of Rs 150 and the amount taxed for issue of Gate Pass at Mao Gate is reported to be Rs 500.

In view of this breakthrough, all transport companies involved have been “locked and sealed” pending investigation on the direction of the District Administration and Police.

While the managers and owners of the transport companies have been released on execution of PR bond, police stated that investigation is ongoing.

campaign’ on NLPT Act

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 16 (MExN): An organization called the North East Asian Network (NEAN) Nagaland has decided to conduct a ‘people friendly voting campaign’ on the Prohibition in Nagaland.

With the principle of ‘one person one vote,’ and caption of ‘NLTP Naga Voice Public Voting Campaign,’ the NEAN seeks this to be an “honest survey which can be a driving force for a decisive outcome, and whatever decisions are to be taken, it should better be in the interest of the people so that the state’s citizens will be equally responsible.”

It comes in the wake of a special session of the Assembly that will discuss the NLTP Act of 1989.

In a press release today, the NEAN stated that its objective behind holding this campaign is to let the voice of the general masses be heard in unison, to identify the larger interest of the people, to let the voice of the people incorporate with the decision makers, and to let the voice of the ‘NLTP NAGA VOICE’ public voting campaign be used as a reference during the pro-

posed special session on NLTP ACT 1989.

Without specifying dates, the organization stated that voting cards will be made available through NEAN District representatives and in few selected outlets in every district “to make convenient for the people to come and collect the voting cards and submit.” Various promotional activities will also be conducted to motivate “people’s participation.” The launching of the voting campaign, vote counting and result declaration will be held in Dimapur.

“The principle of honesty as well as transparency will be maintained.

The public voting will be launched within a short time. The organization neither supports nor is against the Act - it is a neutral body,” the press release stated.

The NEAN maintained that “We should take this opportunity not to take any chance this time and provide a much needed platform for the participation of the general masses, so that they can voice their opinion with regard to this Act.” It has found the vot-

NCSU censures ‘haphazard’ road works KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 16 (MExN): The Nagaland Contractors and Suppliers Union (NCSU) has written to Nagaland state Governor, PB Acharaya, apprising the latter of what the NCSU termed as the “haphazard and slow” works with regard to the two laning of the Longleng - Changtonya road; MonTamlu- Merangkong road, Phek-pfutsero road and the Zunheboto-Chakhabama road under SARDP NE. The letter dated September 16, 2014 informed that ever since the project was approved, the NCSU has urged both the central and state governments to award the work to competent local contractors who are aware of the topography and terrain of the state. The NCSU had demanded that work be “broken up item wise wherein the local contactors can participate.” However, it informed

that the Ministry “clubbed the four roads and put in international bidding for the project depriving the local contractors to participate as local firms do not meet the statutory requirements.” The work was thus allotted to a firm named Maytas & Gayatri, it added.

The NCSU lamented that earth cutting carried out by the firm has been “random and haphazard and resultantly various stretches of the road has become landslide prone.” “Further, due to the callousness of the firm in root constructing drainage and retaining walls, mudslide and water flow has become directionless causing havoc to paddy fields, irrigation channels, plantations etc robbing the livelihood of our people,” it added.

It further stated that despite “repeated pleas,” for completion of the project,

“the work has been abandoned and the people are facing untold difficulties.”

The NCSU further said that the non maintenance of the road is “taking a heavy toll on our people.”

Informing that the roadwork was supposed to be been completed by February 17, 2014; the NCSU lamented that the “work completed by the firm is only 20.18 percent as on February 15, 2014.”

“This clearly implies that the Firm has total disregard for the project and the sufferings of the people,” it added.

The letter further cautioned that the NCSU is “running out of patience over the total silence of the state and central governments on this issue.” It demanded that the Nagaland Governor convey to the ministry concerned to “immediately revoke the work order allotted to Maytas & Gayatri and allot it to

competent and suitable local entire transport sector. We contractors to finish the un- have written to various minfinished task.” istries, to designate a joint secretary for it,” Singh said.

The group would be given a ‘A lot needs to be of one and a half done on roads in NE’ timeframe months or so to come up NEW DElHI, SEPTEM- with a report, he added. He BER 16 (IANS): Admitting said a lot of emphasis was that India is much behind also being put on enhancChina in building roads ing the rail network in the along the border areas in the region, as well as better air northeast, DoNER Minister connectivity.

“The government is disGen V.K. Singh (retd) Monday said the central govern- cussing with the railway ment needs to give road con- ministry the possibility of expediting ongoing rail projstruction a new direction.

The minister for Devel- ects on rail corridor in northopment of North Eastern east region.” He added that a Region (DoNER) said the holistic approach is needed situation would be better in a in the region and pricing of couple of years. “A lot needs flights will have to be formuto be done on roads in the lated so that it is affordable northeast... We (the central and also saves time. The mingovernment) need to give it ister also emphasised on skill a new direction,” he said at a development in the region and said the central governpress conference here.

“We are forming a work- ment wanted to make it a hub ing group which will look at of organic farming.

ing platform the “best viable medium” that could “set the parameters for a decisive outcome during the course of the proposed special session on NLTP Act scheduled to take place within a short time.”

“Whatever the consequences may result in either lifting or keeping its purview intact, every citizen will be bound to take responsibility either way rather than resting the blame on the government or the Church body,” it noted.

The NEAN is, it informed, a non-profit nonpolitical organization founded in the year 2009, by like-minded/concerned artists of Nagaland.

Registered under the societies registration act 1860, bearing Regd No. HOME/ SRC-6413 as amended vide societies registration (Nagaland Third Amendment) Act 2008, on 11th September 2012.

According to its note, it is working towards the “promotion of indigenous artistic talented youths by serving as a medium and guiding force to help them strive forward and pursue excellence at higher levels and forums.”

Hearing on Jaipur trafficking case today newmai news network Dimapur | September 16

Pastor Jacob John, the main accused in the 2013 Jaipur child trafficking case will be produced in a court in Dimapur on September 17 for hearing. Pastor Jacob John is currently lodged in the Dimapur Jail after he was arrested in March last year.

In March, 2013, the Tangkhul Shanao Long (TSLD) along with other organizations rescued 53 children, including ones from Manipur and Nagaland, from two homes in Jaipur run by the accused.

The children had been trafficked from the North East in batches, some having lived there for almost ten years. They were brought with promises of free stay and education.

Meanwhile, TSLD has appealed to the Government of Nagaland, and also the civil societies to help seek justice for the children.

“We appeal specially to Naga Mother’s Association (NMA) to collaborate and cooperate with us and continue to follow up with the case. We also sincerely request Naga Hoho and Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) to extend all possible support,” it said.

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CANSSEA invites for co-ordination meeting

Kohima, September 16 (mexN): The Confederation of All Nagaland State Service Employees’ Association (CANSSEA) has invited various State Service Associations which are not affiliated with CANSSEA for a joint co-ordination meeting on September 19 at 2.00 pm in the conference hall of CANSSEA Building here to discuss certain issues of common interest.

CANSSEA president S. Takatuba Aier in a press release particularly mentioned Nagaland Civil Services Association, Nagaland Finance and Accounts Services, Nagaland Assembly Secretariat Association, Nagaland Secretariat Service Association, Federation of Nagaland State Engineers Association, Nagaland Police Services Association and requested all associations concerned to attend the meeting without fail.

DCC Dimapur clarifies Dimapur, September 16 (mexN): The District Congress Committee (DCC), Dimapur has clarified that the phone number of its Grievances Cell, which was published in local dailies on September 14, should be corrected as 9862637854.

Naga Hoho on NSCN (IM) statement Kohima, September 16 (mexN): The Naga Hoho has expressed surprise over the press statement of NSCN (IM) on Changki issue, which appeared in local dailies on September 14. “As a matter of fact, the internal conflict among the Changki villagers does not invite serious attention from such a “Naga National Government” of NSCN (IM),” Naga Hoho stated in a press release. “As apex body, Ao Senden is doing their level best to bring peace and harmony in their community.” Further, it stated, it would be good for the common people if Th. Rainam (Rtd. Capt), Secretary to GPRN could elucidate what he meant by “technical support”. The Naga Hoho also appealed to the authority concerned to “refrain from involving in family matters and instead work towards larger political issues in solving the Naga political problem in the interest of Nagas as a whole.”

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NSF Assembly postponed Kohima, September 16 (mexN): Office of the Assembly Secretariat, Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has informed that the 4th Federal Assembly for the tenure 2013-15 scheduled for September 26 has been postponed to October 3 “due to unavoidable reason.” Therefore, Federal Assembly Speaker, RS Jollyson has requested all the federating units, sub-ordinate bodies, tribunal members, and senior leaders of NSF to attend the Assembly positively. The Assembly will begin 11:00 am sharp at NSF conference hall.

Sangtams to observe Day of Repentance

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Kiphire, September 16 (mexN): The United Sangtam Baptist Lithroti Ashimükhong in collaboration with United Sangtam Baptist Pastors’ Union would be hosting “A Day of Repentance” for Sangtams on the theme “Purification at Marah (Exodus 15:2227)” from September 26 to 28 at Yangli Mission Center.

The core purpose of the gathering is spiritual renewal by confessing individual as well as corporate sins of the community, Alison Sangtam, Vice President of United Sangtam Baptist Pastors’ Union informed in a release.

All tribal office bearers of USLP, USSC, AST, USTC have been asked to come with light beddings for the programme. Sangtam Gazettee officers have been particularly invited to attend the programme without fail.

SET Kiphire informs Kiphire, September 16 (mexN): Special Education Teacher (SET) Kiphire district has convened a meeting on September 20, 10:00 am at Saramati High School, Kiphire. The Kiphire District SET representative, Atoka Sumi has informed all teachers appointed under IEDSS to attend the meeting without fail; absentees will be fined a sum of Rs.500/-. For more information, call 9612520552/ 9862672531.

Bhandari Town Eloe Hoho condemns bhaNDari, September 16 (mexN): The Bhandari Town Eloe Hoho has condemned the murder of a school girl residing at Merapani, whose body was found between Merapani and Bhandari recently.

The Hoho in a press statement issued by its secretary, Martha Kikon and chairperson, Thungjanbeni Tungoe stated such kind of action has no place in the right thinking society and urged the law enforcing agency to book the culprit at the earliest and award befitting punishment according to the law of the land.

Excise seize liquor Dimapur, September 16 (mexN): The Excise Mobile Squad of Dimapur conducted raids in different locations here and seized 136 bottles of assorted liquor and beer. Superintendent of Excise (Mobile Squad), Ghokiho Yeptho in a press release informed that 10 persons were arrested and booked under NLTP Act ’89 in this connection. The seized articles were deposited in the Excise Mobile Squad Malkhana, he added. The raid was carried out led by Kakiho and Lichumse (inspectors) at Purana Bazaar, 3rd Mile, 4th Mile, and 7th Mile areas.

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ACAUT Nagaland’s campaign reaches Wokha & Mkg

moKoKchuNg, September 16 (mexN): As part of its Truth and Awareness Campaign, the Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland team visited Tuli, addressed the students and faculty of Fazl Ali College and Clark Theological College in Mokokchung, and interacted with the civil society leaders of Wokha district from September 11-13.

A press release from Media Cell, ACAUT Nagaland informed that the team interacted with the Village Council chairmen and elders of several villages under Tuli, Tuli Area Joint Council, civil society leaders of Tuli (women, student, and youth organisations), nine ward chairmen of Tuli town and business community on September 11 at Tuli Town.

ACAUT Consultative Body member Khekiye K Sema spoke to the gathering on ‘One Government One Tax’,

Lothas and Aos lauded for taking stand on ‘One Government One Tax’

and why the leaders of Tuli should take a stand on this issue, said the release.

Meanwhile, the leaders of Tuli queried as to what steps ACAUT Nagaland has taken to realise ‘One Government One Tax’. To this, the ACAUT team explained that “since tax collection by all the factions is a hindering factor towards reconciliation efforts undertaken with much sincerity by FNR, the ACAUT has taken a stand that unless the different NPGs unite as per the wish of the Naga people, the Naga people should not pay tax,” the release stated. The team also answered that paying tax to a particular faction is not One Government One Tax. The team explained

that an individual, organisation or even a district paying tax to one faction only is not ‘One Government One Tax’ but ‘turf tax’. “If Nagas continue to pay factional tax out of fear, the sincere effort of FNR for unity and reconciliation is not going to bear fruit since money collection will always be the primary purpose of the NPGs at the cost of unity and solution to the 67 years old Naga political issue,” the release quoted the ACAUT team. The gathering resolved to support ‘One Government One Tax’, it added.

Further, on September 12, the team addressed the students and faculty of Fazl Ali College and Clark Theological College and

along with the Kuki Baptist Association (KBA) organized one day advocacy program at Ahthibung on September 12.

Speaking during the program, the EAC of Athibung, Alem Longchar encouraged and appealed to the participants to continue to put in effort in edu-

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explained “the predicament being faced by the Naga people on account of division in the Naga movement for sovereignty.”

The release further informed that on September 13, the civil societies of Wokha upon invitation from ACAUT Nagaland for a meeting resolved to form ACAUT Wokha unit. The unit was formed with members drawn from Wokha District Village Council Chairmen Association (WDCCA), Lotha Youth Hoho, Wokha Circle Students Union, Eloe (Women) Hoho, Wokha Chamber of Commerce, CANSSEA Wokha Unit, All Commercial Vehicles Association (ACVA) Wokha Unit, youth organisations of neighbouring villages etc.

The ACAUT Nagaland has lauded both the Lotha and Ao people for taking a stand on ‘One Government Khekhiye K Sema, Consultative Body member, ACAUT NagaOne Tax’ “as per common land addressing Fazl Ali College (FAC) students on ACAUT Naga interest.” movement on September 13 at FAC auditorium.

NDO organizes advocacy programs on HIV & AIDS

Dimapur, September 16 (mexN): In an effort to contain and create wider awareness especially among the general populace on HIV & AIDS, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) through its development Department (Nagaland Development Outreach- NDO) is taking the lead role in organizing the advocacy program across the state with special focus on the church leaders. In a press note, the NDO stated that, in partnership with the Legislatures’ Forum on AIDS (LFA) it organizes programs in strategic locations depending upon the intensity of need for such education.

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cating and creating awareness on the information on HIV & AIDS. Dr. Lorin (trainer on OST) spoke on the basics on HIV & AIDS, its transmission, prevention and information on Opiate Substitution Therapy (OST).

The Development Secretary of KBA shared on the Care and

Support, stigma and discrimination from the church perspective. IEC Materials on HIV & AIDS supplied by NSACS office were distributed for the participants. Altogether there were 106 participants from different church background, the release added.

Mon observes 14th Hindi Divas moN, September 16 (mexN): Rashtra Bhasha Hindi Training Institute, Mon and All Nagaland Hindi Teachers’ Union, Mon Unit jointly organized district level Hindi Divas at Council Hall, Mon on September 13. A press release received here informed that Rongsen Imsong, Principal, RBHTI, Mon delivered a short welcome address while Nokpang, President, Hindi Teachers’ Union, Mon briefed on the significance of the Day. Besides presentation of special song and recitation of Hindi Today, a class wise competition on Quiz, Fancy Dress, Dance, Debate, Poem, Essay, and Song was held to mark the daylong event. Anok chaired the programme, while Kaipha, Pastor, Hindi Baptist Church, Mon Town said the invocation prayer.

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Green Environment – Science exhibition at KSCJ

Kohima, September 16 (mexN): Kohima Science College (Autonomous) Jotsoma, in commemoration of 53rd college foundation day organized a science exhibition cum sale on September15 on the theme “Green Environment”.

A press release informed that the exhibition consisted of two categories. Category I was for higher secondary school on “4Rs” (recycle, reuse, refuse, reduce) for clean environment. This category having 18 groups was sponsored by WSSO, PHED Government of Nagaland. 4Rs were applied by the students using waste papers, disposable plastics like containers, bottles, pen, cups, plates, old clothes and other used fabric materials to make baskets, stationary organizers, bookshelves, doll house, doormats, brooms, bookmarks, cowboy-hats, vase, lampshades, photo frames, carry bags, saving pots, bouquets, hair bands, bracelets, wind chimes, etc.

Category II was for undergraduates on the theme “Green environment”. All the 14 Students explain their project during the science exhibition at Kohima Science College B.Sc. classes designed models and structures on concepts like Disposable of plastic on September 15.

by biodegradable means, Energy saved is energy produced, Sustainable studentsSustainable society, eco-village, water management, waste management, green technology, biodiversity management, conservation management etc., the release informed.

In both the categories, the release said, attractive cash prizes were awarded to the winning groups separately by Vice Principal Yanger Longkumer.

Invitees, students, and teachers from nine schools and 1 college, witnessed the exhibition. They also participated in purchasing the items exhibited.

Dr. Vethselo Doulo, member, organizing committee of the Science Exhibition said that the purpose of the exhibition was to create awareness on management of waste by the application of the 4Rs and management of the natural resources through sustainable approaches thereby contributing in continuous sustenance of earth’s resources to human needs and a green environment.

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Special summary revision of e-roll Set aside narrow politics and cooperate for development: Kipili

Kohima, September 16 (Dipr): The Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland, Sentiyanger Imchen has in a press release informed that the Election Commission of India has announced for revision of electoral rolls with January 1, 2015 as the qualifying date. The revision shall be a Special Summary Revision. All cases for

inclusions, deletion, transpositions and corrections in the photo electoral rolls will be taken up during the revision exercise.

Therefore, all concerned have been informed to approach the Booth Level Officers (BLO), AEROs and EROs concerned for any matters relating to the special summary revision 2015.

Stages of Revision

Draft Publication of Rolls Period for filing of claims and objections Reading of relevant part/section of photo electoral rolls in Gram Sabha/Local Bodies and RWA meetings etc and verification of names Special Campaign dates with Booth Level Agents of political parties for receiving claims and objections Disposal of Claims and Objections Updating the database, merging of photographs, updating the Control Tables and preparation and printing of supplementary list Final Publication of Electoral Rolls

Period allowed for Stage

15th October 2014 (Wednesday) From 15th October 2014 (Wednesday) to 10th November 2014 (Monday) 17th October 2014 (Friday) and 30th October 2014 (Thursday)

19th October 2014 (Sunday) and 2nd November 2014 (Monday) By 20th November 2014 (Monday) By 20 December 2014 (Saturday) th

5th January 2015 (Monday)

C. Kipili Sangtam and his entourage at Lower Tizu.

Kiphire, September 16 (mexN): Minister for Power C. Kipili Sangtam has asserted that the power department is seriously considering taking up the 36 MW proposed Lower Tizu Hydro Electric project. The minister said this during his visit to the project site located between Moya and Phor Villages of Kiphire and Phek districts respectively on September 15.

Acknowledging the positive contribution of Moya village towards development of the existing 24 MW Likhimro Hydro Electrical Project, which he said has set a good example for the people of the State,

he urged the public to set aside narrow politics and co-operate with the department and government so developments are not hampered in any manner.

Kipili also stated that one should assist/ protect the people coming for development, especially those from outside the State for “creating assets for our comfort.” He also said that the resource available in the area will have its value only if development comes.

The minister was accompanied by Parliamentary Secretary for School Education Yitachu, Chief Engineer (T&G) K. Miachieo, department officials

and district administration, Kiphire.

Parliamentary Secretary Yitachu stated that the area is blessed with varied natural resources like minerals, stones and hydropower potential and urged the people of the area to give full cooperation to the department in order to develop the hydroelectric project.

Meanwhile, the Chief Engineer informed that the feasibility of the project will be known only after detailed geological exploration and Detailed Project Report, for which, he said, the department has engaged competent firm.

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Can Assam push BJP's northeastward thrust?

Subir Bhaumik IANS From Mamata Banerji in West Bengal to Manik Sarkar in Tripura, not to speak of Assam's hat-trick Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, a host of regional chieftains are under fire in the east and the northeast. This could make the BJP's task of penetrating the region much easier than what many would imagine.

The saffrons don't have a strong organization in most of the eastern and northeastern states but they are the only party that have not seen in power in these states. So, they can well swing the electorate their way by playing on the simple argu-

ment: "You have seen all the rest and see how miserable they are; so please give us a chance."

The regional chieftains have realized the challenge. So during the recent panchayat polls in Tripura, Sarkar was camping in the northern districts for several days because it borders Assam's Barak region, where the BJP has a traditional base. "We will win but Sarkar is not taking any chances," was how many a comrade explained it.

Back in West Bengal, a beleaguered Mamata Banerji is mobilizing all her guns to fight the BJP challenge in the Bowbazar assembly bypolls, even as BJP president Amit Shah launched a no-holds barred at-

tack on the Bengal tigress. And this on a day after Banerji's onetime blue-eyed boy and suspended Trinamul MP Kunal Ghosh had directly implicated her in the Saradha scam.

Ghosh shouted to waiting reporters on Saturday that the biggest beneficiary on the scam was Banerji herself and the CBI should interrogate him and Saradha chief Sudipta Sen in the presence of the chief minister. And Ghosh's tirade came a day after businessman Asif Khan attacked "quick rich" Trinamool leaders in the strongest terms, saying that many of them who could not afford two square meals a day are now worth a few hundred crore ru-

pees each. Khan has been close to Trinamool general secretary Mukul Roy - so his fusillade cannot be wished away, if for the sheer damage to the party's image it has caused.

In Tripura, within a few weeks of many projecting Sarkar as a future CPI-M general secretary, the chief minister's spotless image stands sullied. Local media has extensively reported a scam involving diversion of central funds meant for improving school education infrastructure to bulk purchase of Sarkar's recollections "Atit Diner Smriti" and a compilation by his former chief secretary Sanjoy Kumar Panda. Questions have been raised about royalty gains and

use of influence to promote a personality cult. The opposition is up in arms, seeking a CBI inquiry. Attempts to suppress the scam by the hasty suspension of a mid-ranking official has further complicated issues.

In Assam, where state polls will be held in 2016 like in Bengal, the ruling Congress is in real bad shape. Gogoi, who has brought the Congress to power a record third successive time in 2011, faces a powerful dissident movement led by his one-time lieutenant Himanta Biswa Sarma. Though Sarma has largely failed to convince the high command that he is capable of garnering enough legislative support - and more importantly

provide a credible alternative to Gogoi in the run-up to 2016 - his efforts to discredit Gogoi have substantially damaged the party. The recent flare-up on the Assam-Nagaland border only proved Gogoi is losing his grip and the home ministry added fuel to fire alleging that Congress dissidents out to discredit Gogoi had fanned the border angst.

The BJP bagged seven of Assam's 14 Lok Sabha seats in this year's Lok Sabha polls. Amit Shah reckons the party's best chance to come to power in the northeast lies in Assam with a "little more push". The party can use the illegal migration issue to great advantage, though it risks flare-ups like the 2012 riots in western As-

sam. In West Bengal, despite its only two seats in Lok Sabha, the BJP can boast of a 17 percent vote share that, on its own, may not get it to power but surely can make it the largest Opposition bloc in the assembly. No mean achievement considering the past performance of Hindutva parties in the state, but the feeling in saffron circles is that only if they can resist rigging and terror likely to be unleashed by the Trinamool Congress, they can do the impossible by winning West Bengal for Modi. That is only possible when a party has a credible organization which the likes of Amit Shah are capable of building but may not have enough time and support to develop before 2016.

KK Paul takes oath as acting Mizoram governor UNC in Delhi to meet central leaders

AIzAWL, SEptEmbEr 16 (IANS): Meghalaya Governor Krishan Kant Paul Tuesday took additional charge as the governor of Mizoram. Paul was swornin as the state's 14th governor by Justice Lanusungkum Jamir of the Gauhati High Court in a simple ceremony at Raj Bhavan here.

Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla, his cabinet members, leaders from various political parties, civil, paramilitary and police officials were present during the ceremony. Paul, a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and former Police Commissioner of Delhi, was also sworn-in as the governor of Manipur Monday.

The Congress-ruled Mizoram has the dubious distinction of having five governors in less than two and a half months. The successive transfers of the Mizoram governor started with Vakkom B. Purushothaman when he was transferred to Nagaland July 6.

Krishan Kant Paul

Purushothaman resigned July 11 claiming he was not consulted over his transfer.

Former Gujarat governor Kamla Beniwal was then transferred to Mizoram after Purushothaman was moved to Nagaland as the governor with additional charge of Tripura and took charge of the office July 9 as the 12th governor of Mizoram. Beniwal, 87, who had a strained relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

when he was the Gujarat chief minister, was sacked in less than a month on Aug 6 two months before her tenure was to come to an end.

Former union home secretary Vinod Kumar Duggal, the then incumbent governor of Manipur, was then given the additional charge of Mizoram.

Duggal assumed the office Aug 8 as the 13th governor of Mizoram. He resigned Aug 28. Maharashtra gov-

Special corporation for NE road projects soon: Gadkari GUWAHAtI, SEptEmbEr 16 (tNN): The Union minister for road transport & highways, shipping, rural development and drinking water & sanitation, Nitin Gadkari Nitin Gadkari on Monday said a special corporation will be set up soon to look after the road projects in the northeast.

Though Gadkari did not specify a time-frame, he said the body will have its headquarters in Guwahati and execute road construction works for the entire region.

Gadkari had first made an announcement about the special corporation during a review meeting of road projects across the country in June this year.

Speaking to the reporters here through a video conference on Monday, the minister promised to complete the much-delayed Silchar stretch of the EastWest corridor in the Barak Valley by 2015.

He added that construction work of the 10,141-km road would be expedited once the special corporation becomes operational. The road will be constructed at an estimate cost of Rs 30,000 crore.

Outlining the major initiatives undertaken by his ministry in the 100 days of Modi government, Gadkari also assured of speeding up road infrastructure projects in the border areas of Arunachal Pradesh.

Delay in land acquisition and getting forest and environment clearances in the previous regime had halted work of a number of border road projects.

"Border roads are our priority. After the new government took charge, these processes (land acquisition, environmental and forest clearances) were simplified and expedited.

Now we can go ahead with the work in full speed," Gadkari said.

He also revealed that he had reservations on the performances of Border Roads Organizations (BRO), the body entrusted to execute road projects in the frontline areas. He said he had already written to the Prime Minister on the

shortcomings of BRO. During the June review meeting, Gadkari had asked for performance audit of the BRO to take a decision on whether works should entrusted to the BRO. Gadkari, who also look after the ministry of rural development, said transparency and accountability of all rural welfare schemes will be the focus of his department. He said

17,000 villages across India have been identified where groundwater is contaminated with arsenic, fluoride and other bacteriological contamination.

"Some states lack sufficient electricity for pumping safe drinking water.

We have made arrangements for solar-powerd facilities too. We want 100% implementation of the schemes," said Gadkari.

OFFICE OF THE SEKHOTOLU’S WEAVING & HANDLOOM SOCIETY TRAINING CENTRE (RIKHUBA COLONY) CHOZUBA TOWN, DIST. PHEK; NAGALAND (Regd. /LIC. No.DIC/CZBA/13/081100313) Dated, Chozuba the 15th Sept, 2014 To, The Director of Industries & Commerce Nagaland: Kohima Sub: LETTER OF APOLOGY & CLARIFICATION Sir, With reference to your letter No. IND/HL/GEM/84 2013/848/ Dated Kohima the 8th Sept. 2014, I have the honour to state that the article published in the local dailies regarding the recruitment of posts to be appointed in respect of this training centre which was inaugurate and recognized on 6/02/2014 by the Road & Bridges Minister was not an advertisement purported by the department of Industries & Commerce nor any other agencies rather it was purely based on an arrangement to run a joint adventure of firm for self-employment purpose only.

However, I am deeply regretted to offer my apology for having used the name of the department in attachment with my unit Regd. Not as stated above on PMGP background.

Hence, misunderstanding and illogical usage of words in the advertisement be kindly pardoned and reconciled please, I assure you honestly that irrelevant words as such will all be omitted and not used anymore in future communication dealing as far as this firm is concerned.

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ernor K. Sankaranarayanan was transferred to Mizoram Aug 24 for his remaining term which was scheduled to end in 2017. He resigned immediately after his transfer to Mizoram.

A Congress leader in Aizawl said the NDA government has chosen Mizoram Raj Bhavan as a "punishment centre or a dumping ground" for governors appointed by the UPA government. "This approach and mindset would make the constitutional posts 'babyish assignments'," the Congress leader told IANS on condition of anonymity.

NEW DELHI, SEptEmbEr 16 (NNN): On the invitation of the Central Government, a 10-member delegation of the United Naga Council (UNC) has arrived in the national capital this evening. The UNC tem will begin series of meeting with the Central leaders from tomorrow.

Sources disclosed to Newmai News Network that UNC president L Adani, UNC general secretary Gaidon Kamei, its speaker Timothy, UNC information secretary Milan Shimray are in the team.

According to sources, the UNC team will meet Prime Minnister Narendra Modi, Union Home minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, DoNER minister

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However, the precise dates for each meeting and the leaders have not been disclosed. The sources said the UNC team will apprise the Central leaders on various issues confronting in the tribal areas of Manipur.

The issue of Alternative Arrangement will also be one of the main agenda of the UNC's Delhi trip, according to the sources.

Meanwhile, a separate source said the issues for which the UNC had conducted mass rallies on August 30 in the four Naga dominated district headquarters of Tamenglong, Senapati, Ukhrul and Chandel in Manipur on August 30 will be placed before the Central leaders.

The August 30 rallies were held

organised by the United Naga Council (UNC) demanding from the Government of India for expediting an acceptable and honourable settlement of the Indo-Naga issue. The rallies were also in protest against the alleged militarisation of Naga areas particularly Ukhrul district by Government of Manipur with Manipur State forces in utter disrespect of the Indo-Naga cease-fire.

Mention may be made here that the joint memorandum on the above points of demand and protests was submitted by the tribe organisations and frontal organisation of the respective districts through the Government of India agencies to the Prime Minister of India and also dispatched through post.

GOVENMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOL EDUCATION NAGALAND : KOHIMA CIRCULAR Dated Kohima, the 16th September 2014

NO.ED/HINDI/EXAM -12/2012 :: In view of the Hindi Forthnight state wide celebration in the month of September 2014, the proposed Viva Voce for Hindi Teachers post on 23-25 September 2014 is postponed to 14, 15 & 16, October 2014.

The Graduate Hindi viva voce will be conducted on 14th Oct. 2014.

The R/No. of Under Graduate Hindi from 0001 to 0515 will be held on 15th October 2014 and R/No.0516 to 1162 will be held on 16th October 2014. Other instructions remain unchanged.

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Maring Uparup Assembly clarifies position on recognition of Khoibu Tribe

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he Maring Uparup Assembly (MUA) a constituent unit of Naga Hoho and United Naga Council (UNC) is constraint to issue/release our message for public consumption that on 21st July, 2014, His Excellency Mr. Isaac Chishi Swu, Yaruiwo of the Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN) issued an order recognising Uipo (Khoibu) as one of the Naga Tribes. On the background of the order, the Executives of Maring Frontal Organisations (MFO) had a meeting on 24th July, 2014 and decided to approach the Collective Leadership with a memorandum seeking revocation of the said order in the best interest of all concerned. During the meeting with the Collective Leadership dated 1st August, 2014 at Lodhi Estate, New Delhi and in response to the Memorandum we are told that the order is in line with the Naga National Principle that is if any group of people approach them for recognition as tribe on the basis of separate identity – history (of origin), tradition, culture, customary practices, attired and ornaments, etc. they cannot deny them. Moreover we are also told that the identity of the Maring Tribe cannot be threatened by the claimed identity of the Uipo (Khoibu) Tribe or infringed upon at any cost.

Taking back this message of the Collective Leadership, the leaders of the MFO convened a Maring public meeting held on the 6th August, 2014 where the public unanimously de-

cline the order of the Yaruiwo due to the following reasons: 1. The order is against the principle of formation of Joint Working Committee (JWC) collectively by the MFO (on behalf of the Maring People), the Khoibu Tribe Demand Committee (on behalf of the Uipo (Khoibu) Maring people) and the NSCN/GPRN (I-M) being represented by Mr. A.C Maring, the then Secretary Planning, GPRN solely to study the matter and search for solution to the problem acceptable to both the party.

2. The GPRN while taking over the matter unilaterally from JWC did not feel necessary to take into confidence the Maring Hoho in particular at any point of time before issuing recognition order of Khoibu as a tribe.

While respecting the National Principle of the GPRN, the Maring people sincerely feels that authentication of the claim of uniqueness of Khoibu identity is equally important. Recognising any Naga Tribes without doing this will be a mockery of the national principle and is suicidal. The Maring people feels that the judgment is taken without hearing out all the parties involved and taking into account the progress of Joint Working Committee (JWC) is therefore unjust and unacceptable rather it is impossible.

To our surprise and shock the voice of Maring Public was responded with a banning order and threat by issuing another order from the Secretariat: Kilo affairs on 13th August,

2014 banning Maring Public meeting schedule on 16th August, 2014 (which was scheduled tentatively). Our genuine voices and sentiments do not count by NSCN/GPRN (I-M). Consequently upon this order the Maring Uparup Assembly convened another public meeting dated 25th August, 2014 where the Maring Public unanimously resolved to reject the order No. GPRN/KK/ESTT/30/14/23.

Also for necessary consumption of all, the long years of mistrust and misunderstanding between the Uipo (Khoibu) Marings and the rest of the Maring was ultimately put to an end with signing of an agreement between Maring Frontal Organisation (MUA, MSU, MNY) and Khoibu Tribe Demand Committee on 17th September 2011 where both the parties accepted that the issue of Uipo (Khoibu) Tribe recognition is an internal matter within the Maring Tribe subsequently both the parties agreed to reconcile and form JWC to work out modalities for accommodative arrangement on 4th December 2011.

Thus reconciliation was done on 27th April, 2012. After both the parties reconciled, many positive developments have been taking place.

Also the JWC had taken many important resolutions and the most important being the acceptance of Maring Uparup Assembly (MUA) as the apex body by both MUA and Khoibu Tribe Demand Committee (KTDC). At this juncture while the JWC is nearing final

touch of solution, the NSCN/GPRN (I-M) taking over the matter unilaterally and declaring Uipo (Khoibu) as separate tribe is not at all expected and cannot be accepted by the Maring Public, because it is a threat to the identity of Maring.

Today it has happened with the Maring people; we feared that same yardstick of recognising any claim without confirmation of authenticity may be used in future again which we feel is dangerous in respect to our effort to build a strong and unified Naga nation. The Maring people are also deeply concerned if we are unnecessarily associated with wrong precedence. Therefore, we make our position very clear with unanimous decision taking in the public meeting on 6th August, 2014, to revoke the Yaruiwo’s order dated 21st July, 2014, for recognising Khoibu Tribe as one of the Naga Tribes on or before 10th September failing which all the Maring National Workers NSCN/GPRN (I-M) should resign on moral ground before 18th September and whosoever fails to do so shall be socially boycotted and consider as anti-Maring.

The Maring people is not against the NSCN/GPRN (I-M) in whatsoever manner however we are against the Yaruiwo’s order of recognition of Uipo (Khoibu) as a Tribe without taking into confidence the leaders of MUA. Ch.Angkham President, MUA

‘Adidas Originals’ showroom launched in Dimapur JLR launches locally DIMAPUR, SEPTEMbER 16 (MExN): ‘Adidas Originals’, a line of the latest casual clothing, footwear and accessories, from the German company Adidas is finally here in Nagaland with the launching of its showroom in Dimapur on September 15.

Located adjacent to the Levis showroom at Circular Road near Clock Tower junction, the showroom with the famous blue Trefoil logo, offers a range of authentic, creative and individual casual clothing, shoes and accessories for both men and women.

‘Adidas Originals’ basically targets the fashion conscious consumers, especially the youths.

The apparel section offers track suits, graphic T-shirts, polo shirts, sweat shirts, batwings tops and leggings for the fairer sex. The array of foot wears in the shoe segment has styles and colours to suit different age groups. To complete the Adidas look are the accessories including socks, caps and gloves.

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The first ‘Adidas Originals’ showroom in Nagaland launched on September 15 at Circular Road near Clock Tower junction, Dimapur

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PUNE, SEPTEMbER 16 (PTI): Jaguar India has launched the locally manufactured Jaguar XJ 2 L petrol LWB Portfolio.

The luxury car that follows the launch earlier this year of the Jaguar XJ 3 litre diesel LWB comes at a cost of Rs. 93.24 lakh.

Rohit Suri, Vice-President, Jaguar Land Rover, India said, “We are excited to introduce the locally manufactured Jaguar with a 2.0L petrol engine, a first in its segment. The recently launched XJ 3.0L diesel received an overwhelming response from customers across India.”

The engine combines three key power train technologies; advanced low-inertia, high pressure direct fuel injection and twin variable valve timing, JLR said in a statement. The features in the new XJ include electrically adjustable rear seats with massage function in three intensity settings, increased rear headroom, Rear Seat Entertainment with two 25.9 cm (10.2) LCD screens, electric rear side window blinds, soft door close, 825 Watt Meridian Surround Audio System, LED reading lights in the rear and newly designed business tables in the rear.

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NNC Angami Regional Council notifies

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he Angami Regional Council, NNC have to state in connection with yesterday’s counter rejoinder issued in the month of August first week was published just yesterday and nothing was added or explained by the Publisher and Editor which was suppose to be done in this matter, therefore, the Region have to clarify properly to the people not to have any confusion in this matter.

The counter rejoinder by the Region was not published in the first week of August thereby misunderstanding cropped up between the NNC and the Newspaper daily but everything was amicably settled by the Central Authority (NNC) and the Nagaland Press Association and thereby published the article yesterday by the Newspaper concerned, therefore, the Region concerned is nothing to say now but wish and hope that no more misunderstanding created in the future in the best interest of our people and homeland.

On behalf of Angami Regional Council, NNC, S Gwirie Angami, Central Executive Council Member, Naga National Council

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nfortunately Nagas are placed under few States in NE India. There are always tendencies which can lead the Nagas to have mistrust and doubt about each other just because we belong to separate States specially when contentious issues crop up. There are certain Nagas who even prefer to severe their affinity with Naga originality and family.

For instance, a section of Nagas in Arunachal Pradesh undertook signature campaign sometime ago to prove that they are no more Nagas which was reportedly submitted to Union Home Ministry. Our memory is fresh about what the BJP of Arunachal Pradesh submitted a representation to Union Minister for Tribal Affairs recently and sought for removal of the suffix ‘Naga’ in the Scheduled tribe list of the State. Perhaps, all the Naga tribes in Arunachal are not unanimous on severing ties.

Whereas, the Nagas of Manipur and of Nagaland are desperate for physical integration. However, since from the time 16-Points Memorandum was submitted till date, the Govt of India has not been committal on this intricate issue, and the process is taking more time than expected. In the present arrangement, although there is hardly any ambiguity in respect of immovable assets and who owes it, what are jointly owned and what are not, and yet there is always chance for the Nagas of Nagaland in particular to earn irk from fellow brethren from other States when the issue of proprietorship crops up. A specific instance is the most recent conclave of 8 Naga Hoho member tribes of Nagaland out of 23 members who exclusively deliberated on NSDZ issue without 15 members. The resolutions of that exclusive meeting were published in local media on 11.9.14. That is the ground reality.

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From technical/constitutional/ conventional point of view, the said resolution of Naga Hoho on NSDZ has flaw for the fact that almost two-third majority’s view was not known. A Naga Hoho without twothird of its member tribes cannot be called Naga Hoho. Therefore, to brand the resolution on NSDZ as Naga Hoho’s decision is imperfect.

Since 8 members are the stakeholders of NSDZ and 15 of them are not, perhaps, the minority was given the liberty to have the said conclave.

Indeed, those member tribes who are going to be adversely affected directly or indirectly by NSDZ have the legitimacy to decide on the issue exclusively without the interference of others.

Should there be any who tends to call the last conclave of 8 Naga Hoho member tribes to be sectarian, parochial and anti-integration may please realize that the exclusive meeting was legal and natural without ulterior motive.

The same yardstick applies to Oil and Natural Gas exploration and its revenue sharing. The Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulations (NPNGR), 2012 and Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules (NPNGR), 2012 have made Naga Hoho as one of the main stakeholders. In my opinion, such joint proprietorship has kept adequate rooms for the Nagas as a whole to quarrel over the issue of who is entitled and who is not in the days to come.

As and when physical amalgamation of the lands of the Nagas takes place, the above sensitive issues will automatically vanish. Till then, in my opinion, it would be better for all of us to respect each other’s sentiment and accept the ground realities for the sake of sustainable relationship.

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NCP is ‘misinterpreting’ court’s verdict: BJP DIMApur, SepteMber 16 (Mexn): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nagaland State Unit today described the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), press statement on court verdict of “MLAs disqualification” as most absurd and misinterpretation of the learned Judge’s verdict. In a rejoinder to the NCP press statement, President, BJP Nagaland

State Unit DR. M Chuba said that, even without going into legal aspects, the suspension or staying of the Speaker’s order would simply imply that “the disqualification order” was no longer operational and legitimatize the merger.

Further, he added that the stay order summarily restores the status of the MLAs as bonafide BJP members with retrospec-

tive effect from June 16, 2014 and the contention that the MLAs were suspended from NCP is immaterial. “It is for the Speaker, and not the NCP, to decide the status of the MLAs and the NCP Nagaland should not undermine the office of the Speaker”, he said.

Accusing the NCP Nagaland of “distorting facts” by misinterpreting court’s verdict and misleading the

public, Dr Chuba contented that it was a “clear case of contempt of court and the BJP Nagaland will definitely bring this to the notice of its advocate for necessary action” Meanwhile, he added that, BJP Nagaland in its meeting on September 16 had unanimously decided to field BJP candidate for the bye-election in 11th Northern Angami – II Assembly Constituency.

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‘Will never be a party of NSDZ’ GPRN/NSCN, Sumi Region re-affirms

WRSN, TSUD and RDUD condemns ‘harassment of women’ DIMApur, SepteMber 16 (Mexn): The Western Rengma Students’ Union, Nagaland (WRSN), Rengma Students’ Union, Dimapur (RSUD) and Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur (TSUD) have strongly condemned the harassment of 8 Rengma at Jongpha on September 12.

In a joint press statement, WRSN president, Aga Rengma, RSUD vice president Tenyebinlo Himb, and TSUD president, Kedinlung Newmai said that, the women were stop by suspected Karbi militants on their attend a women

seminar Western Rengma Baptist Mission Centre, Jongpha under Chokihola Police Station (PS) and subjected to both physical and mental harassment for more than two hours.

According to the press statement, the suspected militants even claimed that they were the one who had burn their house on December 27, 2013, a day considered by the Rengmas Nagas of Assam as the worst atrocities inflicted on them by the Karbi militant outfit, The Karbi People's Liberation Tiger (KPLT).

While the Rengmas of

Assam were still reconstructing their lives without proper assistance form district administration, the three organisations stated, yet another “heinous” incident had occurred due to administrative apathy.

The most condemnable episode is the deplorable attitude of the Officer-inCharge of Chokihola PS, it added, who refuses to file a First Information Report (FIR), objected to a written statement by the women that they “thoroughly interrogated with gun point", and accepted the complaint only as a “information’.

In this regard, the three organisations demanded strong action against the Officer-in-Charge of Chokihola Police Station and requested the district administration to probe into the whole issue and also provide security at the earliest to the villagers. Further, it also appealed both the Assam Human Rights Commission and the State Women Commission inquire plight of the Rengmas in general and the women in particular since their condition have “degenerated from bad to worse since the start of the conflict in Karbi Anglong.

DIMApur, SepteMber 16 (Mexn):The Regional Authority of GPRN/ NSCN had re-affirmed the “decisions and directives” of the Central Leadership that, “it is not and will never” be a party with the state government in the “controversial NSDZ”. In a press statement, the MIP (Ministry of Information & Publicity) GPRN/NSCN, stated that, the decision was taken

at the 2nd General Meeting of the Sumi Region, GPRN/ NSCN held under the Supervision of Huvito Yepthomi, Deputy Kilonser cum Caretaker RAO (Regional Administrative Officer) on September 9.

“It is crystal clear that the NSDZ is nothing but sweet talk which will benefit only to those in power and their kiths and kins while the majority are likely

to become labourers, workers and slaves' in their own Lands” it added.

It further stated that, besides reaffirming their faith on the dynamic leadership of its President Gen (Retd) Khole Konyak and the Ato Kilonser/General Secretary, N Kito; the meeting also gave a clarion call to all the Workers to once again re-dedicate themselves to fight for the “common

Naga cause” and maintain cordial relations with all the Frontal Organisations, Tribal Bodies, Students Unions, Civil Societies and the General Public.

The “Meeting Call” had a positive response and satisfactory attendance form Regional workers barring some who could not attend due to unavoidable circumstances, added the release.

‘The Traveling Players’ reaches Nagaland R&B Minister condoles neW DelhI, SepteMber 16 (Mexn): ‘The Traveling Players’, a festival which focuses on skill development and educating youth about films as a medium has reached Nagaland.

The program is designed for age group of 9-17 years. It is hosted by Children’s Film Society India (CFSI), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, and executed

by Cinedarbaar as the outreach partner.

A press release from Programme Associate, Cinedarbaar Ritika Sapra informed that the festival will travel in 9 cities - Imphal, Aizawl, Itanagar, Ziro Valley, Geyzing, Namchi, Gangtok, Kohima and Dimapur. It will visit various schools, organize movie screenings and have interactive sessions Miss Phek 2014 Mülüvesalu Keyho flanked by Ist runner-up Lululu Khesoh and 2nd encouraging experiential runner-up Teisovinuo Krocha during Phek District Beauty Pageant held on Septem- learning. In Nagaland, the ber 16 at Phek. festival reached Kohima on

September 15 and will end 17, and Dimapur will be covered from September 18–19. Review writing competition will be conducted across all states. By the end of the project, a book for children about Cinema and its history will be published where the best writeups will be included. The movie screening will also be followed by quiz and storyboard competition.

Winners will receive prizes.

According to the release, Shravan Kumar, CEO of CFSI believes in the motto “A child’s right to entertainment”.

He says, “Although similar festivals are a regular feature in the rest of the country, the children in North East have been deprived a lot. We are happy to say that we have succeeded to a large extent in translating our motto into reality. Our organization is trying to reach out to the children in the country in

various ways. It has been our constant endeavor to make children appreciate the aesthetics of cinema as an art.”

CFSI promotes films that provide healthy and wholesome entertainment for children to broaden their perspective and encourage them to reflect on the world around, the release stated. Meanwhile, Cinedarbaar Welfare Society is an independent organization based in Delhi, which works in the field of arts, culture and education. “Since the inception of Cinedarbaar, the basic idea remains to foster the cinephilia culture by providing them with platforms like these festivals to learn explore and revitalize the zeal of the movie buffs. Our efforts have always been to conduct an interactive session after every film screening encouraging the exchange of views and ideas thus creating a dialogue.”

kohIMA, SepteMber 16 (Mexn): Kohima Science College Students Union (KSCSU) in collaboration with All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) today held prayer programme for the Kohima Science College land encroachment issue.

Highlighting the need for prayer service, KSCSU general secretary, Mangai Phom said it was “not to create a hostile or enmity

between the parties but to reconcile together and work together for the future of Nagas to give them a complete understanding”.

He said Kohima Science College belongs to people of the State and that with autonomy granted to the college land is required for expansion of the college for bringing up more departments.

KSCSU also appealed to the general public to sup-

port the cause while urging the state government to stop land encroachment within the land granted to Kohima Science College.

ANCSU president Tsukjem Longkumer expressed that not only KSC Jotsoma but several government colleges are suffering for land encroachment. He also acknowledged ANCSU units throughout the state for hold similar programme.

kohIMA, SepteMber 16 (Mexn): Minister for PWD (Roads & Bridges) and Parliamentary Affairs Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu today conveyed his deep sorrow over the sad demise of Tony N Khamo at Kohima on September 16. In a condolence note, the Minister stated that, Late Khamo has served the state government and

its people in various capacities before his retirement as a OSD in 1988 and his demise has created vacuum not only for the his family but to the whole Chakhesang as well.

The Minister further expressed his deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and offers his prayers of solace to “bear the irreparable lost”

BJB State Kisan Morcha mourns DIMApur, SepteMber 16 (Mexn): The State Kisan Morcha (BJP), Nagaland Unit conveyed their deep sorrow over the sad demise of its president , N David Zeliang at his native village on September 14. In a condolences message, the In-charge of State Kisan Morcha, Lima

Longchar described Late David as a sincere and dedicated leader who has served the BJP under various capacities. Mourning the loss of a “great leader”, the Morcha offered their heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family and prayer of peace for the departed soul.

DEO’s office building Kyong NPF Minority Cell visits the KSCSU and ANSCU holds prayer programme inaugurated in Phek community's new Deputy Commissioner cleanliness drive in Mkg

Mokokchung, SepteMber 15 (Mexn): The Kyong community of Mokokchung, under the aegis of Kyong Hoho Mokokchung (KHM) organized a mass social work on September 13 at common graveyard, Merepkong and official residential compound of Addl.

Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung. More than 250 members participated in the cleanliness drive which was organized to encourage dignity of labour and for a clean and healthy environment, informed KHM chairman Nyamo Z. Yanthan in a press release. The Hoho has thanked N. Thomas Lotha, Parliamentary Secretary for Women Resources Development and Border affairs for his sponsorship, Mokokchung Municipal Council for permitting to undertake the social work, and all the members for their active participation.

NPF Minority Cell members with the new DC of Dimapur, Wezope Kenye at the DC Office

DIMApur, SepteMber 16 (Mexn): The Nagaland Peoples’ Front (NPF), Minority Cell members today met the newly Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Dimapur, Wezope Kenye at the DC Office, Dimapur. In his interaction with the Minority Cell members, the DC expresses his appreciation of the goodwill gesture of linguistic minority community and urged the citizen of Dimapur to extend cooperation to deliver administrative justice to common people. The Deputy Commissioner also stresses on the need

for peaceful co-existence and feeling of oneness between different communities and requested them to take part in developmental activities. On behalf of NPF Minority Cell, its president, Bishnu Bhattacharjee assured utmost support and cooperation in all possible manners with the district administration. Others discussants from Minority Cell were includes its vice president Omprakash Sethi and general secretary Mahendra Thousan with other members from Kachari, Garo, Nepali, Bengali, Manipuri and Muslim community.

phek, SepteMber 16 (Mexn): The District Project Officer (DEO) office Building was inaugurated at a short and simple function here today. Chairman of the programme Mhathung Yanthan, Director, Land Resources, highlighted on the creation and the activities of the department.

Gracing the function, Minister for Road and Bridges and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Nagaland, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Neinu congratulated and ac-

knowledged the good works the Land Resources Department. He further requested the Department to be sincere in its implementation of the various schemes and urged the people to change their mindset and avail the opportunities made available to them. Short speeches were also delivered by CPO President ,Sovenyi and Deputy Commissioner of Phek Murohu Chotso.

The vote of thanks was deliverd by Shri. N. Kehie, DPO Phek.

ICAR-KVK Wokha conducts KCK celebrates Onam at Kohima training on French bean cultivation kohIMA, SepteMber tion started with lighting

WokhA, SepteMber 16 (Mexn): A one day training cum frontline demonstration (FLD) programme on soil test based nutrient management in bean was French conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Wokha, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre conducted September 15 at new wokha village.

During this proThe third batch of students who will be undergoing various courses left for Hyderabad gramme, resource peron Tuesday evening from Dimapur. Altogether, 38 students left Dimapur with three NSF guides. The courses are being offered with the NSF's initiative for free higher educa- son Dr. Sanjay Kumar Ray, SMS (Soil Science), KVK, tion under Dr. YSR Education and Welfare Foundation, Hyderabad. (Morung photo)

16 (Mexn): The Kerala Club Kohima (KCK) celebrated the Onam festival in “traditional way” at Hotel Ever Green Auditorium Kohima on September 14.

According to a press note from, KCK vice president, A K Prem Kumar, the fuc-

of lamp or Nilavialku by its founding president and office bearer of KCK, A B Menon. The other highlight of the evening includes a presentation of songs and cultural items followed by a traditional Onam Feast, the press noted added.

Dead body recovered Wokha, said that the majority of the soils in the village are very acidic (low pH) in nature with deficient in available phosphorus and boron content, and need to be proper soil nutrient management to get the optimum crop yield especially for legume crops like French beans.

Through the demonstration programme, he gave an idea about the lime and nutrients requirement per 100 sqm areas, so that the small/marginal prac-

ticing farmers can easily calculate and apply these nutrients in their own field without any trouble.

He further gave a lecture on cultivation method of French bean including seed rate, spacing, intercultural operation and pest management. Altogether 31 farmers attended the programme and later inputs such as French bean seeds, lime, phosphatic and boron fertilizer were distributed to the participating farmers free of cost.

DIMApur, SepteMber 16 (Mexn): A dead body of an unidentified male, aged about 45 years, suspected to be non-local and wearing red stripped shirt, blue and yellow Tshirt underneath wearing a silver coloured wrist watch was recovered to-

day from the Dhansiri River near Naharbari village, Dimapur. A press note from Addl. Superintendent of Police/PRO Dimapur said that, the body is kept in the District Hospital mortuary for identification. (Photo attached for identification)

KVK Wokha organises farm trials WokhA, SepteMber 14 (Mexn): Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Wokha had conducted farm trials in four villages of Wokha district - Chungsu, Mungya, Tsungiki and Yanthamo in the month of September.

During these programmes, demonstration on utilization of octazonal maize sheller was imparted to the farmers and SHG groups and thirty-two octazonal maize shellers were also distributed.

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Resolving conflicts in the 21st Century “Scotland's future in Scotland's hands”

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cotland’s desire for independence from the United Kingdom will be put to the vote through a referendum on September 18, 2014, inevitably altering the course of its destiny. This act demonstrates the continuing relevance of self-determination in the 21st century. If, the people vote ‘Yes,’ then March 24, 2016,will be Scotland’s new Independence Day, so chosen because it is exactly 309 years since the Acts of Union that joined England and Scotland were signed. However, if the Scots vote ‘No’ and decide to remain within the United Kingdom, it will still provide them an opportunity to gain more political power to determine their future. Above all, irrespective of how they vote, the results will represent the Scottish people’s collective expression.

After the Cold War, peoples’ right of self-determination has risen beyond the ‘Blue Water Thesis’ approach to decolonization, with referendum being adopted as one of the means to manifest this intent. While the referendum serves as a democratic means for people to express their free will to decide their political destiny, it is foremost a peaceful mechanism that allows for a nonviolent resolution to take place between the State and People. Furthermore, the participatory nature of a referendum enables people to feel that they are respected, justice has been done and peace stands a better chance of being attained.

However, it is essential that the referendum process is not limited to the act of casting a vote. It needs to be an opportunity to develop within a broader peace process a multistage approach to address the issues related to the people’s political, economic, social and cultural future. The relevance of having a referendum will be diminished if it used merely as a means to transfer power from the State to an exclusive elite group within the group seeking self-determination. The experiences of East Timor and South Sudan provide important learning experiences. Although they were successful in determining their political status – it brought them independence – but not peace. Though their political aspirations were secured, unresolved differences at various levels of society meant that armed violence continued to be an impediment to peace.

A referendum unlike a peace negotiation is not limited to the political representatives of State and People to broker a peace deal. A referendum provides an opportunity to broaden an inclusive peace process that involves the entire population defining and determining their political status and economic, social and cultural future. Consequently, a referendum does not imply only the transfer of power, but provides an opportunity for the people to chart an alternative political system that will enable them to transcend the Westphalian World Order.

This, however, requires a conscious and active people’s initiative that is simultaneously focused in areas that concern transforming structures and power relationships, which will enable the process to explore alternatives that move beyond the State.

In the 21st century, using referendums can establish new standards and norms to unlocking deadlocked situations between the State and people that provide viable options for ending self-determination based conflicts.

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Generation Gap: Young Scots favor independence

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cross Scotland, dinner table talk is getting heated as families fight over how to vote in Scotland's independence referendum. A generation gap has opened up, with younger voters more inclined to back independence and their elders tending to say they want to remain in the United Kingdom.

Support for the status quo is strongest among the over-60s, who are worried about the consequences breaking free would have on pensions, health-care and savings; the pro-independence movement is largely being driven by under-40s. Neckand-neck in the polls, the rival campaigns have called on core supporters to make a last ditch attempt to swing the vote by making the debate a family affair.

The young are being urged to visit parents and grandparents to explain why they should support separation. The No camp has launched a counteroffensive by asking seniors to win young hearts and minds with their wisdom.

"I was so proud of my grandpa when he told me he was voting Yes that I burst into tears," said Miriam Brett, 23, from Shetland and a campaigner for Generation Yes. "A Yes vote means so much to my generation. We want to let all our grandparents know that their future is secure in our hands, and with a Yes we can build a better future for ourselves and for our children."

The No camp is trailing in every age group except the over60s. Polls indicate more than 63 percent of that age group is expected to vote in favor of the union. As older people are more likely to be on the electoral roll, there has been a huge drive to get younger people engaged in the Yes campaign.

Interest in the referendum is sky high. A total of 4,285,323 people, representing 97 percent of the population, have registered to vote in the referendum. That's an increase of 300,000 on those registered in Scotland in 2012.

The turnout for Thursday's ballot could exceed 85 percent, compared to just 50.4 percent who voted in the last Scottish Parliament elections in 2011, and the 63.8 percent who turned out for the 2010 UK election.

Among the electorate are 124,000 voters aged 16 and 17 who have been granted the right to vote for the first time.

Many of these new voters are expected to support independence. But conventional wisdom holds that older voters are more likely to actually cast their ballots, a factor that could help the "Better Together" campaign.

First Minister Alex Salmond described the Generation Yes campaign as "inspired" and said young voters now have a great excuse to pop around their grandparents' house for a traditional Sunday lunch.

However with polls suggesting as many as 40 percent of families are divided over the referendum — and at least 20 percent saying the debate has led to heated family arguments — the art of friendly persuasion has not exactly been easy.

"My Dad stopped talking to me when I said I was going to vote Yes," said 21-year-old student Laura Brown. "He even blocked me as a friend on Facebook."

The "Better Together" camp says older voters have a wealth of experience to impart on younger ones.

"Scotland's 1 million pensioners should use their vote and their voice to remind their children and grandchildren of how the NHS and pensions were secured by the power of working together," said former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, a major figure in the Better Together effort.

"I urge you to use both your vote and your voice to remind your children and grandchildren of suffering endured together, sacrifices made together and achievements earned together with friends, neighbors and relatives in England, Wales and Northern Ireland," Brown said. "Tell them how we fought and won two world wars together."

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SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE: The right argument for the wrong reasons or vice versa?

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very once in a while, a political situation comes around that seems to leave even the most politically assured, stubbornly singleminded and furiously opinionated scratching their heads. On September 18, Scotland will go to the polls to decide whether or not to end its 307-year union with England and Wales. As ever in politics, it's a fiercely contested and highly polarised debate.

But what's so unusual about this particular debate is it's not simply and neatly divided along the lines of left and right. Your opinion on Scottish independence will also massively depend on whether you're north or south of the border, whether you're a political pragmatist or an idealist, and – especially for the Scots themselves – whether you're risk averse or willing to gamble. Indeed, the whole debate seems to be divided among more lines than the Union Jack, which itself could soon become a thing of the past.

It's testament to how unusual a political situation the Scottish independence debate really is that so many different groups find themselves with particularly uncomfortable bedfellows, or the type of adversaries that would result in a lot of "friendly fire".

The English and Scottish left are seemingly at odds over the issue: the former petrified by the prospect of a generation of Tory rule, the latter buoyed by the potential of never having to suffer it again. Labour and the Tories find themselves in the sort of unanimous agreement between the two parties usually only reserved for times of war, publicly at least. Behind closed doors some Tories must be secretly rubbing their hands together at the thought of removing Labour's Scottish seats from the electoral equation.

Scottish independence, then, is a political hot potato in a minefield covered in banana skins.

Few dispute the Scots' right to self-determination – regardless of geography, political persuasion and selfish self-interest – it is something all should acknowledge. The likes of George Osborne do so grudgingly, treating Scotland like a petulant teenager who has to earn the privilege of making its own decisions, rather than it being an innate right. But beyond this acceptance (if not wholehearted endorsement) of the Scottish right to choose their own destiny there is little consensus. How then can we make sense of the differing arguments and which side is right and for what reasons?

The economic argument Putting aside the rather thorny issue of currency for a moment, the arguments surrounding the economic impact of Scottish independence really centre around whether Great Britain is better off together financially than it is apart. This issue is of greater concern for those north of the border, because while the rest of Britain might be weaker without the economic output of Scotland (i.e. its oil reserves), the consequences for the Scottish economy of independence could be far more profound. Treasury chief secretary, Danny Alexander claimed the Scottish would be £1,400 per head better off if they stayed in the Union, describing it as a "UK Dividend". It should be noted that these calculations included the cost of setting up new institutions, which would obviously only be a short-term cost.

GDP per head in Scotland is, however, 15% higher than the UK as a whole – £26,424 compared to £22,336. This is quite a surprising statistic given the consistent rhetoric that Scotland doesn't pull its weight economically. Similarly, unemployment in Scotland is actually lower than the UK as a whole – 7.5% compared to 7.8%. Scotland also punches well above its weight in terms of renewable energy, producing nearly half the electricity it needs from renewable sources, although these are currently subsidised by Westminster. The Yes campaign has made much of Scotland's oil reserves – indeed, without it the GDP per capita figure quoted above would fall in

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he expansion of the second and more recognised British Empire amounted to a formidable amassing of territory since 1497. Quite accurately, at its prime, the sun never set on the British Empire. However, the beginning of its end was the loss of the "jewel in the crown" - India - in 1947, following which its shrinkage galloped.

That there would come a day when the dilution of this Empire would reach a stage when Britain would be threatened with the shedding of a piece of itself was unimaginable. Yet, a referendum in Scotland Thursday will reveal whether this segment of the United Kingdom will continue to be an integral part of it or become an independent country.

The Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP), whose demand for Scotland's separation from the UK has culminated in Thursday's plebiscite, was formed in 1934. But it was not until 2007 that it achieved a breakthrough, forming a minority government, before winning a majority in 2011 in the Scottish assembly.

In 1707, the Scottish and English parliaments each passed an act to constitute a combined legislature of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. The Scots needed financial support from England and access to the latter's colonial markets for trade, while the English wanted to ensure Scotland would not align itself to another country.

The move wasn't universally popular, though; and Scotland's nationalist poet, Robert Burns, lamented the signing of the Act of Union by pen-

line with the rest of the UK – but an over-reliance on oil is definitely a short-term solution. Investment in renewables would therefore surely be a smart way to promote growth and jobs in an independent Scotland. Sir Tom Devine, Scotland's foremost historian and one of its most esteemed academics, has this week come out in favour of independence, citing Scotland's economic diversity and potential, saying Scotland is "disproportionately endowed compared to almost all other European countries".

However, most of these statistics seem fairly academic for two reasons. Firstly, there is no telling what the economic impact will be on Scotland if it becomes independent. The GDP per capita could perceivably plummet without the global clout of the rest of the UK and Scotland would find itself in direct competition with a much bigger neighbour for most of its goods and services.

Secondly, and perhaps most importantly of all, is the issue of currency. Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has insisted that Scotland will stick with the pound, while the Treasury has been at pains to refute this at all costs. George Osborne said: "The Scottish government are proposing to divorce the rest of the UK but want to keep the joint bank account and credit card." He has insisted that the rest of the UK will not act as underwriter of last resort for Scotland if it decides to leave the Union. Even if Scotland could engineer a currency union post-independence it would really raise questions about just how independent Scotland would be if its fiscal policy were to be dictated by the Bank of England. In the event of a currency union, Scotland would be ceding control over taxation, mortgage rates and even public spending – all things it would need to have a firm grip over, if it were to enact the kind of radical positive change many are hoping for.

There seems to be little appetite for joining the euro and the pitfalls of setting up a new currency altogether are manifold. An independent Scotland it seems, would be hamstrung on the issue of currency and until a credible currency plan can be put forward it does seem the argument against independence is stronger on economic terms regardless of political persuasion or geography.

The political argument In political terms, those north of the border with a left-wing leaning would benefit massively from Scottish independence. Ever since the dark days of Margaret Thatcher's rapid de-industrialisation policy, the Tories have been a political no-mark in Scotland. There is currently only one Tory MP at Westminster from Scotland and at Holyrood (the Scottish parliament) they hold just 15 of the 139 seats. Despite this, the Scottish people have had to endure an austerity coalition government, which at the last budget announced an 11% real-terms cut to the Scottish government's discretionary budget.

Small wonder then that the Scottish Socialist Party and the Green Party have thrown their support behind the Yes campaign. Scottish Labour is less in favour, but that might not stop 20% of its members voting for independence. The prospect of devolving power from Westminster to administer a government for a population of just over five million should also excite those in favour of localism and more direct democracy – both generally more popular among voters of a left-wing persuasion.

South of the border is where things get really messy. One could analyse the independence vote as a win-win situation for the Tories. A Yes would decimate Labour's safe seats at the next general election, and possibly for many more to come, handing the Tories a comfortable majority and the security of knowing they will have several parliaments to enact change. A No vote looks like a vote of confidence in Westminster and a serious blow to the SNP, potentially giving a mandate to repeal the powers of the Scottish Parliament. Those on the left reeling from a parliament term typified by deep spending cuts and attacks on public services and benefits will surely be petrified at what a Tory government might do if it had a strong majority and guarantee of a couple of decades in power. The remainder of the UK would also likely become even more London-centric if Scotland is removed from the equation, which could spell even greater doom for the already blighted communities in the North East and Wales in particular. Such are the pragmatic realities for the left south of the border, even if in theory an independent Scotland might be something they would like to support.

However, there is another way to view Scottish independence, especially if it was successful in establishing a more democratic and progressive neighbour to the rest of the UK. It could lead to Wales pushing for independence and a demand for greater localism in other regions of England, inspired by a strong Scottish example. If nothing else, Scottish independence would be a major break from the political status quo for the whole of the UK. Given the general apathy and stagnation in British politics, this in itself has a certain appeal, even if in the short term the political consequences are dire south of the border, and the economic ones disastrous north of it.

Encouraging a No vote primarily to keep the Tories out south of the border seems ideologically wrong. Equally, encouraging a Yes vote based on an antagonistic history and slight cultural differences without a credible economic plan going forward seems irresponsible. Whatever the outcome of the vote, it is of course only for the people of Scotland to decide. If the last chance for genuine change – the referendum on the Alternative Vote – is anything to go by, I'd say never underestimate people's fear of the unknown and apprehension towards change even in bad circumstances. Which is a shame, because sometimes change is necessary.

The British Empire's week of reckoning Ashis ray IANS/RAY ning: "O would, or I had seen the day That Treason thus could sell us."

The SNP's shrill cry for disengagement is purely an emotional plea. In the distant future a divorce may not be unfeasible, but in the short, even medium term, a split from the UK from an economic perspective is potentially suicidal.

The debt of Scottish banks in an independent Scotland would, for instance, be 12.5 times Scottish GDP. The state would not even own the North Sea oil it now benefits from. The governor of the Bank of England - Britain's central bank - has repeatedly stated such an entity would no longer share the pound as a currency. And Spain would most likely oppose its membership of the European Union, what with Basque separatists and Catalans within its borders getting emboldened by the Scottish example.

Business after business have warned against a de-merger from the UK. Retailers have highlighted that the economies of scale achiev-

able as a result of 64 million British consumers would be unviable for just a 5.3-million Scottish market.

The Financial Times and The Scotsman newspapers have categorically pegged their masts to the "No" cause.

The "Yes" campaign stems from an impression among a significant section of Scots that in a united Britain they are subservient to the English. But to imagine Scotland can flourish in the near future on technology and tourism, the sale of whisky and the windbag rhetoric of SNP leader Alex Salmond is nothing short of a bagpiper's dream.

Yet, a couple of opinion polls this month have indicated the verdict could go in the separatists' favour.

Such a narrowing from a once runaway "Better together" crusade has transpired because of the complacency and incompetence of the UK government and national political parties.

Last week, in a state of panic, Prime Minister David Cameron rushed to Scotland to remark it will

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"break my heart" if the region quit the UK. This week, he will warn Scots it is a "once and for all" choice. The fact is Scots are by and large unimpressed by Conservative Party politicians like Cameron. And if anyone is going to make a difference over the next few days, it will probably be the Labour Party, which has been the main political force in Scotland for decades and is still the principal challenger to the SNP. Without waiting for the crisis to deepen, Cameron's immediate predecessor Gordon Brown, Labour and a Scot, embarked on whistle stop tour to rescue matters. J.K. Rowling, Scotland's most successful novelist, who donated one million pounds (around $1.6 million) to the status quo efforts, simultaneously tweeted "reason not ranting, unity not enmity".

A narrow win will be a hollow victory for Cameron, whereas the slimmest of margins will be a massive triumph for Salmond.

India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj may have been undiplomatic in uttering "God forbid!" in response to a question on the referendum, but in so doing she unwittingly declared what should privately be India's position. Success of the Scottish project could lead to uncomfortable international pressure on New Delhi vis-a-vis secessionists within its soil.

Besides, the 503-million people common market is the biggest incentive for Indian companies to invest in Europe. They wouldn't exactly be queuing up to locate themselves in Scotland if it no longer enjoys free trade with either the UK or the EU.

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Delhi - not so big-hearted for immigrants

Gagandeep Kaur air, tall, well built and wearing a loose, creamcoloured salwar, Sayeed Hadat* seems to have stepped out of Rabindranath Tagore's famous short story, Kabuliwala. However, unlike the fiction, Hadat has been in India for the last year, not to sell dried fruits, but to survive.

Although he escaped the clutches of the Taliban, life in New Delhi hasn’t been a bed of roses. “I have to do odd jobs to survive here. Although I am a qualified software engineer, I cannot get a decent job because I don’t have a work permit”, Hadat explains. In his one-year stay in Delhi, Hadat has worked as a waiter in a restaurant, data-entry operator and a helper in a small shop.

Like many of his countrymen he stays in Lajpat Nagar, a congested locality in South Delhi, originally home to Sikh and Hindu refugees from Pakistan. Interestingly, refugees and Delhi are not unknown to each other. Following the Partition of India in 1947, nearly 10 million people moved between India and Pakistan. A large number of these refugees from Pakistan settled in Delhi.

A few kilometres away from Lajpat Nagar is another area dominated by refugees, Chitranjan Park.

The colony was home to migrants and refugees from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). Today, it is a hub for the Bengali-speaking population and is known for its fish market (Bengalis are natives of the state of West Bengal and are very fond of fish).

Of late, both these areas have witnessed an influx of Afghani migrants, who come to India for various reasons, ranging from livelihood to escaping the Taliban to promises of a better life. The exodus has led to a mushrooming of Afghan restaurants and eateries in the locality, with a number of shops boasting signage boards in Pashtu. “It is a blessing that I am able to afford a proper Afghan meal. I eat and think about my country and what I have left behind every day”, says 30-year-old Hadat. He hopes to get a work permit soon, otherwise he has no option but to continue to take up odd jobs.

Afghan cuisine is becoming popular in the city but the same cannot be said about Afghani nationals.

“More or less the attitude of the people is indifferent towards us. I haven’t faced any major issue. Sometimes they cannot understand our accent and many times they think of us as Kashmiris. Our landlord thinks of us as Kashmiris and I let him think so”, says Hadat. (Jammu & Kashmir is the northernmost state of India and is ethnically closer to Afghanistan. However, because of militancy, Kashmiris migrate to Delhi on a regular basis.)

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hina's President Xi Jinping aims to put a modern twist on the ancient Silk Road in a move to boost trade with Europe, as well as cool off tension in the volatile northwest province of Xinjiang. But travelling backwards in the footsteps of Venetian explorer Marco Polo - who some 700 years ago opened western eyes to the richness of Central Asia and China may prove a difficult balancing act.

In ancient times, merchant caravans crossing the Taklimakan desert on the Silk Road would stop for relief at the oasis towns. Travelling through the world's second largest shifting sand desert today still leaves one with an eerie feeling of being cut off from civilisation - with one significant difference.

On the sides of the narrow highways, large numbers of oil pumpjacks can be seen across the vast landscape, pumping relentlessly up and down in rotating motions. On closer inspection, one can see black puddles of oil spread in the sand next to the big nodding donkeys, so thick that you can write your name in it.

It might seem like a sign of wealth and prosperity for some, but for others it is more of a curse. "The oil is the cause of all problems in Xinjiang," says Orkesh, a young man belonging to the Turkic-speaking Muslim Uyghur ethnic group. "Before the oil, we lived here in peace. Today it's chaos."

According to several reports, economic expansion in the Xinjiang region has mainly been harvested by government-controlled energy and infrastructure companies. Although possessing some of China's largest natural gas and oil reserves, it is one of the poorest provinces in the country.

Political unrest is common. Ethnic and religious minority groups resent Beijing's heavy-handed attempts to establish central control. The influx of Han Chinese migrant workers to the region - as part of Beijing's effort to dilute the ethnic concentration - has fuelled anger among the Uyghurs for years.

In the past few months more than 100 people have been killed in the violence.

However, Xinjiang is not entirely cursed by its geography. It is the only major overland route from China to

Indian antipathy The experience of Afghanis in the city is vastly different from that of Nigerians or South Africans. Natives of the African continent unanimously find Delhi unwelcoming. It is not surprising that they have the worst experience in the country. India has a deeprooted bias against dark skin. It is one of the biggest markets for beauty products promising fair skin.

“My country [South Africa] is full of Indians and they don’t face the kind of issues we do. As soon as I enter a Metro [station], people look at me differently and they start gossiping. They are suspicious of us”, says 27-year-old Mash Mawell, who is pursuing computer engineering in India and has been in Delhi for the last six months. He doesn’t have too many friends in Delhi.

"Have I made friends? You cannot go to their house and they cannot come to your house, so what kind of friendship is that? That is no friend ... there is a cultural problem", he explains. He stays in Dwarka, much farther away from where most of his countrymen live in Delhi.

A significant percentage of South Africans and Nigerians reside in the Khirkee suburb in South Delhi. Even South African citizens who can afford a better residence in the city prefer to reside here. The area was in news recently for all the wrong reasons. In January this year, Delhi's Law Minister accused Nigerian women residing in Khirkee of indulging in drugs and the sex trade. The claim was unsubstantiated and led to widespread protests by the community.

When I visited Khirkee, most of the residents were extremely reluctant to talk. In spite of repeated attempts some residents acted as if they just couldn’t understand me. Even a casual conversation seemed out of bounds.

Later, I met a 25-year-old student of Delhi University at a nearby shopping mall. “I don’t deny that I am doing fine and financially my life is better here, but it is hard when people try to touch our hair or skin and call us kala [a derogatory term for dark-skinned]”, says Amy* while talking about her experience in the hostile city.

She has been in India for the last year. Most of Africans arrive in India as students and some of them stay but most of them try to leave the country. A key reason for them to migrate here is to look for better job prospects.

Tibetan sojourn Tibetans are likely to be the oldest foreign ethnic group staying in the capital city of India. Tibetans established a refugee camp in 1960 at Majnu Ka Tila in North Delhi and since then the area has been a onestop shop for anyone interested in the Tibetan culture and remains the nerve centre of the entire com-

munity in the city.

At the centre of this village is a Tibetan temple with traditional Tibetan paintings on the walls. With extremely narrow lanes and alleys, it is easy to get lost in this area.

Ethnically, Tibetans are closer to the people from the north-east of India. It is difficult to distinguish one from the other. Lately, there have been some attacks on members of the north-eastern community in Delhi. Inevitably Tibetans have felt the negative impact of this. “There have been some stray incidents but overall we have had a very good stay in India. In spite of the fact that we have never been to Tibet, I don’t think that the culture is going to die. As you can see, Tibetan culture is popular not just in India but across the globe”, says Tenzin Passang, pradhan (leader) of Tibetans in the monastery area of Majnu ka Tilla. He himself has never been to Tibet but has grown up listening to stories about his motherland.

The entire area is replete with innumerable Tibetan restaurants, eating joints, shops, Tibetan medicine shops, etc. However, scratch the surface and you realise that most of the people have never been to Tibet, ever. They identify as Indians. However, they make a point of conversing in Tibetan with a smattering of Hindi. “I don’t stay in this part of town but I come here often. As soon as I see the prayer flags** here I feel very peaceful and feel as if I have come home”, says 27-year-old Tse Ring You Don, who is training to be a nurse at the Apollo hospital in the city. I met her while she was having lunch at a fairly well-known Koko restaurant at Majnu Ka Tilla. She has never been to Tibet and feels that she might never get an opportunity to visit during her lifetime.

In 2013, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) had registered about 23,500 refugees and asylum seekers in Delhi. Of these, 11,000 are from Burma, 9,000 from Afghanistan and 7,000 from Tibet.

With such a huge number of refugees entering Delhi, one would think that the city would be welcoming in its attitude towards refugees or other nationalities. As a popular Hindi saying goes, "Dilli Dilwalon ki" (loosely translated as "Delhi belongs to the big-hearted"). Unfortunately, Delhi is not big-hearted enough to embrace Africans with open arms. This particular group experiences the worst of Delhi; the community believes that this is largely because a few Africans have been arrested for involvement in the drugs trade, which has had a detrimental impact on the community’s overall image in the country.

If you compare the three ethnic groups – Afghans, Tibetans and Nigerians - you realise that what has really helped Afghans and Tibetans to integrate into Indian society is their cuisine and als0 the fact that their physical features are close to Kashmiris and the north-east India.

Afghan cuisine is closer to Mughal cuisine, which is popular in northern India, and has helped the community to make a collective headway in the Indian society. The same is true for Tibetan cuisine, which has slowly but surely increased in popularity over the last decade. Tibetan dishes such as momos and thukpa are extremely popular in Delhi. Unfortunately, African cuisine is yet to make its presence felt in the Indian subcontinent.

Delhi has always attracted refugees and migrants from different geographies and cultures. This is especially true in the post-independence era. However, staying away from their motherland holds mixed feelings for most migrants. For Afghanis it is a survival tactic, but beyond that a life of hardship and constant adjustments awaits them. It also offers them a semblance of normal life, which they haven't known for some time now. On the other hand, Delhi is home for Tibetans; they have been in Delhi for such a long time that they don't know any other way of life. But for Africans it is a bitter pill, which they have to take for a better life. *These names have been changed on request. **Prayer flags are part of Tibetan culture. They have prayers inscribed on them. It is believed that prayer flags harmonise environment and bring good fortune. Tibetans put them outside temples and also their own homes.

the perils of China's Silk road revival Johan Nylander Source: Al Jazeera Central Asia and so throughout the history of the old Silk Road, it was a valuable region. This is what President Xi wants to take advantage of now by reestablishing the trade route through Xinjiang and the Central Asian states it borders, all the way through to the hearts of European consumers. By doing so, Xi hopes to kill several birds with the one stone: To increase economic development and cool off separatist movements in Xinjiang, secure natural resources in its neighbouring countries, and lower dependence on the country's coastal ports.

'Silk Road Economic Belt' During a tour in Central Asia last year, the president presented the "Silk Road Economic Belt" with trans-Eurasian road, rail, and pipeline systems.

During state visits, he also made pledges of financial support and called for further diplomatic, security, and energy cooperation with countries such as Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

His vision was repeated during the G-20 summit in St Petersburg, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek last year.

"It's extremely ambitious," says Raffaello Pantucci, a security analyst who studies China at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, a think-tank in London. "But China is facing many challenges."

The first challenge is creating economic development that will pacify anger and separatist elements among the Uyghur population. Previous attempts have failed. "Even if the strategies that the Chinese government is trying to implement work, they will take years to put into practice. This means that the

situation probably is going to get worse since people don't see benefits coming directly, while the influx of migrants continue to increase," says Pantucci.

Local minorities feel discriminated against in the job market and guidelines by Beijing to employ more Uyghurs have been unhurried to implement. Several people - including Uyghurs and Han Chinese - say getting a qualified job in state-controlled energy companies is next to impossible for the Uyghurs, especially women.

Johan Lagerkvist, who is a China specialist at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs, an independent research institute in Stockholm, says the Chinese government has realised that both carrots and sticks need to be employed to calm the Uyghurs. "The problem is that the carrot and stick get transformed by local dynamics that the leaders in Beijing can't control," he says. "Often, the stick hits too hard and the carrot doesn't reach the local community."

So far, violence in the region has had only a limited impact on business.

However, the importance of maintaining calm, especially in the cities of Kashgar and Hotan, is increasing, according to a report by global intelligence company Stratfor. "Kashgar will likely see additional violence in the coming years as Han migration, industrialisation and escalating property markets stir ethnic and civil tensions with the local population," the report says.

External conundrums Another issue concerns the neighbouring countries. Efforts to develop overland transport routes to and through Central Asia may be constrained by distance, terrain, and political and security risks. For example, the

trade corridor between Kashgar in Xinjiang and Gwadar in southwest Pakistan "will be easy targets for local separatists or jihadist elements with ties to the East Turkestan Islamic Movement in Xinjiang and Pakistan's Waziristan region," the Stratfor report says.

Kerry Brown, director of the China Studies Centre at Australia's University of Sydney, also warns that Central Asia is likely to pose hard diplomatic questions for China in the years ahead, despite flourishing trade links. "For Beijing, there is the constant shadow of instability in its new-found allies.

Central Asian countries are beset with governance and corruption issues, with many of them being poor on observance of rule of law and human rights. The possibility of future unrest is therefore never far away," he wrote in an analysis of the situation.

The China-Europe line will be especially vulnerable to shifts in Moscow's relations with other countries along the route. This could risk drawing China into a face-off for influence with an increasingly insecure Russia, Brown says.

Just like the deadly pandemic the Black Death, which spread from China to Europe via the ancient Silk Road, unwanted elements may take advantage of the new trade route today - such as rebel fighters. As the number of roads connecting Xinjiang to Central Asian states increases, it is likely the volume of weapons and drug trafficking in support of organised crime and rebel networks in China will grow, the Stratfor report says.

Also the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan may cause another headache for China. The pullout is unlikely to trigger an immediate breakdown in regional security, but increased volatility is to be expected.

All in all, the new trade routes may be prove to be as hazardous and eventful as the ancient one, leaving China just as vulnerable as the merchant caravans crossing the desert. "The new Silk Road is likely to be a place of hardnosed pragmatism, rather than romance in the coming decade, and one which China will be very wary of travelling too fast along," Brown says.

Hope they say changes everything. Try to imagine a world without hope and who knows how despondent the world would be like today. Our lives, as happy as they are, need hope to keep us going when we’re low, to quell the rage when we’re frustrated, to look beyond our shortcomings and to help us stay positive.

Keep Hope Alive Lekokonen, Asst. professor, Dept. of Commerce

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ife can never be exciting without hope or a dream because that is what keeps us going. Without hope, life would be full of fear for what tomorrow might bring.

Yet, hope is also like a miracle, which we sometimes expect to just happen. People usually get bored without trying their best in what they set out to do. On the other hand, some give up easily and still hope for the best, even though it’s impossible. As there is a saying, “God helps those who help themselves”, for those who hardly try, they can never succeed in life if they just pray to God and don’t contribute anything on their own. I should say that they are just leading themselves to failure.

We should always remember that hope begins with self.

It is obvious that everyone longs for their beloved ones, but whether we like it or not, we would be leaving one day as we are mortals. So it is important that we leave some good memories behind before we depart. Life is not about always winning or being at the top. It is about giving our best at what we can do, be it a winner or a loser. But we should also keep in mind that everything happens for a purpose and for good.

It is very important that we take things positively.

Nagaland today is experiencing rapid transformation.

In fact, we are growing fast and even surpassing others too in certain ways. But if we take a closer look at our society, some children still depend on their parents later on in life instead of repaying them for what they did. If we look at western society, the moment they reach the age of 18, they are totally on their own feet, and not at all dependent. This shows how far we are lacking behind others. We should live our independent life and find our own path in life for what God has planned for us. If we look at our political scenario, we find that people usually vote for the person who spends more money but not for the one whom we think can lead our society. This shows that we can’t even choose the right leader yet still hope for the best in future.

In the education scenario, both students and teachers need encouragement but students need it the most. They have enough pressure from parent, teachers, exam or assignments etc., and to get rid of that pressure, I should say, some encouragement is the best medicine. But the students who need encouragement the most are often the least likely to receive it. This is because most of the time, the weak ones are left out. The most important skill to raise a student is the ability to encourage them. As a teacher, we should never look down on our students no matter how weak they may be, because what we deliver to them today might influence them forever. So we should be careful of what we say or speak. We should keep in mind that the student we mould today is going to be the fruit of our future.

My profession is a testimony that even though life may be full of challenges, one must never lose hope. I have been teaching for a couple of years. During these years I have had great days as well as bad days. A good day would be when I come out of the classroom knowing that my students not only learned something from me today but enjoyed sitting in my classroom. These are times when I feel happy that I made the right career choice. On the other hand, I have also experienced tougher days either because of my students or pressure from my superiors. There are times I have walked out of the classroom unhappy because my students seemed disinterested or bored as compared to other days. I questioned myself during these times about whether teaching is the right career choice for me. However, I have realised that life has its share of ups and downs and holding on to positivity and hope helps get us through these challenges.

However, like one hand alone can’t clap, hoping alone won’t bring a solution to any problem, because we can’t hope for something when we do nothing. Whenever I think of hope and success, it reminds me of Rick Allen, drummer of British rock band, Def Leppard, who lost his left arm in a car accident. But even after losing his arm, Allen didn’t give up because he had hope in himself. Soon after his recovery, Allen met with some engineers, who helped him design a drum set to assist his drumming. He could still play some drum rhythms with one hand, with the help of his left foot.

After practicing hard, he again joined his band members and today, he is famous for being a prominent professional drummer who continued his music career despite the amputation of his left arm. Through this story, I would like to encourage each and everyone that we should never look down on ourselves, no matter if we are black or white, weak or strong, rich or poor. God has a plan for all of us.

Life is full of little tribulations and uncertainties. We all need to learn exactly how to make sure that things go our way every time. I conclude with the thought that hope is like a balloon; it can’t rise to the Heaven if you hold it by the string. As Romans 12:12 says, “Let your hope make you glad, be patient in time of trouble and never stop praying” “Degree of Thought is a weekly community column initiated by Tetso College in partnership with The Morung Express. Degree of Thought will delve into the social, cultural, political and educational issues around us. The views expressed here do not reflect the opinion of the institution. Tetso College is a NAAC Accredited UGC recognised Commerce and Arts College.

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Xi’s India visit highlights changing power dynamic

A train moves past a giant hoarding displaying portraits of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in preparation of Xi’s arrival in Ahmadabad on Tuesday, September 16. Xi will arrive Wednesday for a two-day long official visit to India. (AP Photo)

beiJiNG, September 16 (Ap): Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to India this week highlights subtle shifts in the regional power dynamic that are bringing warmer ties between the two Asian giants, challenging China’s traditional relationship with Pakistan, and opening a new chapter in Beijing’s ongoing competition for influence with arch-rival Japan.

Xi is due in New Delhi on Wednesday for a three-

day visit focused on trade, investment and the resolution of decades-old border disputes. With the world’s second-largest economy and a proven track record at building highways, railways, and industrial zones, China has much to offer India as it seeks to upgrade its creaky infrastructure.

The visit is the latest sign of easing suspicions between the two huge countries — which between them have 2.6 bil-

lion people — dating from a month-long border war in 1962 that left around 2,000 soldiers dead. That conflict ended in a standoff with both sides accusing the other of occupying its territory.

Xi’s visit “will definitely enhance the bilateral political mutual trust,” Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Jianchao told reporters in Beijing last week.

While ties have been steadily growing for years,

they’ve been given a major boost under new Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who’s signaled he wishes to pursue a more vigorous foreign policy. Xi is the first Chinese head of state to visit in eight years, while the country’s prime minister, Li Keqiang, made India his first overseas visit shortly after taking office last year.

“Good relations with India are a key part of China’s regional strategy and Xi’s

visit creates the opportunity for direct face-to-face communication on the problems that still exist, such as the border issue,” said Zhao Gancheng, Director of the Asia-Pacific Center of the Shanghai Institute for International Studies.

Modi spoke repeatedly to top Chinese officials in the first weeks of his administration, and during a recent visit to India, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi described the new relationship as “the emerging tip of a massive buried treasure.”

There’s certainly plenty of room for growth. China may be India’s biggest trading partner, but commerce between them dropped to an anemic $65 billion last year, with China exporting $48 billion more goods than it imported. For Modi, boosting trade and foreign investment is critical to making good on his campaign promise of creating jobs for the 13 million young Indians entering the labor market each year.

China also has a strong vested interested in preventing India from drawing too close to the West and especially to Japan, which has enthusiastically courted Modi’s government.

Recently, Modi paid a five-day visit to Japan, bringing home pledges of billions of dollars in aid and investment and an agreement to strengthen their

economic and security ties.

Modi has emphasized the value of their shared commitment to democracy in contrast to China’s oneparty authoritarian communist system.

In light of that visit, Xi is expected to make investment pledges matching or exceeding the $35 billion Modi received in Japan — a sign of how Modi has been able to leverage the rivalry between China and Japan to maximize gains for India.

“China, I think, is conscious that we have a good equation with Japan,” said Jayadev Ranade, president of the New Delhi-based think tank Center for China Analysis and Strategy.

Both sides have said the border disputes shouldn’t impede relations and recent years have brought regular consultations between both their diplomats and troops on either side high along the Himalayan frontier.

That’s despite the occasional Indian accusation of Chinese incursions and an increased Chinese military presence along the border that has prompted India to deploy more armored units, refurbish air strips, and construct new roads in the area.

China lays claim to the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, an immense territory of nearly 84,000 square kilometers (more than 32,000 square miles),

while India says China is illegally occupying the region of Aksai Chin, a rocky and largely empty 37,000-square-kilometer (14,000-square-mile) region far to the east.

Talks have yet to produce a long-term solution, but until they do, China says its policy is to avoid conflict.

“We are all committed to tranquility and peace at the border. We will strive for an equitable and reasonable solution based on negotiation and consultation. We have confidence and capability for that,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said Thursday.

While both Xi and Modi are strong leaders who’ve shown initiative, they’re constrained on the border issue by domestic sentiment, particularly rising nationalism in China, Ranade said.

“There will be many issues raised and discussed but I don’t see a major breakthrough on the border issue. These are difficult issues,” Ranade said.

“But even if they are discussed in a tangible fashion, which I expect the Modi government will do, it will be a move forward.”

Xi’s visit comes during a swing through the region that also includes stops in the Maldives and Sri Lanka, where Chinese companies are at work on a major port

and other infrastructure projects.

He won’t, however, be stopping in on long-time ally and Indian rival Pakistan amid an outbreak of violent political protests in the capital, Islamabad.

That offers further evidence for those who see a growing Chinese ambivalence toward Pakistan, although Ranade said the fact that the country was included on the original itinerary shows Beijing still values the relationship.

“Under the circumstances, it’s inappropriate to have such a high-level visit,” said the Shanghai Institute’s Zhao. Beijing hasn’t commented on reasons for the visit’s cancellation and the Foreign Ministry says China and Pakistan remain friendly neighbors.

China and Pakistan had in the past found common cause in checking India’s growth as a regional power, but China’s own stratospheric rise has alleviated that need. Beijing also has grown increasingly concerned with the threat to stability in its northwestern region of Xinjiang posed by Islamic radicals hiding out in northwestern Pakistan.

At the same time, Pakistan’s political dysfunction and economic malaise also offer little incentive for Chinese companies to take on the sort of major projects there that they’re now eyeing for India.

Women’s leadership summit a bid Ex-RAW officer moves HC against Justice Dattu as next CJI Bhatia in the plea alleged third party,” the plea said.

Delhi, September tice Dattu as the CJI. to remove Delhi’s ‘rape capital’ taint New The matter would come up that she was a law student in The plea further said Justice 16 (iANS): An advocate and for hearing Wednesday before 2011 when Justice Dattu began Dattu dismissed all her cases

New Delhi, September 16 (iANS): What has been done since the horrific Dec 16, 2012, gang-rape and murder? What remains to be done? These are just two of many questions that will be raised at the Women of India Leadership Summit later this month that was conceived as a direct response to what happened two years ago.

“The aim of the Summit is that by 2020, Delhi should stop being known as the rape capital of the country and instead be the place where women have created enough safety and security for themselves by being in charge of all that helps them become independent and safe,” entrepreneur and social activist Mudita Chandra, who helped conceive the Sep 18-20 event, told IANS. “The Summit aims to create a community of change makers who, by acquiring practical techniques and skills will further start a chain reaction for women in their communities to be able to take a stand, be it financial, emotional or physical,” Chandra added.

To this end, the organisers have invited established men and women from various fields to contribute their thoughts and ideas, debate, deliberate

and even act out their vision of what they would like to change in the city.

Apart from the daily sessions, the summit will also include various ‘take a break’ sessions and performances.

Certain sessions have been conceptualised especially for men such as defeating rape culture, re-defining masculinity, consent culture and boundaries in order to encourage men to be active participants in making India safer for women.

Additionally the summit will showcase four plays, including the world-renowned “The Vagina Monologues” by well known playwright and feminist Eve Ensler.

According to journalist and filmmaker Revati Laul, the reason why this summit is different is that it includes the male perspective which is very important in ensuring a change in the mindset.

“For things to change in more tangible ways we cannot expect centuries of conditioning and acculturation to be washed out in two years or three. But the conversations need to continue and keep tacking themselves to tangible changes on the ground and reacting to all forms of resistance

to change when and where it occurs. There also needs to be much more nuance and I think this summit helps by widening the scope of the discussions and also including men at its core,” Laul told IANS. Sreemoyee Pia Kundu, whose latest novel “Sita’s Curse” has thrown open a whole new debate on women and sexuality in India, will be one of the speakers at the summit. According to Kundu, much is still needed to be done to change the situation of women in the capital.

“Only education can be the key to this eventual enlightenment, and we are still light years away, in terms of policies that are truly pro-woman - that protect the girl child, that provide her equal opportunities, schooling, hygienic toilets, that save her from the evil effects of superstitions, speed tracking cases of child molestation, girl sex trafficking, rape, marital rape... the list is really endless,” Kundu told IANS. With an eclectic line-up of speakers and performers, the summit promises to be an interesting take on the various issues facing women, not only in the capital but around the country.

a former RAW woman officer Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court against the appointment of Justice H.L. Dattu as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) alleging sexual harassment by him.

Alleging sexual harassment, 51-year-old Nisha Priya Bhatia sought quashing of the recommendation of the government to the president to appoint Jus-

a division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice R.S. Endlaw.

“Quash recommendations reported to have been made by government - as council of ministers - to the president to appoint Justice H.L. Dattu as the Chief Justice of India,” the plea said.

hearing all her court cases in the Supreme Court, her work place.

“He (Dattu) has since then contributed to her acute and intense sexual harassment even though - under the Vishakha guidelines of the apex court itself - he was obliged to protect her against it, even from the

‘Data traffic ups radiation exposure from smartphones’

New Delhi, September 16 (iANS): This is not a good news for the smartphone lovers. An expert has said that the radiation exposure from smartphones is much higher because of data traffic.

“Smartphone radiation exposures are much higher because of the data traffic. Even though one may not be using the phone all the time, there is continuous data flowing from Facebook and other apps such as weather, news update and so on that people have on their phones,” Dariusz Leszczynski said.

The member of the expert committee at World Health Organization/International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), 2011, was speaking at an event. Speaking about “Mobile tower and cell phone radiation - its threat and perception” at India International Centre (IIC) organised by Syenergy Environics, Leszcznski said there was lot of “misinformation” about health risk of

cellphone radiation.

“I was a part of the 31 scientists committee (IARC) constituted by the WHO and 26 scientists among them classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B), causing brain cancer with its long term use,” he said. Urging people to not talk on phone for more than half an hour in a day, he also discouraged them from keeping phones closer to the body.

According to the expert, “current safety standards are insufficient”. “India needs to change and position the towers in places which are inaccessible to people and check the emission levels,” he said. Reiterating the expert view, Ajay Poddar, managing director of Syenergy Environics, said that the telecom industry has to be responsive to people’s concern about health and should indulge in research.

and she had also filed complaints against him with police, the National Commission for Women and the Delhi Commission for Women.

Bhatia, a 1987 batch class 1 executive cadre officer in the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) got compulsory retirement from the service in 2009.

Now, SMS food booking service for train travellers

New Delhi, September 16 (iANS): Travelling by train, hungry and net connection out of reach? Now, rail commuters can order food by just sending a message. Travelkhana.com, a service that allows railway commuters to enhance their travel experience by placing food orders with popular food joints on the go, has teamed up with txtWeb, an app store for text based applications. By making the application available on txtWeb, now users can book their meal through a simple SMS. To access the app, users need to SMS TravelKhana to 51115. Users need to share their PNR number over SMS, then place an order and enjoy the delivery right at their seat. The choice of food joints includes almost all the popular restaurants of major stations.

Stagnant floodwater raising health risk in Kashmir

SriNAGAr, September 16 (Ap): Health workers were scrambling Tuesday to manage a mounting health crisis nearly two weeks after massive flooding engulfed much of Kashmir, where they are treating cases of diarrhea, skin allergies and fungus as they hope the stagnant waters do not create conditions for more serious disease outbreaks.

Countless bloated livestock carcasses were floating across the waterlogged Himalayan region. Many residents, warned to avoid the floodwaters, were rationing water bottles brought by aid workers every few days.

“The chance of cholera, jaundice and leptospirosis spreading are high,” said Dr. Swati Jha with the aid group Americares. “The most essential need right now is that of clean water.”

The scale of the disaster — described as an “unprecedented catastrophe” by the region’s top elected official — has stunned many in India, with newspapers running daily front-page aerial photos of isolated rooftops framed by mudbrown waters.

Most hospitals have been

inundated, their diagnostic equipment, CT scanners, operation theaters and ventilators destroyed. “With our health infrastructure lost, any disease can be catastrophic now. You don’t need any plague for mass deaths,” said critical care specialist Dr. Javaid Naqashbandi while scribbling out a prescription for treatment of stomach illness on the patient’s hand.

The Himalayan region of Kashmir is divided between India and Pakistan, while being claimed by both. And both sides have seen extreme devastation, with tens of thousands of families losing all their possessions.

In Indian Kashmir, more than 200 people were killed and another 287,000 were evacuated after homes, shops and other buildings filled to their rooftops almost two weeks ago.

On the Pakistani side of the border, where flooding hit more than 3,000 villages in both the Kashmir and Punjab regions, at least 328 people have died and 505,254 have been rescued.

New flooding overnight inundated even more villages in eastern Punjab province of Pakistan, and the floodwaters were moving toward the southern

Sindh province.

“The rescue and relief efforts are continuing and in full swing,” the country’s National Disaster Management Authority said in a statement, assuring that food, tents and blankets were being distributed.

But many flood victims complained they were still waiting for help. Pakistani news channels showed images Tuesday of police swinging batons as hundreds of flood-affected people attacked trucks and snatched food in the Jhang district of Punjab. Pakistani doctors have treated at least 123,020 patients in flood-hit areas.

Meanwhile, India was rushing in health workers, sewage pumps, water filters, water purifying tablets and 30 generators to electrify relief camps and field hospitals. Six medical camps and 80 medical teams have already treated more than 53,000 patients, according to the army, which has 30,000 troops on the ground. Aid workers have treated thousands more. But doctors said the need was vast — and urgent — though they said the cooler mountain temperatures were helping to slow any disease spread.

At least 80 percent of the main city of Srinagar remained under more than 3-4 meters (9-12 feet) of water on Tuesday, with most residents staying in shelters or with relatives on higher ground. As waters began to recede from a few areas, emergency workers started pumping out standing water. But they said it would take several months to remove all the water and clear the debris.

Many structures could be in danger of collapse.

Naqashbandi and other doctors working out of the small, private Ahmed Hospital on the outskirts of Srinagar said they already had treated dozens of patients for gastroenteritis, as well as delivering at least 88 babies by cesarean. In some critical cases, the best they could do was try to keep patients stable, such as 60-year-old Abdul Rashid Wani, who fractured his spine in falling on the second day of the floods while he was taking shelter on a high veranda.

“We thought we had lost our father,” said Wani’s son, Ishfaq Ahmed, who had helped his father wade through hip-deep waters before flagging down a truck to reach the clinic. “But

the hospital has revived him, for now.” Rescue workers were wearing masks to avoid disease contamination. Local aid worker Fayaz Hamed said he visited one submerged neighborhood of Srinagar on Monday night where the air was filled with the smell of rotting flesh.

With cellphone services restored only in recent days, many were frantically trying to reach relatives and loved ones who have not been heard from.

The government set up a telephone hotline Tuesday to report the missing.

Indian Prime Minister Na-

rendra Modi has asked the nation to skip celebrations for his birthday Wednesday. “My humble request — do not celebrate my birthday. Instead, dedicate yourselves towards relief work in Jammu and Kashmir through your time and resources,” Modi tweeted.

A car is partially submerged in an inundated neighborhood of Srinagar, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Monday, September 15. The flood waters have begun to recede, but vast fields of crops have been destroyed and tens of thousands of families have lost all their possessions. (AP Photo)

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Al-Qaida-inspired groups spreading like weeds WASHINGTON, SepTember 16 (Ap): Osama bin Laden is dead and al-Qaida dispersed, yet the horrors keep coming.

Western hostages beheaded on camera. School girls abducted by gunmen in the night. Families fleeing their homes in fear they might be executed because of their religion. The news from much of the Middle East and Africa is relentlessly brutal.

The Islamic State group’s rampage through Iraq and Syria has shocked the United States into launching expanded air strikes at a time when Americans were expecting to pull back from the Middle East after more than a decade of war.

Meanwhile, like-minded militants are gunning people down and blowing them up on a smaller scale in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Libya, Nigeria, Somalia and beyond. While the 13year U.S. campaign against al-Qaida tamped down its core leadership, the terror group’s followers, offshoots and wannabes have spread.

“They’re attracting more troops to these individual jihads than al-Qaida was ever able to attract in the past,” said Andrew Liepman, former deputy director of the National Counterterrorism Center. “The movement is still alive.”

A look at what happened: WHY NOW? The number of extremist Sunni fighters more than doubled from 2010 to 2013, said Seth Jones, author of a

In this Friday, March 2, 2012, file photo, Salafists hold posters showing Osama bin Laden during a demonstration near the U.S. embassy in Tunis, Tunisia. Mosques are being closed down, local organizations banned and at least 1,000 have been arrested as Tunisia carries out a wide-ranging crackdown against those suspected of sympathizing with radical Islamists. While still one of the only democracies to emerge from the Arab Spring uprisings, Tunisia’s battle against terrorism is raising fears that it might be returning to its bad old days of political repression. (AP Photo

RAND Corp. study released this summer that tracked seven years of increasing violence.

Among the reasons: • Weakened governments left nations vulnerable: Iraq failed to build a strong, unified government after a U.S.-led coalition defeated dictator Saddam Hussein. In Syria, President Bashar Assad’s deadly crackdown on prodemocracy demonstrators started a civil war. Tunisia and Libya have power vacuums that Islamic militants are exploiting.

• Extremists took advantage of chaos and lawlessness, especially in Syria and Libya, to establish safe havens from which to launch wider operations.

• They exploit YouTube, Twitter and other social media to spread their ideology and draw recruits. AlQaida didn’t have anything like that when it was putting together the attacks on New York City and Washington on Sept. 11, 2001.

• Actively promoting their causes as part of a broader religious war, or jihad — instead of battles

for control within single nations — attracts recruits from around the world.

• The U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 stirred resentments that drew new fighters to the extremist cause. Many of those who flocked to Iraq, Afghanistan or Pakistan to train and fight have since returned home, bringing with them military skills, ideological fervor and personal ties to militant networks.

• The historic rivalry between Sunni and Shiite Muslims further inflames the situation. The Islamic

Time running out to stop Ebola DAKAr, SepTember 16 (Ap): International efforts to stop the accelerating spread of Ebola in West Africa were ramping up Tuesday, but a medical charity warned that the response is still dangerously behind and time is running out to act.

Public health experts and the governments of West African countries buckling under the pressure of the disease have criticized the international response as too slow. The Ebola outbreak has touched Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Nigeria and Senegal and is blamed for around 2,400 deaths. But recent weeks have seen a flurry of promises of significant aid.

The United States is expected to announce Tuesday that it will send 3,000 troops to the region, and the World Health Organization said China has committed to sending a mobile laboratory team to Sierra Leone. The 59-person team will include lab experts, epidemiologists, clinicians

and nurses.

Britain is also planning to build and operate a clinic in that country, and Cuba has promised to send more than 160 health workers.

But despite these promises,

last week when it promised to set up a 25-bed field hospital in Liberia, the country hardest hit by the outbreak.

Many thought the contribution was paltry, given that experts were saying

plans ahead of Obama’s announcement.

Liu said she had few details in the U.S. plan but that significant help would be welcome. Still, she said, it would only be a start. Hospitals and clinics are turning the sick away because they don’t have enough space to treat everyone.

Doctors and nurses are also in short supply; the three countries most affected — Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea — had too few doctors and nurses to begin with, and the disease has infected around 300 health care workers. A lack of labs that can test for Ebola has also slowed efforts to contain the disease.

Experts say even the dramatic tolls recorded in this outbreak — the largest ever — are low estimates, and the crisis is getting worse by the day. “With every passing week, the epidemic grows exponentially,” said Liu. “With every passing week, the response becomes all the more complicated.”

‘The window of opportunity to contain this outbreak is closing. We need more countries to stand up, we need greater deployment, and we need it now’ Joanne Liu, president of the medical charity Doctors Without Borders, said she was forced to reiterate the appeal she made weeks ago.

“The response to Ebola continues to fall dangerously behind,” she told a meeting at the United Nations in Geneva, according to a text prepared in advance.

“The window of opportunity to contain this outbreak is closing. We need more countries to stand up, we need greater deployment, and we need it now.”

The United States, in particular, drew criticism

Liberia needed at least 500 more treatment beds.

But on Tuesday, President Barrack Obama is expected to announce that he is assigning U.S. military personnel to the region to provide medical and logistical support.

The U.S. will also build 17 health centers, with 100 beds each, and it plans to train hundreds of people to staff them. These details were given by administration officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the

State group built its power partly by exploiting Sunni anger at the Shiite-dominated government of former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

• The pace of the violence began to quicken after U.S. forces withdrew from Iraq in 2011. As the situation in Syria disintegrated last year, more violence washed across the border into Iraq.

“Syria has just been the perfect storm,” said Bruce Hoffman, director of the Center for Security Studies at Georgetown University.

IS AL-QAIDA BEHIND THIS? Al-Qaida is the inspiration, at least. The terror group’s core leadership has been diminished by American drone strikes and the U.S. raid that killed bin Laden two years ago in Pakistan.

The group’s affiliates operate more autonomously today.

Indeed, its most notorious offshoot — the Islamic State group that’s seized a large swath of territory across Iraq and Syria — flatly refused to follow alQaida’s lead and was formally expelled in February.

Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula cooked up the failed “underwear bomber” plot to blow up a Detroitbound airliner on Christmas 2009 and attempted to ship explosive devices into the U.S. on cargo planes in 2010.

Analysts say that group, based in Yemen, is still plotting to strike the American homeland. Al-Qaida’s affiliate in Somalia, known as alShabab, stormed a shopping mall in Kenya last year, killing at least 67 people. A U.S. airstrike on Sept. 1 killed its leader and two other officials; the group has sworn revenge.

The Nusra Front operates in Syria, and al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb operates in North Africa. Bin Laden’s successor, Ayman al-Zawahri, recently declared that al-Qaida would expand its reach into India, which has a large Muslim minority.

Other groups have arisen that have ideologies similar to al-Qaida. Among them are Boko Haram, which grabbed the world’s attention by kidnapping

more than 300 schoolgirls in Nigeria in April, and Ansar al-Shariah in Libya, one of several militias fighting each other for control in that shattered country.

U.S. and other Western leaders also worry about “lone wolf” terrorists who aren’t part of any group but take inspiration from al-Qaida’s ideology or the Islamic State’s Internet videos to carry out an attack on their homeland. Another fear: Americans and Europeans drawn to the Middle East to join the fighting may come home as trained terrorists.

DO THEY ALL WANT THE SAME THING? Al-Qaida, the Islamic State group and sympathetic militants share a common goal: creating a caliphate ruled under their extreme interpretation of Shariah, or Islamic law.

They generally are Salafi jihadis, an extreme minority of Sunnis who say they are the only true followers of the Prophet Muhammad, in the tradition of the earliest Muslims, and advocate holy war to advance their cause. They would severely restrict women, ban music and punish thieves by cutting off their hands.

They oppose democracy and secular dictators alike, because they believe laws are created by God, not kings or voters. Most Sunnis aren’t Salafis and reject extremist claims.

HOW DO THE GROUPS DIFFER? The jihadists have different priorities. Al-Qaida grew out of bin Laden’s experiences organizing Muslims

to fight the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and its first order of business remains chasing Western powers out of the Middle East. That means striking Americans and other Westerners in their homelands or abroad. Establishing a caliphate to unite the world’s Muslims under Shariah comes after that.

As its new name suggests, the Islamic State group is focused on seizing territory and setting up an Islamic state now. It already has declared the lands it seized this summer in Iraq and Syria to be a caliphate and started enforcing its strict interpretation of Islamic law.

Al-Qaida’s leadership broke with the Islamic State group, which was its Iraq branch originally, because of the group’s insubordination in pushing into the Syrian conflict and ruthlessly battling with other jihadi rebels for its own ambitions.

The Islamic State group videotaped its beheading of a British aid worker and two American journalists and said the slayings were retaliation for U.S. airstrikes against its fighters in Iraq.

Unlike al-Qaida, however, the group has yet to reveal a determination to attack within the U.S. Some jihadists, such as Boko Haram in Nigeria, primarily want to take control of their own countries. “Most of these groups consider the U.S. an enemy,” Jones said of the various Salafi jihadists. “Most of them are not plotting attacks against the U.S. homeland or U.S. structures like embassies overseas. A few are.”

UN: 805 mn people still chronically undernourished rOme, SepTember 16 (THOmSON reuTerS FOuNDATION): About 805 million people in the world, or one in nine, suffer from hunger, according to a new UN report released today.

The State of Food Insecurity in the World (SOFI 2014) confirmed a positive trend which has seen the number of hungry people decline globally by more than 100 million over the last decade and by more than 200 million since 1990-92.

The overall trend in hunger reduction in developing countries means that the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of halving the proportion of undernourished people by 2015 is within reach, “if appropriate and immediate efforts are stepped up,” the report said. To date, 63 developing countries have reached the MDG target, and six more are on track to reach it by 2015.

“This is proof that we can win the war against hunger and should inspire countries to move forward, with the assistance of the international community as needed,” the heads of FAO, IFAD and WFP, José Graziano da Silva, Kanayo F. Nwanze and Ertharin Cousin, wrote in their foreword to the report.

They stressed that “accelerated, substantial and sustainable hunger reduction is possible with the req-

uisite political commitment,” and that “this has to be well informed by sound understanding of national challenges, relevant policy options, broad participation and lessons from other experiences.”

Despite significant progress overall, several regions and sub-regions continue to lag behind. In Sub-Saharan Africa, more than one in four people remain chronically undernourished, while Asia, the world’s most populous region, is also home to the majority of the hungry - 526 million people.

Latin America and the Caribbean have made the greatest overall strides in increasing food security. Meanwhile Oceania has accomplished only a modest improvement (1.7 percent decline) in the prevalence of undernourishment, which stood at 14.0 percent in 2012-14, and has actually seen the number of its hungry increase since 1990-92.

The agency heads noted that of the 63 countries which have reached the MDG target, 25 have also achieved the more ambitious World Food Summit (WFS) target of halving the number of undernourished people by 2015. However, the report indicated that time has run out on reaching the WFS target at the global level.

Creating an enabling environment With the number of undernour-

ished people remaining “unacceptably high”, the agency heads stressed the need to renew the political commitment to tackle hunger and to transform it into concrete actions. In this context, the heads of FAO, IFAD and WFP welcomed the pledge at the 2014 African Union summit in June to end hunger on the continent by 2025.

“Food insecurity and malnutrition are complex problems that cannot be solved by one sector or stakeholder alone, but need to be tackled in a coordinated way,” they added, calling on governments to work closely with the private sector and civil society.

The FAO, IFAD and WFP report specifies that hunger eradication requires establishing an enabling environment and an integrated approach. Such an approach includes public and private investments to increase agricultural productivity; access to land, services, technologies and markets; and measures to promote rural development and social protection for the most vulnerable, including strengthening their resilience to conflicts and natural disasters. The report also emphasizes the importance of specific nutrition programmes, particularly to address micronutrient deficiencies of mothers and children under five.

Brazil’s indigenous seek out city, end up in slums

rIO De JANeIrO, SepTember 16 (Ap): They huddle in a tight circle, shaking seed-filled maracas and shuffling in time to a rhythm that has pulsed through their tribes for generations. The dancers raise their voices in song, conjuring an ancient spirit that vibrates above the traffic roaring from a nearby expressway and the beat of funk music blasting from a neighbor’s loudspeaker.

In this Brazilian favela, a dense hodgepodge of humble cinderblock homes filled with some of Rio de Janeiro’s poorest residents, the indigenous people whose cultures predate recorded history are struggling to keep their traditions alive in the face of modernity. Seeking jobs and forced out of their native lands by loggers, miners and farmers, an estimated 22,000 Brazilian Indians now call the crowded favelas their home.

Deforestation continues to reshape the Amazon rain forest region that is home to a third of Brazil’s

indigenous people. The rate of deforestation rose 29 percent last year, compared with a year earlier, the Brazilian government reported last week.

“There are no more forests, no more fish. We’ve got to survive so we go to the cities. But they’re so expensive, where can we live but the favelas?” asked Sandra Benites, a Guarani tribeswoman who moved to Rio’s Complexo Sao Carlos slum in 2010 from the neighboring state of Espirito Santo. “Despite the problems, at least in the village you’re surrounded by a community. In the city, you’re alone.”

Benites, a 39-year-old teacher who also uses her tribal name Ara Rete, joined other indigenous urbanites recently to celebrate a traditional ritual in Rio de Janeiro’s Mare favela. The gatherings of about a dozen people, from as many tribes, provide a sense of community that helps them endure the “double discrimination” they face. “If you’re educated and not wearing

a grass skirt, city people will say, ‘You’re not a real Indian,’” said Benites, whose husband and four children remain back in their village, an overnight bus trip away.

“But when you go back home, your own people will say you’re too assimilated.

It’s very upsetting.”

Twry Pataxo agreed. A member of the 11,000-strong Pataxo tribe, she moved from the northeastern state of Bahia to Rio as a teenager in order to continue school.

For the past 15 years, she’s lived in Rio’s Mare Complex, a sprawling and notoriously violent slum where nearly half of residents eke by on just dollars a day and drug dealers ply their trade undeterred by the soldiers deployed there earlier this year.

“There’s this idea that if you’re an Indian you have to live in a native village and wear a feather headdress,” said Pataxo, who runs the “Maes da Mare” charity aimed at helping battered women of all ethnicities by making and selling handicrafts. “So basically, we urban Indians have two op-

tions. We can try to deny our ancestry and blend in or we can try to preserve our culture and face discrimination.”

Most choose the first option, said Pataxo. “When I see someone with Indian features here in the favela, I go up to them and say, ‘Do you know you’re Indian?’ More often than not, they deny it,” said Pataxo, a mother of two. “It’s not easy to be Indian in Brazil. The word ‘Indian’ is synonymous with laziness and stupidity. So if you’re living among strangers in a favela, where as long as you don’t dress like an Indian or act like an Indian you can pretty much blend in, why would you admit to being Indian?”

Pataxo, on the other hand, revels in her identity.

She rarely leaves the house without her signature seed and feather native jewelry and organizes monthly meetings at her two-room cinderblock home, welcoming indigenous people from the Mare and beyond.

During the get-togethers,

In this Aug. 24, 2014 photo, an indian woman makes a dream catcher at the Mare slum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo)

participants feast on fish cooked in banana leaves in Pataxo’s yard, a narrow strip of land along a multilane expressway where the scent of raw sewage is overwhelming.

Thought to number in the several millions in preColumbian times, Brazil’s

indigenous peoples have been decimated by 500 years of persecution and disease. Now, the country’s 305 native tribes include 900,000 people, or just 0.4 percent of Brazil’s population of roughly 200 million, according to Brazil’s 2010 census.

Nearly one in four indigenous people now live in urban areas, according to the census figures, and anecdotal evidence suggests growing numbers are living in slums.

Selma Lenice Gomes, a 37-year-old from the Pankararu tribe, moved to Sao

Paulo’s Real Parque favela some 15 years ago to attend college. While the move allowed Gomes to pursue a degree in social work, certain facts of life in the slum took a particular toll.

“At home in the village, it’s full of open spaces. You feel like you can breathe,” she said. “When I first got to Sao Paulo, I was scared because I had never seen a favela before, all of those houses stacked one practically on top of the other.”

“We had nowhere to practice our rituals, nowhere to be all together,” she said.

But the worst part was the ruthless drug gangs.

Like most favelas across the country, the government was all but absent from Real Parque, and with no policing, the armed gangs represented the slum’s ultimate authority. “In the village you were free — free to say whatever you wanted,” she said. “In the slum, you had to learn to be blind, deaf and mute about what some of the things that went on here or you’d find yourself in real trouble.”

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BIBLICAL TEACHING ON THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOLISM AND THE NAGALAND LIQUOR TOTAL PROHIBITION ACT 1989

Document prepared by Scholars of 5 Theological Institutions (Oriental Theological Seminary, Clark Theological College, Trinity Theological College, Baptist Theological College, Shalom Bible Seminary) under the initiative of the Nagaland Baptist Church Council Spiritual Effects of Alcohol Drinking Drinking alcohol violates the stewardship of mind and body, dethrones reason, deteriorates ideals and benumbs spiritual powers (C. Aubrey Hearn, op.cit., 78). Jesus’ admonition, “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God,” points the Christian to his pre- eminent task. The Christ- mastered life exalts the spiritual, magnifies close fellowship with the divine, seeks association with the holiest and the best influences of life.

Drinking Blurs the Control of the Soul’s Discernment and Brings Spiritual Blindness Oscar E. Sanden argued that liquor removes the image of God in a man, since it blights spirituality. This is true in the sense that alcohol separates the drinker from spiritual resources. It obscures one’s vision of holy things and brings deterioration of religious interests (C. Aubrey Hearn, op.cit., 79). Automatically a person involved in drinking fails to retain a keen- edged spiritual purpose and a warmhearted, responsive spiritual interest (Arthur J. Barton, “Alcohol an Enemy to Spiritual Life,” The Baptist Training Union Magazine, March, 1940, 9, cited by C. Aubrey Hearn, 79.).

There is no one who seems to have claimed that beverage alcohol is a stimulus to spiritual growth, rather it destroys the soul of human beings. The drinker loses sight of the importance of anything beyond the gratification of his/her appetite (C. Aubrey Hearn, op.cit., 79). Drunkenness is a part of the carnal life that even poses a threat to salvation as we see in Matthew 24: 45- 51; Luke 12: 42- 48.

The wicked slave in the parable does not stay alert for the master’s coming with faithful, obedient living. He takes advantage of the delay to abuse others and pursue his own pleasure, mainly drinking with the drunkards.

Thus, when the master returns, he is found unfaithful and is punished and set aside with hypocrites. The parable clearly exposes the expulsion of the drunken servant from Heaven and as such the message is loud and clear.

The consequences of excessive drinking can even cost one’s own salvation and if that happens, then there is no point of living.

A Badge of Worldliness An evangelist once talked to a liquor store owner about becoming a Christian. The own-

Drinking often Leads to Crime The alcohol business confronts the society with another problem in its relations to crime. It plays a part in many a community’s crime and Charity records, since drinking alcohol frequently makes its users lawless and even dangerous (C. Aubrey Hearn, op.cit., 107). It is observed that thousands of criminals at the time of their arrest have liquor on their breath. It might be difficult to determine the role of alcohol in a particular crime, but it is to be noted that one of the dominant factors involved in the production of crime is without any doubt drinking alcohol.

Gambling and Prostitution is often associated with Drinking Gambling is often associated with drinking, because gambling provokes thirst for drink. At the same time, prostitution and liquor are considered to be boon companions.

This is because women involved or trapped into prostitution are always under the influence of alcohol. They do not have their rights and often to forget or ignore their misery, they drink. On the other hand, women are enticed to become alcoholics and as a result they go to the extent of selling themselves to get a drink and quench their thirst.

The Bible clearly states in I Corinthians 6: 13b that the body is meant not for fornication but for the Lord…The work of redemption includes the whole body in the sense that through Christ’s own resurrection it has been stamped as belonging to eternity; it is destined for resurrection (Gordon D. Fee, op.cit., 256). It is also for the Lord even in the present and thus be kept holy.

The creation account clearly reveals the

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er automatically realized that he could not become a member of the church and continue to engage in the liquor business. He defended himself saying, “When the church members of this community stop buying from me, I will close my store and become a Christian.” This incident gives the message that the game of blaming starts the moment one is asked to abstain from drinking or selling alcohol. It is clear that alcohol carries a badge of worldliness, which can also be seen as a symbol of sin, often levied with other evils such as gluttony, lasciviousness, profanity and gambling.

The problems of alcohol misuse was known both to the Old Testament and the New Testament worlds, where drunkenness is recognized as a problem which led to a range of other vices, including ‘sins of speech’, sexual immorality, violence, strife and jealousy (Christopher C.H.Cook, op.cit., 50).

Following this line of thought, Paul talks of drunkenness as a prime characteristic of the darkness in I Thessalonians 5 and Romans 13 (Andrew T. Lincoln,“Ephesians,” Word Biblical Commentary, edited by Bruce M. Metzger and others (Dallas: Word Books, Publisher, 1990) 344). This clearly exposes the truth that as children of light, one should avoid anything which is characteristic of darkness. The Bible commands us to be filled with the Spirit rather than wine which leads to debauchery (Ephesians 5: 18), where the word ‘debauchery’ is enough to explain the implications of drinking. Any person fully consecrated to God must be controlled solely by the fullness of the Holy Spirit.

Paul regarded drunkenness as serious enough to bring separation from the Kingdom of God (I Corinthians 6: 10). When Paul says that the drunkards will not enter the kingdom of God, he is making a spiritual judgment on such people. Individuals are seen as solely responsible for his/ her moral behavior and that such person are morally or spiritually weaker than the others who follow the moral norms of the society (H.S.Wilson, “Moral and Ethical Dimension of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction,” Theological Education and Addiction Concerns in India, edited by H.S.Wilson (Chennai: The Board of Theological Education and The Commission on Addiction Concerns, 1989) 124). Paul straight away condemns drunkards and lists them along with other groups of people who will not enter the Kingdom of God. The same idea is seen in Isaiah 5: 12, where drunkenness turns a man away from God and religion. Isaiah here addresses people who have become self- absorbing to the point where spiritual sensitivity has become dimmed. The revelers no longer have any interest in or ability to recognize how God is at

work in the world. When the passion for pleasure has become uppermost in a person’s life, passion for God and his truth and his ways are squeezed out. Furthermore, the use of alcohol in the quest for pleasure can only heighten the degree to which one becomes insensitive to responsibility and values 9 John N. Oswalt, “The Book of Isaiah- Chapters 1- 39,” The New International Critical Commentary on the Old Testament, edited by R.K.Harrison& Robert L. Hubbard (Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1986) 160). Alcohol drinking is seen as a satisfaction for worldly pleasure and has nothing to do with motivating our spiritual quest and thus it should be avoided.

responsibility of stewards given to human beings and Christians are called to join hands with forces that work for the maintenance of life on earth and life in man. Life has many facets and dimensions, where the divine dimension forms the basis of all that is to come. Following this, it should be the concern of every Christian to set right human life in its natural God- given direction. Accordingly one has to identify the forces that misguide human life (Alexander Mar ThomaMetropolitan, “Church’s Response to Alcoholism,” The Christian Response to Alcohol and Drug Problem, edited by J. Kenneth Lawton, Jonathan N. Gnanadason& K.V. Matthew (Bangalore: Ecumenical Christian Centre, 1983) 128). Paul in his letters repeatedly urges believers to stay away from drinking for the sake of others (more specifically the weaker Christians- Romans 14: 21; I Corinthians 8: 1ff). Thus, the communitarian dimension of Christian living is revealed in this that believers be cautious of the effect of one’s own action on the ‘other’.

The Christian ethic is an ethic of community and no Christian ought to plan his life apart from the company of the church. In the community of love, the practice of the Golden Rule is not subtle seeking, but genuine selflosing as best exemplified by Jesus Christ himself on the cross.

spheres of economics alcohol is a wastrel about revenue. The question of revenue must (Douglas Jackson, op.cit., 38). never stand in the way of needed reforms; but give me a sober population, not wasting their Hidden Costs Due to Drinking Versus earnings in strong drink, and I shall know Tax Revenue from the Sale of Liquor where to obtain the revenue.” (C. Aubrey The tax revenue collected from the con- Hearn, op.cit., 06) sumption of alcohol amounts to a large sum Proverbs 23: 21 clearly states, “The drunkand the Government seems to depend on it, ard and the glutton shall come to poverty”… believing that they cannot operate without it. while the drinker may not come to poverty, But it is to be noted that what the Government he certainly has less money for the necessities gets in taxes on the beverage alcohol indus- of life (Ibid., 89). As mentioned earlier, alcotry and retail trade does not merely meet the hol consumption involves a big deal of moncost of illness, death, unemployment, acci- ey and in the process deprives many families dents, crime and mental diseases which are and communities of a good living. the outcome of alcohol abuse and which the Apart from Christian considerations, community must pay for (C. Aubrey Hearn, common sense should dictate total abstiop.cit., 05). It is clear that the hidden cost of nence. Thomas A. Edison said, “To put alcodrinking includes the cost of illness and hos- hol in the human body is like putting sand in pitalization, cost of crime due in part to drink- the bearings of an engine. I am a total abstaining, relief costs the state due to drinking, extra er from alcoholic liquor. I always felt I had cost of automobile insurance and so on, lead- better use for my head.” People should have ing to an enormous amount which is far more better use for their heads than to use bevergreater than the tax revenue. age alcohol (C. Aubrey Hearn, op.cit., 29). AlEven in our state Nagaland, it has been coholics usually have a history of moderate observed that in a day around 5 crores worth drinking preceding any appearance of probon consumer goods are sold in the state. If lem drinking. The alcoholic usually passes proper taxation of those goods are enforced through a regular sequence in his change the government would get almost 8% of this from moderate drinking to uncontrolled amount, i.e. Rs 40 Lacs in a day. In one year drinking (Douglas Jackson, op.cit., 47 the government would garner revenues close ). It is drinking in small quantities which to 125 crores just by proper taxation. Com- leads to larger consumption and thus breeds pared to this figure, Rs 100 crores of revenue alcoholism. Thus, it is better to abstain from that is not added due to liquor prohibition to drinking in the first place. the state treasury is a very small figure (NBCC on Total Prohibition of Liquor, October 30, Summary 2011).

The medicinal value found in wine with low In line with this thought, William E. Glad- alcohol content was a known fact since time stone remarked on this subject, “Gentlemen, immemorial. So it was also used as an item of you need not give yourselves any trouble food. But it is to be noted that the moment it is

Alcohol and Economy The production and consumption of alcohol demands a huge amount and as such, it becomes an economic problem. The economic losses arising from the drinking driver are very great and many of the losses are difficult to estimate also. Many of the costs are borne by persons who do not drink or are in no way responsible for the accidents. In many

Family Crisis and Alcoholism The family is the first institution where an individual learns and unlearns the ways of life. This gives the family an important place in molding and shaping of an individual, but alcohol drinking by any of the members in the family becomes a parasite, often causing improvidence, suffering and want.

Drinking Brings Financial Problem and Deprives Children their Rights A drinker in the grip of alcoholism will go to any extent to get his drink, even if his family must be denied food. When the ready cash is gone, he will even sell his property, clothing, borrow or steal, or descend to almost any depth of infamy to satisfy the one compelling need of (his/her) life - alcohol.

Drinking causes the disruption of home life, and when that happens, children become the chief sufferers. In some cases, when both the parents are drinkers, children are neglected and are treated with great cruelty. The needs of the children go unheeded and ignored, depriving them of a good start in life (C. Aubrey Hearn, op.cit., 89). Without any doubt, children who are properly fed and looked after learn better than the children from a drinking family. This is because the functioning of the brain needs proper nourishment. Children learn from their parents and as such at times, they learn to drink when they are very young.

All these factors give them less chance to lead a happy and useful life.

Children are recognized to be the most pitiful of all the victims of drinking of alcohol.

Innocent and often helpless, they stand by and watch their fathers or even mothers turn into brutes through the corrupting influence of alcohol. It has been observed that in the home where at least one parent drinks excessively, it is more likely that the child will experience familial discord, economic insecurity, and personal humiliation (Ibid., 90). These experiences cause permanent effects in the

child’s personality and as s/he matures, the Disciplining the children and teaching them child may seek similar forms of escape when the basic things of life whether be it physical caught in a conflict situation. or spiritual begins at home, but alcoholic parents deprive their children of this right. A numDrinking Damages the Home Morale ber of household codes in the New Testament The home is where people relax and be- (Ephesians 5: 22- 6: 9; Colossians 3: 18- 4: 1; I come their true selves, and thus the spirit of Peter 2: 17- 3: 9; I Timothy 2: 8- 15) includes the home is its most sacred quality which should duty parents have towards their children. And be preserved at any cost. But many times, al- in the homes of drinking parents, these comcohol drinking becomes the source of strife mandments are ignored. and conflict, damaging the morale of the Drinking is identified as one of the factors home. It robs the home of its peace, creates which contribute to divorce. Matthew 19: 6 a barrier between the husband and the wife, states, “So they are no longer two, but one kills all parental tenderness, and remains at flesh. Therefore what God has joined togeththe bottom of most crime (C. Aubrey Hearn, er, let no one separate.” Many times, the conop.cit., 91). Charles H. Durfee remarked, “In cept of marriage is compromised because of the home no education can bear more direct the abusive partner which most of the time fruit than the conduct and standards of the is caused by alcohol. The Bible advocates a parent themselves.” (Ibid., 93) This statement family, living in peace and love and not that is true in the sense that children never forget of quarrels and hatred, and in this sense alwhat they learn in their first school- home. cohol disrupts the family life and distorts the There is this danger that sometimes children picture of a good Christian home. follow the exact pattern set by their drinking parents. Alcoholism can be tragic in its influ- Social Effects of Alcohol Drinking ence upon home life and alcoholic behavior Drinking alcohol affects everyone either heaps misfortune upon all those who are in directly or indirectly and disrupts the peace contact with the drinker (Ibid., 92). in the society. Not only is it a health, moral and a spiritual problem, but it is also a social Drinking Breeds Divorce problem posing threat to peace and order.

Drinking in the home causes misunderstanding and increases arguments leading Drinking Leads to Accidents to neglect and encourages jealousy and inOne of the important social problems is fidelity. This in turn damages the morale and the great loss of life and property due to autospiritual fiber of the home, which sometimes mobile accidents and many fatal accidents on results into serious issues. Drinking can be the roads are caused by drinking. In the words considered the breeder of divorce. A drunk- of Richard Cabot, “The excessive drinker does ard has no control over himself and ends up not usually drive when s/he is drunk. Moderbecoming or acting like an animal, in which ation is thus more dangerous than excessive there are chances of even beating his/ her drinking as a cause of automobile accidents.” spouses. When this act becomes a habit, the (Karl H. Peschke, Christian Ethics- Moral Thespouse has no other option than to file for di- ology in the Light of Vatican II, Fourth Revised vorce and thus break the holy matrimonial Edition (Bangalore: Theological Publication vow. Habitual drunkenness is recognized as in India, 2004) Supporting this view it is to sufficient grounds for divorce action. Many be noted that people who drank moderately divorces granted for reasons of cruelty, deser- think that they are in control and thus they take tion and non- support involve excessive use the responsibility of driving. But alcohol dulls of alcohol. Studies of alcoholism indicate that the judgment and gives false confidence leadvirtually all families of alcoholics are torn by ing to drive at higher speed than s/he normally marital discord (Douglas Jackson, op.cit., 34). does and thus brings about grave consequencPsalms 127: 3, Behold, Children are a gift es- accidents and even death. Without any of the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward doubt, “abstinence” alone will keep us safe.

(NASB) reveals the fact that parents are to hanVarious agencies cooperate to warn that dle the gift with the utmost care. Looking into drinking and driving constitute a serious misthe lives of the children who have alcoholic use of alcohol. Among the groups concerned parents, they no longer enjoy the pleasures of about the drinking driver is the liquor indusbeing a gift. Rather, the children become the try. The alcohol manufacturers steadily warn chief-victims. Proverbs 22: 6 clearly encourag- against drinking and driving (Douglas Jackes parents to train up their children in the right son, op.cit., 26). The manufacturers themway with the hope that as they turn old, they selves know the harmful impact alcohol can will not stray. But alcoholic parents are in no have and thus they are the first to warn that way possible to train their children when they drinking and driving do not mix and they themselves are not in the right mind and way. cannot operate together.

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Kohima DPDB meeting held for September KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 16 (DIPR): The meeting of the DPDB Kohima for the month of September 2014 was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kohima W. Honje Konyak at the DC’s Conference Hall Kohima on September 15.

Before, the meeting was started one minute’s silence in remembrance of one of DPDB member EO, NKVIB Z. Mhasi who passed away on September 14, 2014. The DPDB members also conveyed condolences to the bereaved family.

In the meeting the board reviewed the last meeting minutes.

The agendum on the non-detention policy report given by the convener, Mohammad Ali Shihab, IAS, SDO (C) Sechü in the last meeting has been deferred to the next meeting. SDO (C) Jakhama, Sungtila highlighted the historical

background of T.B Hospital, Khuzama and the board forwarded the proposal for shifting of T.B hospital Khuzama to the concerned department.

Yearlong activities 2014-15 and committees concerned were selected during the meeting. The board proposed for a power point presentation on the flagship programme of the Rural Development department on the activities of convergence and MGNREGA to be given during the October DPDB meeting. During the meeting the board also suggested and approved the Guest Speaker topic on Youth Net. The Board welcomed the new members ADC Chiephobozou Linda Solo; PD, DRDA Kevipodi Sophie; BDO Sechü Kevilhoubei-ü and BDO Jakhama Khovi Thapru and others.

The Deputy Commissioner &

District Election Officer, Kohima, W. Honje Konyak appraised the house to submit the staff list and vehicle list later by September 18, 2014 without fail. He also informed in the meeting that polling personnel during the bye-election in the 11 Northern Angami- II Assembly Constituency would be drawn from Kohima district. He also said that no exemption on duties will be granted except on health ground which will be examined by the Medical Board.

The DC informed that the date of issue of Gazette notification is on September 10, 2014; the last date for nomination September 27, 2014; date for Scrutiny of nomination is September 29, 2014, the last date for withdrawal of Candidatures October 1, 2014 and the date of poll and counting will be on October 15 and 19 respectively.

misused, it becomes a ‘poison’ poisoning everything the drinker encounters, be it his/her own life or family and society. Alcoholism destroys every aspects of human life starting with the moral, mental, physical, spiritual, family, social and economic aspect. The evil effects of drunkenness even threaten one’s salvation. For any responsible Christian, the hope and goal of one’s life is eternity where we get to enter the Kingdom of God and be part of God’s family. Alcoholism is one of the prominent factors which interferes with this target and influences many to forget the value of one’s own life. From the study above on the effects of alcoholism, it is clear that drinking alcohol destroys everything whether be it the physical life or the spiritual life.

And if these two are affected, then everything is destroyed. Thus it is safe to conclude that alcohol damages and destroys everything.

The Christian ethic is an ethic of love and man recognizes his continuous need of the saving grace of God. No wo/man who practices abstinence for trivial reasons deserves thereby to be called a Christian. The wo/man who refrains from alcohol because s/he does not like the taste helps society incidentally, the wo/man who abstains to please her/his parents is a dutiful daughter/son, the wo/ man who will not waste her/his money on alcohol may be a good steward, but these does not make them a Christian. The outward deed does not indicate motivation. The wo/ man who abstains from the use of alcohol because s/he believes that s/he can best live as God’s creature without the narcotizing effect of a pleasant drug, manifests his/ her love for God (Douglas Jackson, op.cit., 116). Thus, church should encourage total abstinence from drinking alcohol.

TCMAN annual meet held

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 16 (DIPR): The 10th Tening Chakam mai Aruang Nagaland (TCMAN) held its General Annual meet at Tening Village Council Hall from September 12 to 13. A press release issued by its President Rutmakbo has stated that the meeting was held under the banner of ‘Suluje tad sukhe’ (Let us Rise and march forward). During the meeting the Union discussed and resolved that the Union will help the upcoming young students in the competitive examinations both in the state and national levels.

The Union also appealed to all the new employees of both government and private institutions to register with the Union at their own convenient time with registration fee of Rs. 200/- and membership fee of Rs. 100/-.

The President has also conveyed his gratitude to the Tening Village Council Chairman Ramgabo for allowing the Union members to have the function freely within the village area and also to use the Village Council Hall for the meeting purpose without any charge.

During the 10th Annual meeting around 110 members attended the meeting.

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ospel Voice Hunt Nagaland, 2nd voting round was held at Anaki conference hall, September 13. Total 14 contestant were selected the show was Judge by Sunep Lemtur (missionary, song writer, composer and professional recordist, and host by Pastor Ajit (Founder Director YFCKM). The best vocalist of the round was contestant no 14 Mhabeni and the award was sponsored by Live Sound Music store. Next voting line will be open from September 15 to October 9

'I was jealous and wanted credit' Robin Thicke admits he LIED about co-writing Blurred Lines and was 'high on Vicodin and alcohol' when Pharrell penned the song

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his shocking confession is revealed in a court deposition from Marvin Gaye's children's ongoing lawsuit against Thicke's song, 'Blurred Lines.' Last October (2013), Marvin Gaye's children filed a lawsuit against Robin Thicke for allegedly stealing 'Blurred Lines' from their father's 'Got To Give It Up' as well as committing copyright infringement on his 'After the Dance' to create Thicke's song, 'Love After War'.

The court deposition for this case, obtained

by The Hollywood Reporter, reveal that not just the supposed origins of 'Blurred Lines' are con-

troversial, but the way in which Thicke took credit for the song is inaccurate. "I was high on Vicodin and alcohol when I showed up at the studio," he said in the deposition, while responding to question about creating the song. "My recollection is when we made the song. ... I wanted to be more involved than I actually was by the time, nine months later, it became a huge hit and I wanted credit."

Adding, "But the reality is, is that Pharrell had the beat and he wrote almost every single part of the song." The 37 year-old singer also admitted he was "high and drunk" in nearly

all interviews he did last year, confessing, "I had a drug and alcohol problem for the year and I didn't do a sober interview. So I don't recall many things that I said."

Thicke's issues with substance abuse eventually led to the demise of his marriage with actress Paula Patton, they announced their separation in February of this year. "I told my wife the truth, that's why she left me," he continued.

"I've been sober for the last two months.When your wife leaves you, it gives you a good reason to be sober, I've actually only been sober off the pills, off of Vicodin. I still drink."

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he Naga Orpheus Hunt 2014 auditions for Wokha and Kohima will be held on September 17 and September 18 respectively. Wokha audition will start from 2:00 pm onwards at Tourist Lodge and Kohima audition from 9:00 am onwards at Ura Hotel.

Interested contestants can avail the audition form from the venue itself. For more details, contact district partner - School of Music and Art (Wokha): +91 9862509755 and Operating System (Kohima): +91 9856543737.

If any aspiring contestants are unable to turn up for auditions, he or she can WhatsApp two demo videos of them singing to +91 8730022107. This year the event is managed by Soyachunks under the aegis of Mokokchung District Art & Culture Council.

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lo wanth, singer/ songwriter/composer/Musician, Renowned Naga Artist who made a household name after the release of his three albums "Beautiful" 2009, " Life" 2010, "Discover me" 2012 and gave hit songs like "Look at you" "December june" "Beauty queen" to name the few, is all set to launch new single music video "Beautiful you" in the National music channel VH1, which will be telecast on Saturday, September 20.

Interestingly this time AW music has a very different approach and sound with the inclusion and input of his Trio budding musicians on board - Alem Jamir on Electric guitar, Noksang Jamir on Bass and Tulo Longkumer on drum.

AW music has shift into little more aggressive , more upbeat and more electric feel into it with the inclusion of the Trio, but the style dance show Dare2Dance , arrangements and melody with much ease. Her brief line is still very much AW. stint with a circus group AW and Trio have in France has helped her take up various challenges on the show. Her fans now wait with bated breath to watch her fearlessly dance with amazing grace in mid air or under water.

How Akshay Kumar and Yo Yo Honey Singh brought new life to tired reality TV

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t's a clash of two prominent stars on the small screen, where distinguished celebrities have introduced two unique shows that raise the bar for reality shows. The latest entrants on television are Akshay Kumar, with his stunt-based dance show Dare2Dance, and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, with music talent show India’s Raw Star.

These shows have managed to capture the audience’s imagination and refreshed the clichéd format of reality shows. For close to a decade, avid reality show audiences have been surviving on mundane seasons each year, but these two new shows have managed to break a few stereotypes. Dare2Dance opened with 4.5 TVM (total value in millions) rating to become the second-most-watched weekend show, while India’s Raw Star, now in its third week, has earned 4.3 TVM. India’s Raw Star, which features a few handpicked contestants, has managed to break the set pattern fol-

lowed by other singing talent shows. As promised, show mentor and producer Honey Singh has managed to introduce some rare but refined voices that experiment with music instead of following the done-todeath formula of blindly aping Bollywood’s legendary singers.

“I aimed at bringing up some unadulterated talent on the show. We are breaking all stereotypes seen on talent shows,” said Honey Singh, who is on a roll with exceptional singers to boast of on his show. Bollywood stunt hero Akshay Kumar knew that breaking the clutter would not be easy on TV, especially with several reality shows already ruling the scene, so he thought of an interesting format -combining dance with stunts.

Akshay’s earlier smallscreen outings on Khatron Ke Khiladi and MasterChef India failed to leave a lasting impression, but Dare2Dance has confirmed it's here to stay. “In order to sustain as a different reality show, we need to offer

content that gives a high adrenaline rush to contestants as well as audience,” Akshay had said at the time of the show’s launch.

The show that went on air last week has contestants deftly performing underwater, in mid-air, on ice rinks, and even atop a cliff.

According to General Manager of Life OK Ajit Thakur, Dare2Dance’s format is not inspired by any international hit show but, on the contrary, an east European production company has approached Life OK to buy the rights of show’s unique concept.

Mansheel: This Pune girl has made an impact despite maintaining a low profile on India’s Raw Star. A trained Indian classical singer who started taking music lessons at the age of seven, Mansheel has an amazing talent to blend classical with contemporary music. Her musical journey in Mumbai started five years back when she began to lend her voice to ad jingles. She has now unleashed her inimitable singing on the show.

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Returning to roots Jaffrey Iqbal: This New Yorker, born to an Indian man and a Pakistani woman, visited India to trace his roots and ended up discovering a unique musical journey. His passion to find a philosophical take in music helped him gain an edge over others on India’s Raw Star. Iqbal’s talent lies in Passionate amateur giving a raw twist to songs Rithvik Dhanjani: The high on Bollywood orches- winner of the last season of tration. dance show Nach Baliye, Rithvik is a popular televiBundle of talent sion star who shot to fame Darshan Rawal: This with Pavitra Rishta. Despite frail boy from Ahmedabad being an untrained dancer, is a little bundle of talent his passion and enthusiwho leaves the audience asm has helped him do surprised with his exem- some challenging feats on plary talent each time. All the show. of 19, Rawal has recorded a few Gujarati songs and re- Fighting phobia leased some solo albums Scarlett Mellish Wilson: as well. Referred to as ‘Live British model Scarlett is a Bomb’ by India’s Raw Star trained jazz ballet dancmentor and producer Yo Yo er who has performed a Honey Singh, Rawal has an few item numbers, mostly amazing capacity to hold in south Indian movies. the audience’s attention.

The sultry song Imported Kamariya from Emraan Fearless acrobat Hashmi-starrer Shanghai Emilie Callion: Profes- (2012) brought her fame, sional dancer from Paris, but the show has given her Emilie is a skilled acro- a chance to overcome her bat and has taken over fear of height and water.

worked together in two songs this year - "Beautiful you" and "Without Wings" which was released on youtube, sound cloud and indihut.com, has received a wider acceptance from the music lovers. Out of which they picked "beautiful you " for the airing in National music channel, VH1 India.

"Beautiful you" is a very sweet, innocent and adorable song, which can relate to everyone who has ever falling in love or had a crush on someone in their life time. This song is also for sure to trigger back the wonderful moments every lover has felt when they fall for that someone special.

And the video compliment that very well.

Apart from the soothing heart touching lyric, melody lines and arrangements, the other thing the interests me in listening to this song, is the sound of "Bumham" and how the band has beautifully crafted the sound to match the song. "Bamhum" is a Naga

pipe instrument created by Abiogenesis. The band has also used the tabla in the last pre chorus run, which also adds a different flavor to the song. This song takes you to different moods at one go. It can make you more intimate, make you want to dance, takes you to your hey days. It can trigger your memory about your first love, can even make you to fall in love all over again. You surely will enjoy this song.

Audio recording of this song was done in Crystal sound studio, Dimapur and was mastered by Sosang Longkumer. Video production was done by Creoavent production, Ghwahati.

Audio of this song can be downloaded free from indihut.com .com after the release. The band has requested all the music lovers to switch on to Vh1 on 20 September to show moral support and help them in their musical journey. Airing time will be informed on Saturday.

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Cibulkova advances at Pan Pacific Open

TOKYO, SepTember 16 (Ap): Playing through an earthquake, sixth-seeded Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia beat Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium 6-1, 6-3 on Tuesday and advanced to the second round of the Pan Pacific Open.

During the last game of the match, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 hit an area north of Tokyo. The earthquake was felt by the players.

Cibulkova held all eight of her service games while saving four break points at Ariake Coliseum. She will next play Coco Vandeweghe of the United States, who rallied from 4-2 down in the second set to beat Russian qualifier Alla Kudryavtseva 6-2, 7-5.

Also, Marina Erakovic of New Zealand beat fifthseeded Sara Errani of Italy 6-4, 6-1, eighth-seeded Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain defeated Kurumi Nara of Japan 6-1, 2-6, 6-2, and Victoria Azarenka of Belarus rallied to beat North Korea's Yunmi Kim, left, attempts to kick the ball from Vietnam goalkeeper Thi Kieu Trinh Dang during their women's first round group C soccer Japanese veteran Kimiko match at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, Tuesday, September 16. (AP Photo) Date-Krumm 3-6, 6-0, 6-2.

Jarmila Gajdosova of Aus- Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia serves against Kristen Flipkens tralia and Daria Gavrilova of Belgium during their first round match of the Pan Pacific Open Tennis tournament in Tokyo on September 16. (AP Photo) of Russia also advanced.

Sachin, Helen named for Giants International Awards

mumbAI, SepTember 16 (IANS): Cricket maestro and Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood danseuse Helen are among this year's Giants International awardees, according to an announcement here Tuesday.

Tendulkar will get the award for lifetime achievement in sports while Helen Salim Khan will be honoured for her lifetime contribution to films.

The awards shall be given away by the Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah at a function Wednesday. The other awardees include Urvi Piramal (Business & Industry), Hemant Thacker (Medicine), Kulinkant Luthia (Social Service), Bahubali Shah (Journalism), Anu Malik (Music) and Patangrao Kadam (Education). Giants International was founded Sep 17, 1972 by Nana Chudasama who is now its world chairman, with a purpose to serve humanity, promote unity, harmony and homogeneity among its members.

For the past 35 years, it has worked for family planning, disaster management, flood relief, rainwater harvesting, lowcost housing, AIDS, drugs abuse awareness, academics, medicine, environment and saving the girl child.

According to Giants International Executive World Chairperson Shaina NC, the organisation has 600 branches in India and abroad in countries like the US, Britain, Africa, Ukraine and Mauritius.

AIBA recognizes Boxing India

INCHeON, SepTember 16 (Ap): Indian boxers will be allowed to participate at the Asian Games under their national flag after the sport's amateur world governing body gave provisional recognition to a new national federation.

AIBA president C.K. Wu issued a statement Tuesday saying the new entity, Boxing India, has been unanimously approved for provisional membership.

The previous Indian Boxing Federation was suspended by AIBA in December 2012 for not following proper procedures during elections in which it elevated previous president Abhay Singh Chautala to chairman of the body.

Chautala's election as president of the Indian Olympic Association that same week led to IOA's suspension by the International Olympic Committee. The IOA was reinstated to the Olympic movement during the Sochi Winter Games in February after a new set of officials were

elected.

"I would like to emphasize the importance of managing Boxing India in the most transparent, fair, democratic manner and most importantly in the respect of all AIBA rules and regulations," said Wu, who advised Boxing India to apply for an affiliation to the Indian Olympic Association. That could spark more issues: the national Olympic committee was prevented by AIBA from conducting the Boxing India elections, and subsequently refused to send an observer to the poll.

Indian boxers have competed mostly as independent athletes since the suspension, with the promise of holding elections ensuring their participation as part of the Indian contingent at this year's Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

There were also fears that Indian boxers would not be allowed to compete under the national flag at Incheon but AIBA's com-

munications manager Albina Krasnodemska confirmed to The Associated Press that "they can use their flag now."

Boxing was a major contributor to India's tally at Guangzhou four years ago with nine medals, including two gold. India will need the boxing medals if it hopes to match its Guangzhou haul of 65 medals, including 14 gold.

Beijing Olympic bronze medalist Vijender Singh has pulled out due to injury but India has a five-time world champion in the women's ranks — M.C. Mary Kom, who won a bronze at the London Olympics two years ago. Mary Kom said the boxers had been "really depressed" over the uncertainty of their participation.

India failed to win a boxing gold medal at Glasgow after having won at least one gold at each of the previous three editions of the Commonwealth Games. Boxing events are scheduled to be held here from Sept. 24-Oct. 2.

ISL: Ganguly urges fans to support Atletico de Kolkata

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KOLKATA, SepTember 16 (pTI): Showcasing his football skills, Sourav Ganguly struck three goals from the spot as he urged fans to turn up in huge numbers and support the city's newest team Atletico de Kolkata when the ISL kicks off here on October 12.

The former India cricket captain might have left football to make cricket his career, but the left-hander today showed he still has firepower in his legs as he sailed the balls into the stands after beating 'goalkeeper' Alvito d Cunha thrice from five attempts under the bar at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Saltlake.

"You have turned up in huge numbers for East Bengal and Mohun Bagan matches. Now I urge you to come and support Atletico in the same way and watch some quality football," the ATK co-owner said during the half time of the title deciding East BengalTollygunge Agragami local league clash.

"Every team is quite competitive. There will be legendary like Zico (Goa coach) and we will have Luis

Garcia. The standard will be very high and we will have the opportunity to see high quality football of speed and agility. Football in India will get a huge boost."

He further hoped that the franchisee football league would be successful like that of the hugely popular IPL T20.

"When IPL was launched, nobody knew it would be so successful. ISL has potential and we are keeping our fingers crossed," he said.

Ganguly said all are welcome including kids as he promised wholesome entertainment for the family during ATK's home outings. "We will make arrangements so that kids can enjoy the whole day.

Ticket prices will also be kept reasonable," he said adding there would be about 30,000 bucket seats and arrangements to watch the game from near the sidelines.

The city team will return on September 26 after their month-long training in Spain and will play friendly matches against Tollygunge Agragami and either East Bengal or Mohun Bagan before the ISL.

NFA executive meeting

DImApur, SepTember 16 (mexN): There will be an Executive Meeting of Nagaland Football Association on September 26 at Hotel Japfü, Kohima at 2 PM. A press release from NFA President K. Neibou Sekhose has requested all NFA office bearers and District Presidents or representatives to attend the meeting.

9th Imchaba Memorial Volley tourney underway Morung Express News Dimapur | September 16

The 9th Imchaba Master Memorial Nagaland Open Volleyball Trophy under the aegis of Mokokchung District Volleyball Association (MDVA) kick started with 20 participating teams at Multi-purpose Sports Complex, Mokokchung.

Er. Imnameren Imchen, Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) graced the inaugural function as the chief guest. In his speech, he talked about the history of volleyball and how the sport evolved.

He also stressed on the importance of sports in one’s life as well as in society saying sports can serve to illuminate moral significance, both negative and

positive. Further, he urged everyone to try and discourage negative elements that have crept into the sports society in the recent years.

The Chief Guest lauded the MDVA for their efforts in encouraging the game and organizing various events and tournaments since its inception.

Earlier, Lima Aier, Convenor, Organising Committee in his welcome address mentioned that in the coming year, MDVA will organize the tournament on the basis of 1st and 2nd division teams in Nagaland. Participating teams reaching the semi-finals of this tournament will be allowed to play in 1st Division, he informed. The tournament is set to conclude on September 19.

Hingis, Bencic debut as doubles team in Tokyo

TOKYO, SepTember 16 (AFp): Former world number one Martina Hingis and rising star Belinda Bencic made their debut as a dream doubles team for Switzerland Tuesday, winning their first match together at the Pan Pacific Open. Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Hingis, 33, and 17-yearold Bencic, who reached the US Open quarter-finals two weeks ago, combined to oust Rika Fujiwara of Japan and Taiwan's Hsieh Shu-Ying 6-4, 6-2 in the first round. The all-Swiss pairing was announced as a wild card only last week after Hingis's usual partner Flavia Pennetta of Italy pulled out of the $1 million tournament with a rightfoot injury.

With Pennetta, Hingis reached the US Open final but her bid for a 10th major doubles title was denied by the Russian pairing of Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina. Hingis, whose mother Melanie Molitor has trained Bencic for 10 years along with the youngster's father Ivan, said she was committed to play with Pennetta at least until the end of this year.

But a regular pairing with Bencic may be possible in

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Martina Hingis of Switzerland, along with her compatriot Belinda Bencic, reacts during the doubles first round match against Rika Fujiwara of Japan and Hsieh Shu-Ying of Taiwan at the Japan Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament in Tokyo,Tuesday, September 16. (AP Photo)

the future. "We'll see. Maybe in the future there will be other opportunities for us to do this and that will be great," Hingis said. The second-round opponents for the Swiss duo will be either the top-seeded pair of Zimbabwe's Cara Black

and Indian Sania Mirza or unseeded Casey Dellacqua of Australia and American Lisa Raymond.

"We had to figure out each other and what our strengths and weaknesses are and how to win matches," Hingis said of the first set.

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