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Govt attacking people’s right to dissent: PUCL

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patNa, September 22 (IaNS): The government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is suppressing people’s voice, according to a senior executive of a human rights body. The vice president of People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Kavita Srivastava, said the right to dissent had come under vigorous attack ever since the Modi government came to power at the Centre. “The Modi government has shown a complete lack of humanitarian point of view in their development model. Interference in the fundamental rights of people has increased. There is no right to dissent,” Kavita told IANS here. A majoritarian assault with state consent had also increased against those who raise questions or oppose them, which was a dangerous trend for a democratic setup like India, she added. She said the BJP-led government feared any kind of questions and challenge to their stand on various issues. “In fact, democracy is under threat when right to dissent is under attack,” she said. Kavita was in Patna to deliver a lecture to mark the birth anniversary of former

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Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union president Chandrasekhar, who was shot dead in Bihar’s Siwan district in 1997. “It is due to the new character of the Indian state that corporate raj and Hindutva raj have gained legitimacy to deal mercilessly with those opposing their interests,” Kavita said. The PUCL vice president said the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh’s (RSS) role in governance has increased after Modi became the prime minister. “Modi is the best person to push forward the Hindutva agenda and the BJP victory in the 2014 Lok Sabha

polls was a defining moment for the RSS,” she said. “The RSS mindset has been working fast after Modi came to power. The RSS policy is that if you insist on a different point of view or disagree with the RSS, they will eliminate you. The legacy of Godse (Nathuram, who shot dead Mahatma Gandhi) is being resurrected to silence the likes of Govind Pansare and M.M. Kalburgi,” Kavita said. The PUCL vice president said the government was also trying to look at what we eat or not, though it was a personal choice. Pushing vegetarianism in midday meals was

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Public uproar over encryption policy Government retreats and withdraws draft legislation

NeW DeLHI, September 22 (reuterS): The government on Tuesday withdrew a draft law on encryption technology that critics called draconian and unworkable, after complaints from internet freedom activists risked marring Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Silicon Valley this weekend. The government is pushing to standardise usage of encryption software and force companies to share access to encrypted data with law enforcement agencies, who complain the technology has made their jobs harder. The measure would have forced internet users to preserve copies of communications sent over encrypted services, including social media such as Twitter and Facebook, for three months. “Some of the expressions used in the draft are giving rise to uncalled-for misgivings,” said Communications and Information Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, announcing the withdrawal of the draft law. “I have noted some of the

Servers for data storage are seen at Advania’s Thor Data Center in Hafnarfjordur, Iceland August 7, 2015. (REUTERS)

concerns.” The draft policy would have required users of social messaging services to hand over unencrypted copies of their communications at the request of the police. Modi travels this weekend to Silicon Valley, home to leading internet companies whose reputations partly depend on their use of encryption to protect user data. While in California, Modi aims to woo investment and expertise to India. He is due to meet Apple’s Tim Cook, drop in on Facebook and Tesla Motors, greet a mass rally of Indian

expatriates and address startup entrepreneurs. Activists point to practical obstacles facing the government even if it were able to access the data. “It would be a huge risk and a massive target for any hackers,” said Raman Jit Singh Chima of Access Now, a group campaigning for greater internet freedom. Members of rival political parties called the proposal a threat to freedom of expression. “The encryption policy is a snooping and spying orgy,” said Manish Tewari, a leader of the opposition Congress party.

Draft action plan on women’s Peace and Security prepared

NNC criticizes auctioning of oil blocks Nagaland figures “these properties are not of India will never respect among highest per Urges Chief Indians but fully belong to or honor article 371 A of the Naga people and they the Indian Constitution as capita health Minister to don’t have any right shown and acted against expenditure by govt dissolve State (India) to auction or extract our by auctioning oil blocks Any agreement of the Naga property in Naga oil by force.” NeW DeLHI, SepIt termed the govern- complete violation of their signed with Assembly tember 22 (IaNS):

Nagaland along with Sikkim, Goa, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram are the states with the highest per capita expenditure on health by the government, informed a new report by the health Ministry. Meanwhile, people in Kerala spend the maximum amount on medical facilities out of their own pockets followed by Punjab, according to a new report by the health ministry released on Tuesday. The overall monthly per capita household “out-ofpocket” medical expenditure per month for rural areas in the country was Rs.95.18 and for urban areas, it was Rs.145.71, said the National Health Profile 2015 by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence.

DImapur, September 22 (mexN): The Naga National Council (NNC) today condemned the Government of India, especially the Department of Petroleum & Natural Gas for auctioning oil blocks, which it stated are Naga property. A press note from the Information and Publicity Wing of the NNC stated that

ment’s actions as “human right violation of highest order...” The North East people and the world should condemn the GoI on this “serious matter” regarding the property rights of the Naga and nation, it added. The NNC further cautioned the Nagaland state government under Chief Minister, TR Zeliang that the “present Government

constitution.” As such, it urged the TR Zeliang government to “dissolve the State Assembly once for all in support of Naga freedom of sovereignty for the best interest of Naga people as a whole.” The NNC further said that the “sovereign right of the Naga people should be supported, protected and recognized by the world at large.”

Naga student goes missing in Delhi

DImapur, September 22 (mexN): A 19-year old Naga youth went missing from his residence at the Vikaspuri area of New Delhi on September 22. He was identified as one Ramsem Ningshen, a first year student at Delhi University. The missing student reportedly stays with his parents at the same locality. The family hails from Phungyar village, Ukhrul district, Manipur. According to the Nodal Officer for North

Work on Dimapur-Zubza rail project to begin in November

a wrong idea and would deprive the poor children of nutrition, she said and added that meat ban and beef ban were part of an attack on civil liberties of the people. Kavita also said that different tools were being deployed to intimidate non-governmental organisations, civil societies and trusts like the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. “Look at the Intelligence Bureau report, which says PUCL is a threat to the national security. It questions our right to hold seminars. Why can’t we hold seminars? Democracy exists due to questions,”

she said. She said the BJP government at the Centre had also undermined merit. “The BJP government has brought in all those with no experience in their respective field to head different institutions. They are extremely mediocre people. They want to hijack all national institutions.” “Appointments made in Film and Television Institute of India, the Censor Board, Indian Council of Historical Research and Nehru Museum are examples. One thing is clear that the RSS has played a role in all appointments,” Kavita said. She said that union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma’s statement that former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was a nationalist despite being a Muslim pointed to the mindset of the RSS which still looked at Muslims with suspicion. “Two corporate-Hinduvta think tanks - India Foundation and Vivekanand Foundation - have become active like never before ever since the BJP came to power at the Centre. Every Wednesday, three union ministers attend their meetings since it is important for the government,” Kavita said.

KOHIma, September 22 (mexN): Works on the first phase of the Dimapur- Zubza rail project, from Rangapahar to Sukhovi section will start in the first week of November, 2015, and a formal laying of the foundation of the project may be held at Sukhovi. This was decided in a meeting between the Nagaland state Chief Minister, TR Zeliang and the Chief Engineer (construction) North East Frontier Railway, Malegaon, Anil Kumar today. The Chief Engineer further apprised the Nagaland CM on the progress of the two railway line projects in the State, namely Dimapur-Zubza rail line and Dimapur-Tizit rail line, informed a press note from the CMO. The Chief Engineer informed that the formal sanction for the required investment of over Rs 4000 crores for Dimapur-Tizit line

is yet to be given by the Government of India. The Nagaland CM meanwhile reiterated his long pending demand for revival of the Dhansari to Karong rail project, the foundation stone for which was laid at Karong by Nitish Kumar, the then Union Railway Minster in the year 1997. Zeliang strongly felt that this line will promise the best railway alignment for onward connectivity to Imphal-Morah and South East Asia in the context of the “Act East Policy” of the Central Government. The Chief Engineer, on his part, reportedly assured to dig up all relevant records about this abandoned project, and supply them to the Nagaland state government for taking up with the Railway Ministry at the Center. A power point presentation was also presented by the Chief Engineer in the meeting.

East People, Robin Hibu, IPS, the youth was “mentally disturbed” the past couple of days. He reportedly went missing at around 12 noon, Tuesday. While soliciting cooperation from all concerned, the Nodal officer informed that anyone having any information on the missing youth to contact North east Helpline Delhi at 1093 or to contact # 9810083486 either through calling or other social media platform.

Semdok removed as state NCP Convenor/President

DImapur, September 22 (mexN): The Nationalist Congress Party has ordered the immediate removal of TL Semdok from the post of Convenor/President of Nagaland state NCP for “anti party activities” and also withdrew all official assignments given earlier to Er. TL Semdok. An order from SR Kohli, Working Committee member of the NCP informed that this decision was taken by the party president, Sharad Pawar in consultation with the National General Secretary & I/charge Nagaland NCP state affairs, Praful Patel. Accordingly, the General Secretary (Admn) of Nagaland State NCP, Miathou Krose is now being appointed as the Convenor of Nagaland state NCP, with immediate effect. “This step has been necessitated as Er. Semdok, has instructed the Counsel to withdraw the SLP No. 3335/2015 pending in the Supreme Court of India, without consulting the National President or the party officials at the headquarters in New Delhi,” informed the order. Miathou Krose has meanwhile been authorized to “sign all relevant papers including Vakalatnama in the said pending case.”

a militant group should have a gender perspective, says NMA advisor

NeW DeLHI, September 22 (IaNS): A draft national action plan on women’s peace and security was prepared on Tuesday for submission to the union government for approval. The draft was the outcome of a two-day conference themed “South Asian women’s peace and security conference: Formulating national action plans and the way forward” organised by the Control Arms Foundation of India. Speakers from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka as well as Myanmar and the Philippines discussed the issue of increasing militarisation and weaponisation in South Asia and the related humiliation, assault, rape and murder of women by state and non-state actors. The conference was organised on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1325, which recognises that including women and gender perspectives in decision-making can strengthen prospects of sustainable peace. Bandana Rana from the 1325 Action Group Nepal talked about the value in bringing civil society and government together in dialogue. “Nepal’s national action plan enables us to have identified actions, a dedicated budget and accountability mechanisms,” she said. Nepal is the only coun-

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North East Mothers weave peace in Delhi

NeW DeLHI, September 22 (ptI): Having lost her husband to underground outfits in Manipur at a very young age, 36-year-old Domneilhing, a mother of five has been the sole bread earner of her house for six years now. A traditional weaver based out of Churachandpur district of the northeastern state, she specialises in what is called the Kuki motifs and with the support from city-based organisation Control Arms Foundation of India (CAFI), she is currently exploring multiple markets for her products. Offering a platform to women artisans like Domneilhing from the conflict ridden region, to showcase their skill and facilitate their survival, a new exhibition “Ima Keithel: Northeast India’s Mothers Weave Peace in Delhi” showcases design prototypes in weaving and bamboo produced by them. The show that began on Monday evening is scheduled to go on till September 25. “The event is a humble initiative to provide livelihood and acts as a healing touch to the fractured lives of women and children so that their lives can go on with a new found courage,” organisers said. “The focus of the programme is the economic empowerment of undertry in the region to have a national action plan for the implementation of UNSC Resolution 1325. “In Myanmar, women have worked together to form an alliance for gender inclusion in peace processes,” Thin Thin Aung, advisory board member of the Women’s League of Burma, said in a session on women’s peace and security perspectives from South Asia and Myanmar. According to Eshani Chakraborty from Dhaka, “our primary task is to bring change at the policy level” in Bangladesh. She also acknowledged that the implementation of the peace accord in the South Asian nation has been a challenge. Rosemary Dzuvichu of Nagaland University, who is an advisor to the Naga Mothers Association

privileged and violence affected women through skill development.” The show is based on the popular concept of all women’s markets prevalent in Manipur. Locally known as “Ima Keithel” or “Mother’s Market,” it is a space where women gather at different locations across the state to sell their products. The number of participants in the markets often swell over 4000. Organised by CAFI and Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network, the exhibition which is underway at the India International Centre here also has a collection of exhibits produced by women of other north-eastern states like Assam, Nagaland, and Meghalaya besides Chittagong hill tracts in Bangladesh. “We are first trained after which we make the prototype. We are given the layout for the motifs seeing which we reproduce the design,” says 38-year-old Arambam Bijaya, who has been a single parent to her 10 year-old-son after her husband abandoned her. Bijaya along with 100 other vulnerable women weavers have developed designs for a range of apparels in collaboration with the label ‘Rangsutra’ catering to the theme “The Bold and the Beautiful.

(NMA), acknowledged the role of the NMA in the framework agreement for a peace accord signed between the Centre and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah). “Any agreement signed with a militant group should have a gender perspective. We are a force to be reckoned with,” she asserted. S. Momon, a leader of the Meira Paibis (Women Torchbearers), a women’s human rights movement of Manipur, gave examples of how her group has been fighting cases of sexual violence against women by security forces in her state. “Sexual violence in conflict must be stopped and women must lead the way for peace,” she said. There were speakers from other northeastern

states like Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura as well. The views forward by these speakers, along with insights from other experts and social activists, were embedded in the draft of the national action plan on UNSC Resolution 1325 to be submitted to the Centre. On Monday, a memorandum was also submitted to union minister of state for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju, who inaugurated the conference. The event was organised as part of the project “Empowering Women for Peace and Development in South Asia”, which promotes civil society and aims at strengthening women-led initiatives for sustainable peace and conflict transformation processes in India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.

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Advocacy prog on HIV/AIDS and cancer held

pfutSero, September 22 (mexN): The Red Ribbon Club of Pfutsero Government College on September 19 conducted advocacy programme on HIV AIDS and cancer under the theme ‘Youth and Mental Health.’ Dr. Neimenuo Kiso, Medical Officer (Ayush), CHC, Pfutsero and Dr. Ketoukhrieü Metha, Dentist, CHC, Pfutsero were the resource persons. Speaking on the topic ‘HIV AIDS, Youth and Mental Health,’ Dr. Neimenuo Kiso highlighted the difference between HIV and AIDS,

its causes and effects. A video on it was also shown to the students. She also discussed on Mental and Behavioral Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders – their effects and consequences seen in youth and treatment and therapy. She advised the students to have positive thinking and make the right choice. Dr. Ketoukhrie-ü Metha spoke on the topic ‘Tobacco and its harmful effects.’ She mentioned that according to the latest survey, 8-9 lakhs Indians die due to tobacco related diseases and 50% of all can-

cers in India are due to tobacco use. India is the second largest consumer and the third largest producer of tobacco in the world. North Eastern states are recorded to be the highest consumers of tobacco in India and Nagaland is the second highest tobacco user in India with 68% male and 28% female using tobacco, she informed. She also discussed on the different types of tobacco use and consumption, its effects and the modes of treatment and tips on how to quit smoking and use of tobacco.

Nuveta Khiisoh, Nodal Officer, RRC chaired the program, invocation prayer was said by Sesoteu Kapfo, Asst Professor, PGC, special number was presented by Wetsote-ü Therie and concluding remarks was given by Dr. Stephen Lotha, Principal, Pfutsero Government College. Along with the programme, special eye camp was conducted at the college, where Wele-ü, Ophthalmic Assistant at CHC Pfutsero and Wewe-ü Khalo, Optometrist, Shillong attended to 75 patients.

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State level training on IPPE-II Exercise underway

Participants with others during the State level training on IPPE-II Exercise coordinated by MGNREGA Cell, Rural Development held at RD Directorate. Our Correspondent Kohima | September 22

A State level training on IPPE-II Exercise coordinated by MGNREGA Cell, Rural Development got underway here at RD Directorate from September 21. The programme will go on till September 23. Intensive Participatory planning Exercise (IPPE)

started in 2014 focused on more participation of people from all sections in preparing MGNREGA Labour Budget in villages. The ministry had identified 2500 most backward Block on count of backwardness index developed by Planning Commission. The State of Nagaland has 24 such Blocks identified. “IPPE-II is the continu-

ation of IPPE-I with some components added to bring out better and more outputs in terms of building quality assets, enhancing livelihoods, elevating poverty etc,” informed Alemla J. Chishi, joint director (MGNREGA) while giving an introduction to the training programme. She also mentioned that IPPE-II would be con-

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The Committee for Organizing Local Arrangements led by NBCC youth secretary, Vikuo Rhi (front row second from right) and DABA Youth Director Toshi Longkumer (third from right) during one of the meeting held at Sophia Hall, DABA Office.

Dimapur, September 22 (mexN): The Council of Baptist Churches in North East India (CBCNEI) Youth Fest 2015 is scheduled to be held from October 9 to 11. The CBCNEI Youth Fest 2015, which is hosted by Nagaland Baptist Churches Council (NBCC), will be held in Dimapur Ao Baptist Church (DABA), Duncan Basti. The central theme of the youth fest is “Engage, Encounter, Edify.” Engage in meaningful and sustained involvement to adapt and overcome adversities for building resilient communities; A unique platform inviting young people to an

authentic encounter with Christ; Edify and nurture faith and spiritual development through worship and learning experiences that will engage and uplift each youth as they learn from each other. The main events will be bible study, workshop, colour night and worship services. Rev. Dr. Razouselie, ETC Jorhat will led the Bible Study, while the speakers in the evening services are Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho, general Secretary, NBCC, Jacob Issac, National Director, Alpha India and Bijoy Sangma, Asia pacific Baptist Federation. The workshop topic

and resource persons are as follows: Youth AlphaMarky Granadeepan and Caleb Ellis; Worship Central- Balajied Syiem and Team; Nurturing Emerging leaders- Aküm Longchari; Youth Counseling- Molly Johnson (BIM) and Entrepreneurship- Micah Johnson (BIM). Praise and Worship will be led by the “UNIFIED Worship Team”. NBCC Youth Secretary, Vikuo Rhi and DABA Youth Director Toshi Longkumer are undertaking the local arrangements for the event with a committee comprising of various churches, organisations and individuals.

ASHA training on Module 6&7 conducted in Kiphire

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ducted in all the Blocks where IPPE-I has been conducted and will emphasize on the important component that will be dear to the poor rural masses. Interacting with the participants on the second day, additional director, RD, Hilo Semp urged them to go through the exercise sincerely and to disseminate the information to the

village functionaries. “IPPE-I and IPPE-II is our responsibility and it is our duty to fulfill all the activities to be carried out in all the 24 Blocks,” he said adding that the ultimate aim is to uplift the rural people. The training covered subjects on Role of NSRLM in IPPE-II, IPPE-II building on IPPE-I and livelihood perspectives, positive outcome and challenges of IPPE-I, role of BPTs, DRTs and training architecture etc. The final day of the training will encompass field visit to an IPPE-II implemented village under Tseminyu Block The training was attended by BDOs, JEs, SOs, Technical Assistants, Pos and DRDA of all the IPPE Blocks, NRSLM, civil society organization and line departments.

A team of 27 children and 5 teachers from Blossom Preschool, Mokokchung went for a field trip to Assam Rifle Camp on September 22. Blossoms Preschool is dedicated to providing an educational setting for preschool children age three through five. The field trip was organised with the aim to enhance the learning ability of the child and to make sure that learning can be actually fun! The Assam Rifle especially the OC Sudesh Bhanga arranged transportation and refreshment for the trip, for which the Blossom Preschool proprietor and staff have expressed gratitude. Meanwhile, it is informed that the admission for the next session 2016 will begin from October 5 and enrollment forms will be available at the school from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm during weekdays.

Kiphire, September 22 (mexN): The fourth round ASHA training on Module 6&7 was conducted in Kiphire Sadar, Pungro Block and Sitimi/Seyochung Block of Kiphire district from August 25 to September 19. The training was held under the theme, ‘Mobilizing for action on violence against women.’ The resource persons for the training were Dr. Khelito (DTO), Tsivi (DPO DAPCU), Dr. Holiba (MO PHC), Dr. Mukhamchem (MO, MHT), Dr. A. Amos (MO, SHP), Seli Anar (DCM), Ahieto Tase (DPM), Kevi (DAM) and BPMs of respective blocks. Some of the topics covered were violence against women, TB, Non-Communicable Disease (NCD), HIV/AIDS and

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A section of the participants attending the fourth round ASHA training on Module 6&7 conducted in Kiphire district.

defects at birth. Monitoring officials from Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Chubala (ASHA Nodal Officer) and Abeni (Programme Manager MCTS) facilitated the training for Sitimi/Seyochung Block on September 17. Chubala told the ASHAs

to “maintain records well and supplement the health care system and activities” and said, “Work done by ASHAs go hand in hand with the reporting done at the PHCs and sub-centers.” She also mentioned about the various incentives for various activities, and urged the

ASHAs to work sincerely and assist in delivering health care to the community. At the training, confusions on entitlement and payment system were also cleared. Dr. W. Punsokiu, CMO Kiphire appreciated the service provided by the ASHAs and said, “It is through

your assistance that we are able to provide quality health care in the district.” He also appealed that they learn from the training and spread the message to the community. The ASHAs were also briefed on HMIS, MCTS, USSD. The training was attended by 114 ASHAs.

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STYF repair roads at Sitimi Zunheboto DPDB meeting held

Volunteers repair road at Sitimi Town during the social work held on September 21.

Kiphire, September 22 (mexN): Sitimi Town Youth Forum (STYF) conducted one-day social work on September 21 at Sitimi Town. The road connecting the Church colony, old town and Sitimi Village has been damaged due to incessant rain for months. STYF constructed a wooden bridge with materials voluntarily contributed from amongst the members. The work was undertakn under Solomon Sangtam, President and Kiyekhu Sumi,

general secretary. STYF in a press release has cautioned all departments to be in station at Sitimi HQ to work with the public of the area. The Forum expressed regret that there is no full-fledged EAC appointed for Sitimi Area and the EAC of Seyochung Area is taking care of Sitimi Area simultaneously. As such, the STYF urged the government to appoint full-fledged EAC for Sitimi area at the earliest.

ZuNheboto, September 22 (Dipr): The monthly Zunheboto District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held on September 22 at DC’s Conference Hall, Zunheboto. The meeting was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Zunheboto, Nunsangmenla Imchen. At the meeting, the board discussed the interdepartmental tournament scheduled to be held at last week of October and asked all departments to submit the list of participants before October 10. Executive Engineer, Department of Power, Er. Atoho

Achumi gave a power point presentation on the power scenario in the State with special reference to Zunheboto district and its sub divisional areas. DPO, DAPCU, Zunheboto, also highlighted the activities undertaken by NSACS and DAPCU and sought cooperation from all departments to combat and help people living with HIV/ AIDS in the district. The board also welcomed new members, namely, Divisional Forest Officer and District Veterinary Officer. The Chairperson also asked ATMA to give power point presentation in the next meeting.

International Day of Peace observed

Students from various schools and others during the commemoration of the Peace Channel’s 10th year of existence and the International Day of Peace held on September 21.

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Dimapur, September 22 (mexN): To commemorate the 10th year of its existence and the International Day of Peace, Peace Channel organized a programme under the theme ‘Partnerships for Peace- Dignity for All’ at Don Bosco Institute of Development and Leadership (DBIDL) on September 21. A press note issued by the Peace Channel Desk

stated that Rev. Varghese Alengaden, Founder Universal Solidarity Movement Indore as the chief guest, graced the programme. In his speech, he congratulated Peace Channel for making a difference in the society by touching the young people and the youths. He added that Peace comes from an agreement from one’s heart and encouraged the young people to stay committed

towards Peace Building. In the keynote address, Rev. Dr. Fr. Mathew Thuniampral exhorted the Peace Club members to be focused, to be watchful and become aware of oneself and live the life according to the awareness, reflection, action and evaluation. Guest speaker, Chingmei Konyak encouraged the young peace club members to believe in their dreams

and follow it. He also stressed on the dignity of labour and encouraged all to live in peace and harmony. Rev. Dr. CP Anto the founder and director of Peace Channel and principal NEISSR briefed the activities and achievements of the movement for last ten years. He also highlighted the future activities planned for the Peace Channel The highlights of the pro-

gramme included speech competition on the theme, ‘My role in building peace in the society.’ There were thirty-eight students from different schools of Dimapur district participated in the speech competition and over two hundred students and the youth attended the programme. Dennish welcomed the gathering and the talents show, choreography, group dance, special numbers, skit, folk dance and folk song added color to the commemoration. Witadthiu Meriam of St. Paul Hr Sec School, Lichano Yanthan of Government Hr Sec School, Gloria of El- Shaddai Academy were declared the winners of the speech competition. Yapangienla proposed the vote of thanks and the whole day event was concluded with the peace channel anthem.

The department of Elementary Education (pre-service) teacher trainees of DIET Wokha attended a seminar on maintenance and breeding of Aquarium fishes at Department of fisheries Wokha on September 14. Resource persons were Dr. Nchumbeni Humtsoe and Tsutsamo Ezung. Dr. Nchumbeni Humtsoe gave a talk on Health benefits of maintaining fish Aquarium and Importance of fish for food and health. Followed by a Video show on Breeding of one of the costliest ornamental fish; Melting down of the Himalayan mountain- Impact of climate change. Tsutsamo Ezung gave demonstration on breeding of ornamental fish.

ACYA conducts Catechism Teachers Camp

Participants of the Teachers Camp organised by Angami Catholic Youth Association at St. Dominic Savio's Parish, Chiephobozou.

Kohima, September 22 (mexN): The Angami Catholic Youth Association (ACYA) organised a Catechism Teachers Camp for three days at St. Dominic Savio's Parish, Chiephobozou from September 18 to 20. The camp was held for the three regions namely, SACYA, KTACYA & NACYA, The camp was organised under the topic, "The Four Pillars of the Church" which outlined the Catechism of the Catholic Church, that is, The Apostles Creed, The Seven Sacraments (Celebration of the Christian Mystery), The Ten Command-

ments (Christian Morality) and the Lord's Prayer (Christian Prayer). The four pillars can further expressed in faith, sacraments, commandments, and prayer. Altogether 75 youths from the three regions participated in the camp with Rev. Sr. Medokuonuo Margaret Sekhose and Rev. Fr. Pezalhukho George Rino as the resource persons. The next upcoming ACYA program for the remaining two regions (WACYA & CACYA) is slated to be held at Mary Help of Christians' Church Peducha, from September 25-27.

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MHA Special Secretary visits troubled Churachandpur district Our Correspondent Imphal | September 22 Special Secretary of Home Ministry's crucial Internal Security division, Ashok Prasad was welcomed by denizens of Churachandpur district on Tuesday, where he took stock of the law and order situation. To review the current law and order situation in Manipur, Prasad arrived in the capital Imphal yesterday on a two-day visit. Official sources said the MHA Special Secretary’s Manipur visit mainly focused on the trouble-torn Churachandpur where 9 people were recently killed by security forces during a violent protest. The protest in the Manipur’s interior district was triggered by the passing of three Bills in the state assembly on August 31. The people in the five hill districts have dubbed the three Bills as ‘anti-tribal.’ However, the Manipur Government says the Protection of Manipur People

Bill, 2015, the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (7th amendment) Bill, 2015 and the Manipur Shops and Establishments (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015 are intended to safeguard the indigenous communities by regulating influx of non-local into the state. The Manipur Government also adopted a resolution concerning the Naga Peace Accord signed by the Government of India and NSCN (IM) on August 3. The resolution also prompted anger, especially among the Naga population. The Government has been relentlessly trying to bring the agitating groups of the hills to the negotiating table, but it has turned out to be futile. Tribal civil society groups are demanding instead for a separate administration for the hill districts. Prasad was given a warm reception by a large number of people including village chiefs at Kangvai

Recognise our land, unique identity: UNC Dimapur, September 22 (mexN): The leaders of United Naga Council today made a representation to Ashok Prasad, Special Secretary, Internal Security, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) ‘strongly’ apprising and urging his immediate intervention on the “out-rightly rejected Bills and Resolutions” passed by the Manipur Legislative Assembly on August 31. The contents of the representation made available here through UNC general secretary, S Milan also urged him to take up all possible steps to expedite the “historic Indo-Naga Framework Accord” to its logical conclusion at the earliest. “It is impossible to live together with dignity and honour under the communal Government of Manipur” UNC told Prasad. Arguing that Nagas tribals and the Meitei Kingdom hardly shares common origin or history, the Council further maintained that its land is unique and Nagas had been living in a Village Republic free from internal and external forces since time immemorial. “We have been made a part of Manipur not through the conquest of Meitei Maharajah nor by our consent” it further stated. The UNC further said that the killing of the civilians, including a minor, while defending tribal rights, is nothing but a deliberate attempt of the “communal” Government of Manipur to suppress, oppress and exploit tribal rights and to grab their land. “The communal State forces had used rubber bullets for the valley protestors while live bullets were used against the peaceful loving and democratic tribal protestors in tribal hill areas,” UNC alleged. at around 9 am. Later, he attended a huge public meeting at Lamka public ground. The Joint Action Committee (JAC) for Churachandpur, which has been spearheading the agitation in the district, submitted a memorandum to

the MHA Special Secretary. In the memorandum, the JAC demands a separate administration for the hill region of Manipur, according to reports reaching here. It also explained adverse effect on the interests of the tribal people

Exempt us from mining law: M'laya CM 'Resume talks with ULFA (Pro-talk) faction' ShilloNg, September 22 (iaNS): The Meghalaya government has requested the central government to exempt it from mining laws so that coal extraction can continue, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said on Monday. He said he had raised the issue with both Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and now Narendra Modi after the National Green Tribunal ordered an interim ban on "rat-hole" coal mining in Meghalaya in April 2014. Coal mining in Meghalaya is ostensibly a part of the "customary tribal rights". "We have made out a special case to exempt sixth schedule areas in Meghalaya from the purview of central mining laws for which we are highlighting paragraph 12A (b) of the (consti-

Three HPCD cadres arrested aizawl, September 22 (eNS): Mizoram Police have apprehended three leading Hmar People’s Convention Democrats (HPCD) militants in a midnight raid at Hmarkhawlien, a town on the Assam Mizoram border. The arrested HPCD militants include self-styled sergeant Lalchuailo a.k.a L Hmar, 36, who was the commander in an ambush of a police outpost at Khawlian village, Mizoram, earlier this year and involved in several extortion operations. Another is self-styled Private Reuben Lalrammawia, 19, who is believed to have taken part in the March ambush of a convoy of MLAs that led to the death of three policemen and wounding of six others. The 3rd man arrested has been identified as H Lala, 68, who has been accused of helping in the militant group’s recruitment processes. He is the father of HPCD “Commander” Biakliana. The trio have been brought to Aizawl, reaching the Aizawl Police Station at 11 am.

tution's)Sixth Schedule so that application of central laws in the State relating to mining may be rescinded through a presidential notification," Sangma said. The chief minister, who was replying to a calling attention motion moved by opposition Hill State People's Democratic Party legislator Witting Mawsor, said that invoking of the provision will enable the state government to regulate mining activities in accordance with Meghalaya Mines and Minerals Policy, 2012.Informing the legislators that the ban on mining and transportation of coal has had adverse impact on the state's economy and revenue earnings, Sangma said that his government is making all efforts to ensure that NGT ruling vacated.

guwahati, September 22 (pti): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Tuesday asked the Centre to resume talks with the protalk faction of insurgent outfit ULFA at the earliest. Last Sunday, ULFA (ProTalk) chairman Arabinda

Rajkhowa had threatened to abandon the peace process and take an "alternative path" if the Centre fails to resolve their problems by November 30. Rajkhowa alleged that he Centre was quite apathetic to their demands raised.

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agartala, September 22 (iaNS): Around 6,000 Congress workers on Tuesday courted arrest while 5 people, including 2 policemen, sustained minor injuries during a civil disobedience stir by the opposition party here. The civil disobedience movement was organised by the Youth Congress in support of their 6 demands, including inquiry by the CBI in all chit fund cases, allowance to unemployed youth, and checking corruption in government departments. Braving rain, actorturned Congress leader Raj Babbar, Youth Congress' allIndia president Amrinder Singh Raja Brar, Tripura's Leader of Opposition Sudip Roy Barman, state party chief Birajit Sinha and Youth Congress' state unit president Sushanta Chowdhury led the four-hour-long agitation. Deputy Superintendent of Police (Central) Rajendra Datta said five people including two policemen sustained minor injuries in a scuffle between the agitators and security personnel.

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no.dHfW-5/23/Trg/nsg/2009-10/6388-96: Applications are hereby invited from local intending candidates to undergo training in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) and Female Health Worker (FHW) for 2015-16 sessions at 4 Schools of Nursing, Nagaland. The last date for receipt of application is 7th October 2015. For detailed information, login to the website www.nhmnagaland.in Sd/- (DR. NANDIRA CHANGKIJA) Principal Director H&FW

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We the parents and relatives of Lt. Wekupe Mekrisuh (S/o Losu Mekrisuh) who left us following an unfortunate vehicular incident on LPT truck bearing registration No. NL-08A 2586 on 12 September midnight at Medziphema. We extend our sincere thanks to Losami Community of Dimapur, Kohima, Pfutsero and Phek Town, friends and relatives from Kohima and Lai Village, Dimapur Civil Hospital and Chumukedima Traffic Police Zone 2. May God bless each one of you abundantly. - Loving parents & relatives

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I, Shri. Vipan Kumar @ Bipan Kumar, S/o Rajanesh Kumar Pal, R/o ARTC and School 3rd Mile, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India. 2. That my actual and correct name is Vipan Kumar and my actual/real date of birth is 08/12/1994. 3. That in my office documents my name was wrongly written/ entered as Bipan Kumar, and my date of birth as 26/08/1993. 4. That this affidavit is made for the purpose to declare that my actual and correct name is Vipan Kumar and my date of birth as 08/12/1994, and to change and rectify my name and date of birth in my service documents and records. Solemnly sworn before me.

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Subject: - E-tender for hiring of Vehicles. In continuation of this office letter No.G-587/Gen/2015-16/ dated 11.09.2015, e-Tender for hiring of vehicles for fields, HQ & ETR, duties of GMTD Nagaland had been cancelled due to administrative reasons. In lieu of this new Tender No-G-587/Gen/2015-16/14 a dated 17.09.2015 is uploaded on website www.tenderwozrd.com/ BsnLKoL on 18.09.2015/ 19/09.2015. This is issued with the approval of competent authority. agM o/o gMTd, BsnL, dimapur-797112

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E-Tender is invited from prospective bidders for supply of vehicles on hire within Nagaland State. Interested bidders may obtain the E-Tender document from website www.tenderwizard.com/BSNLKOL. The last date of obtaining the E-Tender documents is 12.10.2015 at 1500 hrs. The tender documents should be uploaded on or before 12.10.2015, 1500 hrs and the same will be opened on 12.10.2015 at 1530 hrs. general Manager, BsnL, nLd ssa, dimapur-797112

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Recruitment results for Physical and Medical test in pursuance of No.FHQ/ RO-1/2015-16/565 Dt.17/09/2015 for the post of SI, ASI, Naik Clerk, Driver Constable, Fireman and WRO which was conducted on 22/09/2015 at NAPTC, Chumukedima will be published on 24/09/2015 in local dailies. Written Examination will be held on 24/09/2015 at 10:00 am at NAPTC, Chumukedima. Those candidates who qualify for written examination are directed to bring writing materials – Clipboard, pencil, pen, etc. for the said examination. D.I.G.(F & ES), Nagaland, Kohima.

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Applications are invited from local Ex. ITI passed out candidates to undergo Apprenticeship Training from reputed Firms (viz; Hyundai, Dimapur Diesels, Nili Nissan, Progressive Motors, Renault, etc) for Sl. No.1-3, under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 for the following trades at Kohima and Dimapur in different establishments during 2015 – 2016 & 2015-2017. dimapur Kohima 1. Motor Mechanic 9 seats 6 seats 3 seats 2. Diesel Mechanic 6 seats 3 seats 3 seats 3. Welder 7seats 6 seats 1 seat 4. Surveyor 4 seats 4 seats 5. Carpentry 10 seats 8 seats 2 seats 6. Radio & TV 1 Seat 1 Seat Application should reach the undersigned office on orbefore 30/09/2015 along with all necessary documents. sd/MuTHIngnyuBa sangTaM Director, Employment & Craftsmen Training, Nagaland, Kohima

Inaugural | Kohima 24th Sept 2015-09-16 | Capital Convention Centre | 0930 Hrs Chief Guest : Dr. Neikiesalie Kire, Hon’ble Minister for Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Government of Nagaland Host : Veduvelu Nienu Invocation : Magdalene Ezung, Asstt Pastor, Faith Harvest Church Welcome Note : Medo Yhokha, Convenor Organizing Committee Special No : Keneisedenuo Zatsu Key Note address : Vipralhou Kesiezie, Director SCERT Speech : Chief Guest Summing up : 1030 Hrs : Competition begins

Closing | Kohima 25th Sept 2015-09-16 | Capital Convention Center | 1600 Hrs Special Guest : Dr. Visakhonü Hibo, Principal Japfü Christian College, Kigwema Host : Jepi Y Chisho Reflection & Comments : Daniel Thong, Sr. Lecturer SCERT Special No : Speech : Special Guest Prize Distribution : Acknowledgement : Er. Seyievizo Tsukru, Chairman Fountain Club

Panel of Officials PronouncErs Dr. Bendangyapangla Dr. Theyiesinuo Keditsu Dr. Imlienla Imchen Temsutula Longkumer Khyochano TCK Ngully Veduvelu Nienu Mechüni Whiso Bendangzenla Kenei Mezhür

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India invites US firms to invest in energy sector Farmers Field School on IPM launched in Longjang WaShiNgtoN, SepteMber 22 (iaNS): India has invited US companies to invest in the Indian energy sector as India-US collaboration offered great potential, in view of India’s enormous energy needs and the US resources, capabilities and technology. The invitation was extended by Minister of State for Power Piyush Goyal at the India-US Ministerial Energy Dialogue cochaired by him and the US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz here Monday. He also invited US firms to participate in India’s unconventional hydrocarbons sector, especially in the field of exploration and exploitation of alternate energy sources such as shale oil, shale gas and gas

hydrates. During the dialogue, the two sides reviewed the progress made by the six Working Groups of the Energy Dialogue and identified new areas for cooperation, according to an Indian Embassy media release. They also reviewed various energy related issues agreed in the IndiaUS Joint Statement during President Barack Obama’s visit to India in January. Goyal stressed the Indian government’s goal of providing 24x7 power across India by 2019 by creating cost effective infrastructure which was sustainable and inclusive of clean energy solutions. Stressing India’s commitment to pursue a green path to growth, he spoke

of India’s ambitious plans for deployment of 175 GW renewable power capacities by 2022. These would include 100 GW of solar and 60 GW of wind, which may require investment of around $150 billion in the next seven years. Goyal also expounded on the government’s objective of construction of 100 smart cities which would include in its blueprint adequate provisions for power generation, usage of renewable and energy efficiency technologies and comprehensive waste management programme. During the Dialogue, presentations were made on progress made under various joint research programmes. It was agreed to explore

Aircel to launch 4G services by end of year MuMbai, SepteMber 22 (DNa MoNey): The company already possesses 4G band in Andhra pradesh, Tamil nadu, Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Assam, the North East and J&K. The company has also announced that it will rollout as many as 13,000 2G,3G and 4G sites across the country. Leading mobile services provider Aircel has plans to launch 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) services at a mass scale by the end of the year, to pose competition to other market players, according to an ET report. The company already possesses 4G band in Andhra pradesh, Tamil nadu, Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Assam, the North East and J&K. The company has also announced that it will rollout as many as 13,000 2G,3G and 4G sites across the country. Sameer Dave, CTO of the company, told ET that Aircel has to be in the market sooner than later, adding that the company is hopeful of launch by the end of this year. Airtel has already launched panIndia 4G services, and Reliance, Idea and Vodafone are supposed to make the services available this year. Aircel launched 4G services in 2013 to become the second telecom operator after Airtel to launch 4G services in India. The company had its first launch in Chennai and rest of Tamil Nadu and a few other ‘business critical’ circles. At that time. for developing the infrastructure for 4G services, Aircel partnered with Chinese 4G equipment supplier ZTE.

NeW DeLhi, SepteMber 22 (iaNS): Miami-headquartered affordable handset-maker BLU (Bold Like Us) on Tuesday entered the Indian market with the launch of 2 Windows-based smartphones - BLU Win HD LTE and BLU Win JR LTE - priced at Rs.7,999 and Rs.5,999 respectively. The BLU Win HD LTE will come with a 5-inch HD display and a 8-megapixel rear camera. It will be powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor and have dual-SIM facility. The Win JR LTE will feature a 4.5-inch display, 1GB RAM and the same 410 Snapdragon processor.

India’s ranking in broadband penetration drops: UN uNiteD NatioNS, SepteMber 22 (iaNS): India’s global position in broadband penetration dropped from 125 in 2013 to 131 in 2014 out of 189 countries, according to the State of Broadband report by the United Nations. The UN Broadband Commission’s report said 57 percent of the world’s people remain offline and unable to take advantage of the enormous economic and social benefits the internet can offer. The report was released just ahead of the forthcoming Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit in New York and the parallel meeting of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development on September 26. The Broadband Commission comprises more than 50 leaders from across a range of government and industry sectors. India ranked 80 among 133 developing countries on percentage of households with internet in 2014. The broadband penetra-

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‘The State of Broadband’ is a global snapshot of broadband network access and affordability, with country-by country data measuring broadband access against key advocacy targets set by the Commission in 2011. New figures confirm that 3.2 billion people are now connected, up from 2.9 billion last year and equating to 43% of the global population. But while access to the internet is approaching saturation levels in the developed world, internet is only accessible to 35 percent of people in developing countries. The Asia-Pacific region now accounts for half of all active mobile broadband subscriptions, with Macao, China easily taking top place with 322 active mobile broadband subscriptions per 100 people - or just over three subscriptions per inhabitant - followed by second-ranked Singapore (156 subscriptions per 100 people) and Kuwait (140 subscriptions per 100 people), the report said.

MokokchuNg, SepteMber 22 (MexN): Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Mokokchung launched Farmers Field School on Integrated Pest Management at Longjang Village on September 10. Mejasenzung, Agriculture Field Assistant, DAO, Mokokchung chaired the programme. The keynote address was given by Bendangjungla, Subject Matter Specialist (Genetic & Plant Breeding), who shared the concept of Farmers Field School and gave a brief introduction on Integrated Pest Management modules. During the technical session, Dr. Ruopfüselhou Kehie, Subject Matter Spe-

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DiMapur, SepteMber 22 (MexN): A stakeholders’ meeting-cum-workshop on “Post GI Registration - Marketing & Promotion Initiatives” was organised by NERAMAC Ltd, a Govt. of India enterprise jointly with Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) - Centre for WTO Studies on September 16 in Guwahati. A press note received here informed that workshop focused on post-GI initiatives with representations from producer groups and authorized users of already registered GI products from the North East region. They participated with products like Naga tree tomato; Naga Raja Mircha (Naga king chilly); Arunachal’s orange; Sikkim’s large cardamom; Mizo chillies; Assam’s Karbi Anglong ginger; Tezpur litchi (As-

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sam); Khasi’s mandarin and Memang Narang (Meghalaya); Kachai lemon (Manipur); and Tripura’s queen pineapple. Representatives and authorised users of Muga Silk & Orthodox Tea of Assam, Naga chillies of Nagaland were also presented, it added. The NERAMAC further reiterated it has managed to obtain the most coveted GI registration for ten horticultural crops of North East during March - April 2015. Nagaland state was represented by Confederation of Naga Farmers’ Union, Kohima Division led by President Arhi Khruomo; General Secretary Makolie Suosahie and GI Member Dokho Vielie and Nourhevituo respectively. The representatives were sponsored by Horticulture Department of Nagaland, it was informed.

Improving livelihood of farmers through horticultural crops LoNgLeNg, SepteMber 22 (MexN): Skill oriented training themed “Livelihood improvement of tribal farmers through horticultural crops intervention’’ was held from September 8 to 11 at KVK office, Longleng for practising farmers. The training, organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Longleng under ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland centre, was attended by 25 farmers. The training benefited 2 blocks covering Yangching, Auching, Bhumnyu, Hukphang, Mule, Orangkong and Pongching village. The inaugural programme was graced by L. Gangte, SBI Branch Manager, Longleng as chief guest. He encouraged the farmers to visit bank and avail the banking facilities. He stated that genuine farmers should have a proper knowledge and awareness about banking facilities. A press release informed that the four days training consisted four technical sessions where the participants learnt the scope of horticulture for livelihood improvement through horticultural crops intervention. The farmers were trained on production technology of mandarin, banana, pineapple, cabbage, tomato, large cardamom and ginger; tubers crops grown in North East and scope, problems, strategies and its methods of multiplication; propagation methods of fruits crops,

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organic farming in vegetables, IPM and IDM of vegetables and fruits crops, rain water harvesting and its utilization for horticultural crops; management of pig and uses of animal and poultry manures in horticultural crops, demonstration on ginger pickle and candy making and banking facilities for the farmers. A film on scientific cultivation practices of vegetables, vermicomposting, pro tray single sprout ginger bud techniques and Zabo Farming System covering different discipline was also screened. The resource persons for the technical session were Dr. Manoj Kumar Subject Matter Specialist (Agronomy), Dr. P Chowdhury SMS (SWCE), Dr. Lily Ngullie SMS (Animal Science), E Lireni Kikon SMS (Plant Protection), Dr. Patu Khate Zeliang SMS (Plant Breeding), Thungchano S Ezung, Programme Assistant (Home Science), D Pandey, SBI Longleng Branch and K Lily Rangnamei SMS (Horticulture). The valedictory programme was graced by I Changsang, EAC, Yongnya Longleng as chief guest. He encouraged the farmers to accept the scientific technology of cultivation of horticultural crops. He maintained that farmers can also generate income by practicing vegetables cultivation. Certificate was distributed to all the trainees by the chief guest.

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cialist (Plant Protection) trained the farmers on various management tactics for rice pests through practical demonstration, including releasing of Trichogramma, setting up of Pheromone traps and application of rodenticides in Rice ecosystem. This was followed by the farmers’ experience sharing and distribution of pest management equipments. Rüyosü Nakro, Subject Matter Specialist (Agricultural Extension) encouraged the farmers to equip themselves with the latest pest management strategies taking advantage of the school opened under the aegis of Department of Agriculture.

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tion level was 15.3 percent in 2014 compared to 13 percent penetration in 2013. India scored 136th position in individuals using the internet in 2014, with 18 percent individuals using the internet. It was an improvement over the 142nd position in 2013. “The UN SDG remind us that we need to measure global development by the number of those being left behind,” International Telecommunication Union Secretary-General Houlin Zhao said . “The market has done its work connecting the world’s wealthier nations, where a strong business case for network roll-out can easily be made,” Zhao, who serves as co-vice chairman of the commission with Unesco director-general Irina Bokova said. “Our important challenge now is to find ways of getting the four billion people online who still lack the benefits of Internet connectivity, and this will be a primary focus of the Broadband Commission going forward,” he said.

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as areas of future cooperation under the Energy Dialogue. Discussions were also held in the working groups on financing of clean energy technology as well as on innovative financing for renewable energy microfinance and micro enterprises. It was recognised that coal based power plants would continue to be the mainstay of India’s electricity generation source in the coming decades. However, the Indian delegation urged the US to share technology related to supercritical coal plants as well as share best practices and tools to improve efficiency and carbon footprint of existing power plants.

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SSA functionaries sensitized on U-DISE Kohima, September 22 (Dipr): Sensitization cum workshop on Unified District Information System for Education (U-DISE) 2015-16 for block and district functionaries of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) under Kohima district was held at the DC’s conference hall here on September 22. Speaking at the meeting, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi urged the district and sub-division

in-charge of data collection in all the schools to give accurate and factual figures. Stating that whatever is given for planning purpose to the Central government depends on information provided by the State, she requested the authorized officials not to make mistake in data. She pointed out that it is very difficult to correct once the information goes to the Centre. DEO cum District Project Co-ordinator DMA SSA, Kohima, K Mary Dzuvichu

in her keynote address stated that SSA, RMSA are a big extension of the education department. She underlined the need to work together with cooperation to collect all the information to bring about fruitful developments. She said that U-DISE with schools as the data collection unit and district as the unit of data dissemination has been successfully developed jointly by National University of Educational Planning and Administration

(NUEPA). Data collection of all schools’ infrastructure, teachers, and student enrollment up to the level of class 12 should be quality information and made unique, she added. Meanwhile, Mission Director Thejawelie Gregory maintained that U-DISE exercise is very important and there needs to be consistent data at the grassroots level. He informed all concerned to give importance to Head Teachers and look forward to give the

required information. While seeking data, one should not think of the income negative and that data must be realistic, he said. He also highlighted the 161 schools projects submitted to the Center for computer data learning (CDL). Out of 161 schools, he said, only 15 schools qualified for CDL and the rest was sidelined due to absence of electrification. Remaining schools will be included in the supplementary plan, he added.

NUEPA, under the direction of Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD) Department of School Education & Literacy New Delhi, has formulated a tentative calendar of activities to be followed for ensuring smooth data collection and computer co-ordination between all officers involved in U-DISE. In this regard, DMA SSA Kohima organized sensitizationcum-workshop on U-DISE 2015-16 at district levels.

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‘BizHorn 2015’ festival at ICFAI Dimapur, September 22 (mexN): ICFAI University Nagaland, Department of Management is organizing ‘BizHorn 2015’ festival on September 24 and 25 at ICFAI University Campus, 6th Mile, Sovima. Khrienuo C Metha, Secretary and Team Leader, Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency will be the chief guest at the formal program on September 24. ‘BizHorn 2015’ is a two-day management festival which encompasses events embracing various aspects of management and simulated corporate functioning and provides the students with rostrum to explore their forte and talents, a press release from the organizing committee informed. Some attractions of the events are: Business Plan, Ad Campaign, Debate, Sketching, Just-In-Time, Mock Interview, Paper Art, Role Play, PC Gaming, Table Tennis, A-Team, Corporate Relay etc. The festival is organised by the management students with guidance from the faculty members. There will be attractive prizes for the winners, the release added.

Workshop for prioritization of DEO office Peren informs medicinal plants underway

The Classic Club Kohima with the Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya during their courtesy visit on September 18.

NYK invites application for Outstanding Youth Club Award Dimapur, September 22 (mexN): Nehru Yuva Kendra Phek, Kiphire and Wokha have invited applications for one best Youth Club/ Mahila Mandal for Outstanding Youth Club Award at the district level for the year 2015-16. Youth Clubs and Mahila Mandals registered under Society Registration Act or corresponding State Act of Nagaland and affiliated to NYK are eligible to apply for the Award, informed

a release issued by NYK Wokha, Phek, Kiphire DYC Y Laksman Singh. The award money is Rs 25,000/- at the district level. The selected Youth Club will be qualified for State level competition, where Rs. 1,00,000/- will be given to the winner. At the national level, there are three awards of Rs 5,00,000/, Rs. 3,00,000/- and Rs. 2,00,000/- for the first, second and third winners respectively.

The last date for submission of completed application forms (along with necessary/ supporting documents) in the prescribed format (available in the office of NYK Wokha, Phek and Kiphire districts) is September 28. The programmes and activities conducted by the Youth Clubs/ Mahila Mandals from 1.4.2014 to 31.3.2015 will be evaluated for selection of the award.

Dimapur, September 22 (mexN): Conservation Assessment and Management Prioritization (CAMP) workshop for prioritization of medicinal plants in Nagaland is being held in Dimapur at Hotel Acacia. The workshop, which started September 22, will end on September 25. Eminent people in the field of medicinal plants are attending the workshop, according to a press release. Inaugurating the workshop, M Lokeswara Rao, PCCF & HoFF, informed that Nagaland is located in one of the 25 hotspots of the world in terms of biodiversity. Forests cover an area of 13,318 sq. km corresponding to 80.33% of the state’s total geographical area. He pointed out that the state’s forests form a part of the Indo-Myanmar biodiversity hotspot, which is one of the 25 recognized biodiversity hotspots of the world and rich in medicinal plants. Therefore, he said, prioritization of medicinal plants is essential for their conservation. The release informed that CAMP, a precursor of

any conservation action program, is a process that helps in identifying the species and to draw attention for informed conservation action. This process adopts a strategic approach and confirms the active involvement of experts who are well versed with the concerned species that are in the focus of consultation. This process thus helps in reaching a consensus. Further, it includes intensive literature consultation and assessment of threats to wild populations of carefully selected species for a geographical region or a country by specific group of experts. These experts come together for this purpose in a 3 to 4 days specially organized workshop for brainstorming, sharing assimilated knowledge on the population status, its trend, geographical range of its occurrence, various threats faced by them etc, it added. The CAMP process has been effectively utilized by FRLHT (Foundation for Revitalisation of Local Health Traditions), Bangalore over the past 20 years using IUCN Red List Cat-

egories and Criteria to undertake rapid assessment of prioritised medicinal plant species of conservation concern in different states/regions of India. FRLHT in collaboration with the State Forest Departments has conducted 15 CAMP workshops covering 17 states, the release stated. These assessments have resulted in identifying 316 threatened medicinal plant species and conservation action for prioritised species. These species assessed during 15 CAMP workshops are distributed across three IUCN threat categories, namely Critically Endangered (CR – 55 species), Endangered (EN – 127 species) and Vulnerable (VU – 134 species). Following are the expected outcome from the workshop: Assigning IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) Red List Status to the candidate taxa under the assessment; Documentation of threats; Identification of management priorities for taxa assessed to be of conservation concern in the region.

Pfutsero Govt. College Training for panel lawyers underway in Kohima Y Longkumer, Regis- perience sharing, quiz, role September any citizen by reason of ecoobserves Literary Day Kohima, 22 (mexN): A two-day nomic or other disabilities, a trar, Gauhati High court, play, use of movie clippings, pfutSero, September 22 (mexN): The 33rd Literary Day of Pfutsero Government College was held on September 18 at the college auditorium. Themed “Literature is the expression of life,” the day saw competitions on essay, elocution, debate, quiz and extempore speech. The essay writing was on the topic “The role of literature in preservation of culture and tradition in context of Nagaland.” Chandini Singsit, Asstt. Professor, HoD

English, was the moderator. The elocution competition held on the topic “Social networking and youth today” was moderated by Wetso-ü Medo, Asstt. Professor. Moderated by Wepekhro, Asstt. Professor, the debate competition was held on the topic “Naga sovereignty is a myth.” Quiz was conducted on General Knowledge and Inter-Disciplinary of the Syllabus, where Tavezo Theluo, Asstt. Professor was the quiz master.

‘Training of Panel Lawyers for Advancing Lawyering Skills’, organized by the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority started on September 22 at the Administrative Training Institute, Kohima. Justice LS Jamir, Judge, Guwahati High Court, in his inaugural address highlighted the provision of Article 39A of the Constitution which provides for equal justice and free legal aid to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to

press release informed. He further emphasized on the characteristics of a good lawyer which includes integrity, competency, an innate sense of right and wrong, open-mindedness, receptivity to new ideas, good communication skills, hardwork and encouraged the panel lawyers to provide competent legal services. He also maintained that a high sense of responsibility is cast upon the lawyers while helping the weak and the down trodden.

Kohima Bench set the tone for the training by sharing her experience as a professional lawyer and reminded the importance of having sound knowledge of law in providing quality legal service. She also urged the participants to work without any bias and to establish a good relationship with the clients. Tongpang L Jamir, Master Trainer for the programme underlined the training method, which includes group discussion, ex-

prior reading with discussion, snowballing, pyramiding method, power points and flip-chart writing. In the inaugural programme, the welcome address was delivered by the Nino Iralu, Member Secretary, Nagaland State Legal Services Authority, vote of thanks was pronounced by Cheliam Khiamniungan, Master trainer for the programme. Panel lawyers from eleven districts are participating in the training.

Monday onwards. SASU president, Teisovi Thorie in a press release informed that Home Minister Y Patton has provided Rs. 5,50,000 to the1075 affected students of St. Joseph College, Jakhama; Japfü Christian College,

Dimapur, September 22 (mexN): 37 Assam Rifles has started a six-week long Skill Development Programme for local youth at Medziphema on September 14, where the youth will be trained on operating excavators, road rollers and tippers. According to a press release from Assam Rifles,

Unidentified body kept at District Hospital morgue

Farmers’ exhibition cum sales day at Kohima

aged around 40 to 45 years, height around 5’6” with fair complexion, was wearing grey colour pants and a green T-Shirt and bare footed. The victim was taken to District Hospital, but died the same night during medical observation. After conducting all formalities, the dead body has been kept at the District Hospital Morgue for identification, the release added.

Kohima, September 22 (mexN): Kohima Municipal Council administrator today highlighted that the council had designated certain areas within the main town for dumping/ collection of garbages; however, some citizens continue to dump garbage at their own convenient spots on the main road leading to strewing of wastes and garbage all along the main town roads. In this, the administrator, Kovi Meyase, appealed to all the citizens of Kohima town to desist from such practices. Further, he asked all the respective ward chairmen to identify such offender and initiate needful measures to contain the menace or report to the KMC office for further necessary action.

KPC invites articles for magazine Kohima, September 22 (mexN): The magazine committee of the Kohima Press Club (KPC) has invited articles from all the members for publication in the KPC magazine. The members have been asked to send the same at kohimapressclubmag@gmail.com on or before October 31. All the members have also been requested to submit passport size photo along with their details like name, KPC membership number, media house, and contact number for publication in the said magazine. The decision to bring out the KPC magazine was taken at the KPC general body meeting last month to commemorate 15 years of its existence by 2016.

NASU supports WSSU stand Dimapur, September 22 (mexN): Niuland Area Students’ Union (NASU) has extended support to the Western Sumi Students’ Union’s (WSSU) stand on cancellation of 13 Primary Teachers, who were recently appointed in WSSU jurisdiction “without following linguistic norms.” NASU president, Mughaka Chophy in a press release further appealed to the department concerned to cancel the appointment of those Primary Teachers at the earliest.

Kohima, September 22 (mexN): Nagaland State Pharmacy Council in collaboration with the Kohima District Pharmacists Union will be observing World Pharmacist Day on September 25 at Zonal Council Hall, Kohima. RF Lotha, Registrar will speak on the significance of the day and the main speakers will be Dziesevotuo and S. Lithungo, Law Committee Member, The youth department of Chakhesang Christian Revival Church Kohima held its three Pharmacy Council of India. All the pharmacists in and days Bible Camp from September 11 to 13 at Generation Countdown Youth Ministry around Kohima have been requested to attend the pro(GCYM), Sovima, Dimapur. The speakers were Vemüriyi Vadeo, Associate Professor, gramme without fail.

financed by Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, Mumbai. This is the first programme, in which Tata Trusts has collaborated with the Assam Rifles for welfare and development in Nagaland, the release said. Similar programmes have also been started for Systematic Theology, OTS; Rev. Robert Kikon, Soaking and Healing Ministry; Rüültraining of farmers in Wokha houtuo Medo, Director, Grace Transforming Life Ministry; Anne S. Kezo, Instructor, and Shamatore. Christian Education, OTS; and Victor Kuotsu, Director, Soul and Light Ministry.

Dimapur, September 22 (mexN): Dimapur Police found one unidentified critically ill man at Rail Bazar, Dimapur on September 21, who later died in a hospital the same night. The victim has been identified as Sanjay Lama (as per the OPT record), but other details could not be ascertained, PRO, Dimapur Police informed in a press release. The person,

KMC on random dumping of garbage

World Pharmacist Day in Kohima

the programme was conceived keeping in view the proposed four-laning of National Highway-29. As part of the programme, forty local youth from areas in and around Medziphema will be trained on driving, operating, and maintaining the equipments. The programme is being

Kohima, September 22 (mexN): ATMA Kohima organised Exhibition cum Sales Day on September 11 at Kohima Local Ground (Khouchiezie). The yearly event was organised with an objective of providing a platform to the farmers to showcase their products and sell them, a press release from District Agriculture Officer & Project Director (ATMA), Kohima informed. D Suokhrie, Ad-

Dimapur, September 22 (mexN): Dhansiri River Flood Control Board (DRFCB) today informed all fishermen that fishing at Dhansiri and Diphu river is totally banned with effect from October 1, 2015. Any person violating the ban will be penalized, stated DRFCB chairman, Hokheto Kiba in a press release.

Kohima, September 22 (mexN): The Nagaland Rural Development Service Association (NRDSA) will hold its general conference on September 24 at RD Conference Hall, Kohima at 12:00 noon. The conference will be held under the theme “Rural development and beyond.” Chief Secretary Pankaj Kumar will grace the occasion as the chief guest. Rural Development (RD) director Metsubo Jamir will exhort the gathering, while keynote address will be given by Kelei Zeliang, secretary to RD department.

Kigwema; St. Paul School, Phesama; Loyola School, Jakhama; and Government High School, Kigwema. The allowances will be provided to the students in their respective schools and colleges, stated Teisovi Thorie.

Skill development programme in Medzpihema

Fishing banned at Dhansiri and Diphu river

NRDSA general conference

Students affected by Phesama landslide informed Kohima, September 22 (mexN): The Southern Angami Students' Union (SASU) has informed all students who were affected by the NH-29 Phesama landslide to avail their accommodation allowance from

pereN, September 22 (mexN): Office of the District Education Officer, Peren has informed that as per information received from the director of school education, the pay slip of all the state employees in respect of upgraded and re-designated post of the gazette officers will henceforth be issued from directorate of treasury & accounts with immediate effect. Therefore, all the officers referred above whose pay slip is being issued by the Directorate of School Education have been informed to submit their Service Book to the Deputy District Education Officer, Peren on or before September 28 for onward submission.

ditional Director, Directorate of Agriculture, graced the programme as chief guest, where four FIGs/ SHGs from each block and 3 Input dealers participated. Training on sustainability of FIGS/ CIGS/ SHGS Meanwhile, ATMA Kohima organized training on Sustainability of FIGs/ CIGs/ SHGs on September 17 at ATMA Training Hall, Kohima. The participants

included members from different FIGs which were formed under ATMA Kohima. Resource person Menuoneituo Chadi, Chief Operating Officer (Livelihood & Skills), NRSLM Kohima briefed the participants on the functioning and purpose of FIG/CIG/SHG. He further encouraged them to continue their activities in a sustainable manner. Matters regarding record bookkeeping and main-

tenance of finance issues were discussed. The programme was followed by Farmers’ Award programme for the best farmer and FIGs for the year 2014-15. DAO & PD ATMA, Kohima Vizonyu Liezie gave away the awards. The awardees were Lhoutsolie Kaco, Nisorieno Meru, Zakieleto Tsükrü, Yhunsenle Thong, Ade Angami, Kehinye FIG, Kevi Krotho FIG and Noune SHG.

School education department interview result Kohima, September 22 (mexN): In compliance to the High Court order dated 29/04/15, the director of school education has notified that the interview result of successful candidates of Grade III and other categories of teachers (Advertised NO. 1/2003-04 dated 7/7/03) has been put up in the notice board of the Directorate of School Education. A press release from director of school education, Zayevi Nyekha directed all the successful candidates to produce their admit card before the legal and confidential section for necessary actions on or before September 30, 2015. It further notified that in accordance with the department notification order NO.EDS/E/16/0 dt 05/08/91, the Grade IV posts were directly appointed from among the land owners. The press note further stated that appointments will not be made based on the interview result.

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The Morung Express X issue 260X issue 185 Thursday 9volume July 2015 volume By dr. asangba Tzüdir

Addressing Backdoor Entry – Way Forward

he dust of backdoor appointments seem to have evaporated too quickly or possibly the Naga political problem heightened by the dubious ‘Framework Agreement’ have sidelined other equally pressing concerns. But whatever the circumstance, what cannot be denied is the fact that Nagas are somehow ingenious in starting things. The number of bodies and unions in our land is a classic case that Nagas have presented to the world. Like a habitual exercise, somehow we easily start off things but tragically, we fail to work out and develop bases or modalities to sustain or carry forward the real cause and objective for which ‘it’ came into existence. The absence of support bases also destabilize the ‘power’ that is required to generate and provide the much needed momentum even in the fight for our justified claims. Skeletons have tumbled out of the closet with the massive back door appointments and ACAUT has done their part by exposing it in the newspapers. Though, it has not gone beyond that. Reasons can be attributed to the absence of support bases coupled with our lackadaisical attitude of being in ones comfort zone and selfishness. Well, exposing backdoor appointments has supposedly put brakes on those who might be possibly vying entry from the back and might have also shaken the ‘faith’ of those who have entered through the backdoor. The urgent task at hand is to keep the ball rolling on the table and not just let the issue pass off. What then is the way forward? Now that the backdoor appointments have been exposed, the task is to authenticate such illegal or political employment and lend credibility to substantiate a legit claim. This is where the Vigilance department can be engaged because simply putting up across the papers does not count for a proper complaint albeit ‘information’ and awareness. A proper complaint has to be lodged to set the tone and the onus is on the public to create the ripple so that it reaches the ears, eyes, nose of the Vigilance department. Without which, we can be compared to the traditional German toilet where the hole is right at the front and thereby serve the dual effect - to ‘see’ as well as ‘smell.’ If any Apex body has to do the honours of doing the lead, it has to be the Naga Students Federation. The Vigilance department is empowered to investigate into the matter if certain complaints are received provided the complaint is backed by facts that are authenticated and not something that is baseless. We have RTI to see through it and coming to the recent exposure of backdoor appointments, it can also be mentioned that the reports are yet to be denied. Beyond investigation, the Vigilance department cannot punish the accused and the matter rests with the concerned department or the Government to give the final order. And as the name suggests, they are not bloodhounds but watchdogs. Vigilance department can suggest the punishment and it is the duty of the concerned department to carry it out. If the ‘accused’ are charge sheeted, then after investigation it will go to the court. Thus, the transparency, responsibility and ethicality of the concerned department is called for. So it is quite a lengthy process, the success of which rests on the tricky nature of how things work or gets done in our dear Nagaland. Though, the task at hand is nowhere close to herculean. We are yet to witness the credibility of a collective voice in the resurgence towards building a clean society. Besides other things, this resurgence has been marred by mudslinging, insecurity and mistrust amongst us. But whatever the circumstances this backdoor appointment should not and cannot be passed off in silence at any cost. On the whole, a collective responsibility is called for if at all we want a change for the better. We cannot let corruption strangulate us. Beginning with a responsible government, there is need for at least a ‘moral minimum’ that, each and every individual should be necessarily guided by the principle of the moral. Only when we are morally guided can we act responsibly. It is morality that gives impetus to be responsible. This is not a meta-ethical narrative, nor a sort of philosophical propaganda, but a question concerning praxis, for the well being of everyone and for a just and honourable society. (Dr. Asangba Tzüdir is an Editor with Heritage Publishing House. He contributes a weekly guest editorial to Morung Express. Feedback and comments can be mailed to asangtz@gmail.com)

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One million Africans a year catch malaria from dam mosquitoes: study

ne million Africans will catch malaria this year because they live near a large dam and, at a time of booming dam construction on the continent, greater efforts must be made to protect people from the killer disease, a study in Malaria Journal said. Almost 80 major new dams are due to be built in sub-Saharan Africa over the next few years, and this will lead to an additional 56,000 malaria cases a year, the study, published on Sept. 4, predicted. "While dams clearly bring many benefits - contributing to economic growth, poverty alleviation and food security - adverse malaria impacts need to be addressed or they will undermine the sustainability of Africa's drive for development," the paper's lead author, Solomon Kibret of Australia's University of New England, said in a statement. The researchers called for measures to control malaria to be included when dams are being planned, such as drying out shorelines at crucial times, issuing bed nets to local people and introducing fish that eat mosquito larvae to dam reservoirs. It is the first time scientists have measured the impact of dams on malaria across the continent, the researchers said. Over 15 million Africans live within five kilomatres of dam reservoirs, the scientists found after studying almost 1,300 dams. Two-thirds of the dams were in malaria-prone areas. Africa is experiencing a surge in dam construction so as to generate electricity, irrigate crops and store water for fastgrowing populations. "Dams are an important option for governments anxious to develop," another of the paper's authors, Matthew McCartney of the International Water Management Institute, a research organisation, said. "But it is unethical that people living close to them pay the price of that development through increased suffering and, possibly in extreme cases, loss of life." Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes, which breed in stagnant water such as shallow puddles along dam shorelines. It is a major health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, where there are 174 million cases a year.

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Geoffrey Heptonstall

Reflecting on a media in crisis Various parts of the media are threatened by scandals of their own making, as well as coercive political challenges. This is the moment to re-think what media is for

arious parts of the media are threatened by scandals of their own making. Then there are coercive political challenges. This is the moment to re-think what media are for and how a public service acts for the public good. The media feed on a sense of crisis, but not when it happens in media. Public service broadcasting faces charter renewal by a government determined on change. Media generally are mired in scandals that will not fade. The giants of British media contend with each other for the commanding position while both face the scrutiny of the state and society in a sceptical mood. This is a pivotal moment. Of course a crisis is not a tragedy. The outcomes are not yet determined. The crises may be resolved. Continuity is the norm of civil society. The resolution of conflict is a liberal aim. Compromise is presented as the desired aim of social exchange. In other words, the precedents suggest that the sense of crisis will pass with only marginal and local change. Some resignations, some restructuring, some re-naming may occur, but the new is likely to resemble the old, given time. A truly radical resolution would demand an examination of principle as well as practice. A pivotal moment need not be a cause for alarm. It can be an opportunity for a positive revaluation. It can be a chance which may not come again in a generation. A questioning of existing structures and purposes is in one sense timely. Technology is changing the nature of media. There was a time when the only serious, literate radio had one provider. That monopoly has been broken by digital radio, by podcasts, and by community stations [which can be accessed generally on the internet]. These outlets are gaining audiences attracted both to the quality of the programming and to the dedication of the broadcasters for whom their work is not a career opportunity but a personal commitment. Once we only had television on a very few channels. Now we have, apart from all the satellite and cable providers, various internet outlets. Mainstream providers have found it necessary to make the accommodation with the democratic energies emerging on the scene. These energies cannot be ignored. It is a scene resembling the Sixties/Seventies alternative culture articulated by community newspapers. I began on one, Bath Plain Dealer. In my very first article, I described an established public service provider as ‘a tortoise trying to escape its shell’. [I was reviewing The Reith Diaries.] The important thing about this alternative culture was that it was positive and creative in spirit. It was not so much a protest against as a testament for. I caught its last wave before a less generous spirit stalked the land. However, all was not lost. Those Underground and community papers were a training ground for a number of emerging talents who since then have risen. True, there was a lot of ephemera

ecent years have seen a remarkable resurgence of interest in economic inequality, thanks primarily to growing recognition of some of its economic, social, cultural and political consequences in the wake of Western economic stagnation. The unexpectedly enthusiastic reception for last year’s publication of Thomas Piketty’s “Capital in the Twenty-First Century” underscores this sea change. Piketty has correctly renewed attention to the connections between the functional and household/individual distributions of income as well as to wealth inequality. Clearly, the distribution of wealth (capital, real property) is the major determinant of the functional distribution of income. And by textbook economics’ definition, profit maximisation involves capturing economic rents of some kind – from finance, monopolistic intellectual property rights (IPRs), ‘competitive advantage’, producer surplus, etc., presumably thanks to successful rentseeking, by influencing legislation, regulation, public policy, public opinion and consumer preferences. As is understandable and the norm, Piketty’s focus is on inequality at the national level, rather than at the global level. But Branko Milanovic and others have shown that about two-thirds of overall world interpersonal or inter-household inequality is accounted for by intercountry inequality, with the remaining third due to what may be termed class and other intra-national inequalities.

and vulgarity that even at the time I thought substandard. But a time of experiment is a moment to be alive. We may be witnessing such an embryonic moment again, although conformity seeks to ignore what it cannot comprehend. There was a partial advance way back. This time round who knows? An advance will present itself significantly only after some root thinking about the causes of the current crisis. Society has lost faith in its media. A compromise deal will serve only to deflect and defer. It cannot resolve and reconcile fundamental problems.There is no denying there are some worthwhile, even invaluable, things on air. But the incidental benefits of broadcasting have to be set against the context of our media culture. There is so much – too much - trivia. There is much that insults the intellect and sensibilities of a mature general audience. There is so much that seeks significance while gaining the status of moving wallpaper accorded in the domestic context of its reception. There is a media myth that popular programmes ‘entertain the whole nation’. The viewing figures suggest otherwise. Broadcasting is a presence in most people’s lives, but the possibility must be considered that it touches the general life of society far less than we commonly suppose. Yet, it seems evident that the great media corporations, commercial and public service, seek as their end the leading role in society. There is no warrant for this. It is incompatible with the nature of a plural culture in a liberal democracy. But phrases like ‘a great liberal institution’ are employed to an unacceptable and therefore unstated end. The use of ‘liberal’ is intentionally ambiguous. The use of ‘institution’ raises questions no-one asks. Hubris and hyperbole detract from the gravity ‘a great liberal institution’ seeks. Claims are made that do not receive the challenges, even on factual grounds, that should be the response of serious commentary. So much goes unchallenged [except at an emotional, uninformed and reactionary level] because broadcasting is not nearly as accountable as it ought to be. It is accountable to the elite of which it is part. A network of acquaintance and common interest ensures that things understood are understood and that other things are left unsaid. That is why the current crisis is likely to pass. Precedent suggests that no part of our media can make a direct challenge to the state and win. Precedent also suggests governance is subject to the forces of self-interest a powerful media corporation can muster in its defence.

The new factor is the so far untested power of new media technologies and their culture of hip, young voices who may take some persuading. Of course, it was thought that the Sixties’ pirate stations would take some persuading, but the pirates duly signed up to lucrative deals. To a degree the process of absorption is necessary if society is to advance, although bourgeois society can absorb almost anything and thereby neutralise challenges. The challenge it cannot absorb it seeks to eradicate. It will be no easy task transforming corporate media culture into a more responsive and creative series of networks. It will happen only when the dichotomy between public service and commercial populism is resolved. That may happen now that the momentum for change is gathering, especially as the opportunity is timely in a moment of crisis. This is the now we may not see again for a long time. Self-interest will remain an obstacle. The implied end of corporate media is to embrace the totality of social experience, to be an indispensable factor in every citizen’s life. A finger in every pie except the one marked ‘humble’. This arrogation is a disturbance in a democratic polity so precariously balanced. But the fact remains that society is governed formally by the state. Society’s needs and values are determined by a variety of factors, of which broadcasting is but one among many. To suggest otherwise is a dangerous conceit. We are a culturally advanced society that does so much so well. Many organisations, official and informal, are world class. Broadcasting can act as a conduit of these achievements so that the potential audience multiplies a hundredfold and more. But broadcasting takes its place in a changing social context. Information and conversation now come from so many sources. A responsive and responsible common culture is replacing the old imperial and corporate culture that sought to direct social development. The current structures of broadcasting are not time-honoured institutions, nor are they the only valid way of doing things. Broadcasting could be ordered differently, in another place with other people with different trajectories. The anecdotal evidence I have gathered over some years is of a surprisingly sharp and unyielding public anger against those elements of the media that seek not to contribute to society but to control it. A true public service listens and responds to the general mood for the public good. Patronising and manipulative programming, for commercial or political advantage, is the greater scandal. Public service is for the greater good.

From Inequality to Inclusion Jomo Kwame sundaram Inter Press Service

nations for international inequalities. Historical differences in capital accumulation, including public investments, and productivity are commonly invoked to explain different economic capacities, capabilities and incomes. But frequently unsustainable foreign investments also lead to significant net outflows, greatly diminishing the net benefits from additional economic capacities. Financial flows to the settler colonies from the late 19th century were exceptional in this regard. Generally, a small share of foreign direct investment actually enhances economic capacities, instead mainly contributing to acquisitions and mergers. Financial globalisation in recent decades, especially capital market flows, have not ensured sustained net flows from capital-rich to capital-poor economies, but has instead worsened financial volatility and instability, increasing the frequency of crises with traumatic effects for the real economy, and growth sustainability. Contrary to the conventional wisdom that international trade lifts all boats, it has generally favoured the richInternational inequality There are many competing expla- er countries at the expense of their poor-

er counterparts. For well over a century, except during some notable periods and some rare minerals more recently, the prices of primary commodities have declined against manufactures. This has been especially true of tropical agriculture compared to temperate products, as productivity gains have accrued to consumers more than to producers. In recent decades, cut-throat competition has meant a similar fate for developing country manufactured exports compared to the large marketing margins of ma nu f a c t u re s from developed economies.

WRITE-WING

Social protection As the deadline for the Millennium Development Goals approaches, the call to address inequality as a crucial challenge for development has emerged as an issue to be addressed in the post-2015 development framework. Inequality gradually came back into development debates after the United Nations, the World Bank and the IMF focused flagship publications on this issue a decade ago, with the publication of the UN 2005 Report on

the World Social Situation entitled The Inequality Predicament, the World Development Report 2006, and the 2007 World Economic Outlook on Globalization and Inequality. The ongoing effects of the global financial and economic crisis since 2008 have reinforced recognition that inequality has been slowing not only human development, but also economic recovery. But this has not led to any fundamental change in economic policy thinking or a major commitment to redress inequality at the global or even national level, except perhaps by improving taxation. Instead, it has led to a consensus to establish a global social protection floor, recognising not only that poverty and hunger in the world will not be eliminated by more of the same economic policies, especially with the currently dim prospects for sustained economic and employment recovery and growth. Historically, the welfare state emerged in developed countries to address deprivations in the formal economy – retirees, retrenched workers, military veterans and mothers among others. Social protection and other fiscal interventions do not fundamentally challenge wealth or income distribution, and current thinking is mindful of the potentially unsustainable burden of a welfare state. New thinking on social protection recognises that most of the poor and vulnerable in developing countries are outside the formal economy, with almost four-fifths of the poor living in the countryside. The new interventions thus seek to accelerate the transition from protection to production, for greater resilience and self-reliance.

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ne of the world’s highest cities, La Paz has long been famous for its spectacular location amidst the peaks of the Bolivian Andes. It has also been infamous for its corruption. For years, its reputation for malfeasance undermined public trust in municipal government and discouraged potential international donors. As a result, by the end of the 1990s, the city’s economic health was precarious. Reversing the decline of La Paz was the avowed mission of Juan Del Granado, who was elected mayor of the city in 1999 at the head of a newly founded political party he and his colleagues dubbed “the Movement without Fear.” He came to office with one word in mind: transformation. “The day after he took office, Del Granado realized that none of the municipal vehicles and machines had fuel,” recalls Pedro Susz, a key Del Granado aide. “He ordered the purchase of $10,000 of gasoline to make them functional. Some days later, the vendor insisted on talking face to face with Del Granado. Once in his office, and accustomed to the old practices, he extended a check for $1,000 to Del Granado, saying, ‘Mayor, here’s your 10 percent.’ Those were the last words he managed to utter before being forcibly expelled from the town hall.” During his first two years in office, Del Granado established a zero-tolerance approach to graft. It was so comprehensive and so strict that Susz, jokingly, called it a “policy of terror,” noting that the administration would “shoot first and ask questions later.” According to Susz, the new administration vowed to take action at the slightest hint of corruption, though always in line with proper legal procedures. As a result, the city’s previous mayors, such as Gaby Candia, Lupe Andrade, and Germán Monroy Chazarreta, were prosecuted and imprisoned. The Del Granado administration’s message to the people of La Paz was clear: the days of official impunity were over. Del Granado and his team reinforced this message by translating their principles into a comprehensive policy program, “Zero Tolerance for Corruption,” in 2002. The program had three main components. First, the reformers made it clear that the fight against corruption would entail rigorous prosecution of corrupt acts, supported by codes of conduct for public officials. Second, the new administration planned to foster economic recovery by reforming the city’s fiscal policies, including collecting due revenues and restoring credibility with external funders and aid agencies. Third, Del Granado and his colleagues aimed to reshape the relationship between public institutions and citizens by establishing greater transparency and more participative mechanisms aimed at building trust. The policy also stipulated pay cuts for members of the executive alongside statutory declarations of individual assets designed to restore the credibility of government. Accountability and transparency were at the heart of Del Granado’s agenda. In a pioneering move in 2004, his city administration created a Transparency Unit, the first institution of this kind ever established in Bolivia. Initially, it operated on a very small budget. (Starting with just five civil servants, it has since grown to employ more than 30 people.) The unit made use of a number of innovative anti-corruption tools. Among these were varied mechanisms for reporting allegations of corrupt acts committed by public officials, including a special telephone tip line, an email address, and an online complaints procedure. The unit also made frequent use of what it called “simulated users,” a form of mystery shopping in which one of its members pretended to be a normal user of a public service in order to detect irregularities in how that service was provided. “There have been cases in which business owners have reported civil servants who were demanding fees in return for blocking possible audits,” says Jorge Dulon, the La Paz Transparency Unit’s current head. “Once the city government receives a complaint of this kind, it then takes coordinated action to catch the civil servant when he meets with the businessperson to receive the money.” Del Granado’s program was not the first attempt to combat corruption in La Paz. Ronald MacLeanAbaroa, elected mayor in 1985, had also sought to address the issue. As described in Corrupt Cities (2000), the book he co-authored with economist Robert Klitgaard, MacLean-Abaroa based his work on the assumptions expressed in Klitgaard’s famous formula: C = M + D – A (corruption equals monopoly power plus discretion, minus accountability). MacLean-Abaroa’s so-called “therapeutic approach” correspondingly sought to introduce competition, reduce bureaucratic discretion and leeway, and increase accountability. He achieved some impressive short-term successes. After his departure from office, however, La Paz quickly returned to its old corrupt habits. Del Granado, like his predecessor, also focused on reform in areas such as revenue collection, permits and licenses, personnel, and auditing. Crucially, however, Del Granado did not work only with incentive structures, but also stressed promoting a more positive and ethical mindset in public officials. Del Granado’s strategy made use of carrots as well as sticks to incentivize ethical behavior by public officials. The positive incentives included rewards and recognition for good practice. Once or twice a year, the city government hosted ceremonies in which it presented awards to the most efficient, transparent, cordial, and honest civil servants. Such measures were important above all because they contributed to a positive change in the image and self-perception of public officials. Traditionally the public had tended to view such officials as self-interested operators rather than as public servants acting in the common interest. But thanks to Del Granado’s reforms, the city’s residents gradually came to see local officials as public managers and, in some cases, even as positive agents of social transformation, says Yerko Ilijic, a member of the La Paz city government. This process was helped by Del Granado’s public relations acumen and his ability to use events (even natural disasters) to foster a sense of pride among municipal officials and workers. In early 2002, for instance, a flood caused by two weeks of heavy rain killed 68 people and left a total of 1,581 victims in the city. La Paz proved highly vulnerable, due largely to decades of unregulated, poor-quality construction on its steep hillsides. Moreover, the city lacked any kind of emergency program or budget reserves to deal effectively with such disasters. A massive communal effort was required to help flood victims and repair the damage, and Del Granado’s city employees made an enormous, highly visible contribution. 10,313 people participated, contributing food, clothing, and medicine, as well as establishing solidarity campaigns to provide extra support. The resulting public gratitude for their efforts bolstered the morale of city officials, who had long been derided by the public for their rent-seeking and predatory behavior. The experience encouraged them to put public good before individual self-interest. The characteristic yellow vest worn by municipal workers

Cleaning Up La Paz Nieves Zúñiga and Paul M. Heywood Foreign Policy

How Bolivia’s biggest city freed itself from a ubiquitous culture of corruption became a symbol of pride, helping to create a sense of loyalty to the city and marking a shift in the way civil servants thought about their role. Under Del Granado, city officials also vowed to improve the performance of a bureaucracy widely regarded as both inefficient and corrupt. To this end, the La Paz city government created “Continuous Improvement Units,” which aimed, among other tasks, to simplify and speed up procedures for planning applications and business permits. This was achieved by putting part of the application process online. The city created web pages that provided detailed information about requirements, deadlines, and timeframes, as well as step-by-step guides to various procedures. The city government also introduced a system for texting citizens to let them know when their applications were completed. These tools increased transparency and thus reduced opportunities for bribery and corruption. The city government also set out to implement transparent procurement policies (including a system for awarding public contracts and tenders on a genuinely competitive basis), to conduct intensified monitoring of public projects (sending inspectors to supervise works and check that the quality of materials complies with the contract and that deadlines are met), and to appoint public officials on the basis of performance rather than political or personal affiliations. All of these measures contributed greatly to restoring the credibility of local government by enhancing transparency and accountability and helping to establish clean governance. To this end, Del Granado’s administration made a point of embracing the Financial Administration System and Governmental Control Act (SAFCO), which became law in Bolivia in July 1990. This law was the result of an $8.3 million World Bank and USAID project launched in 1987 that aimed to improve the efficient use of public resources, promote accountability, and develop mechanisms to prevent and identify the misuse of state resources. Other measures to promote transparency and access to information included the creation of a web page listing all municipal regulations since 1960. At the same time, the city government was also encouraging the citizens of La Paz to become more involved in running the city and to take more responsibility for the quality of urban life. The effort focused on increasing popular participation in municipal affairs and fostering a sense of common ownership and responsibility. The Del Granado administration gave citizens an incentive to play a larger role in the management of their neighborhoods by creating District Neighborhood Hearings (audiencias vecinales distritales), in which citizens could present proposals and complaints to the authorities. It also encouraged active citizen involvement in the budgeting process for local public projects and created citizen assemblies and councils designed to offer greater control over public management. Citizen Planning Councils (consejos ciudadanos de planificación), chaired by a representative of the mayor, provide an arena to discuss policies. The La Paz city government also created the La Paz Assembly, a citizen body that is supposed to provide public scrutiny of medium- and long-term policies. In addition, the city created a network of discussion forums (mesas de diálogo) and other bodies to allow city officials and citizens to jointly explore more strategic topics, such as the Municipal Development Plan. All of these measures exemplified the city government’s changing conception of its purpose. No longer was its function merely to direct municipal spending; from now on it sought to explore new ways of encouraging social participation as well. Such efforts, administrators believed, were essential to building an environment of social trust in which both citizens and officials see themselves as stakeholders, thereby reducing both the opportunity and the need for corruption. It should be acknowledged, however, that such mechanisms remain somewhat underused. According to a report published by the La Paz City Government in 2013, about 70 percent of respondents were unaware of these initiatives. Only 12 percent of respondents had participated in budgetary design, 1.6 percent in the assemblies and 1.5 percent in hearings with local authorities. Moreover, 55 per cent of respondents considered neighborhood committees to be ineffective, compared to just 17 percent who thought they worked well. The La Paz City Government has done what it can to foster a sense of civic awareness, encouraging citizens to understand that they bear collective responsibility for the quality of life in their city. This has included creative efforts to foster civility and obedience to laws that have a direct effect on public safety, such as respect for traffic lights. To that end, the city government hired people to dress up as zebras to cross roads at appropriate locations, dancing as they helped pedestrians to cross congested streets. People dressed in donkey costumes mocked jaywalkers. Such performance art became so popular that it was adopted in other Bolivian cities. The Del Granado administration had an easier time funding such innovations due to the increased tax revenue generated by its anti-corruption measures, particularly from real estate. City officials succeeded in improving the transparency of the land registration process, thus ensuring that property taxes were more easily collected. According to data from the La Paz City Government, the registration of land ownership, which had declined each year between 1998 and 2001, increased significantly from 2002 to 2004. The number of citizens paying tax on real estate grew by 52 percent from 2000 to 2004. Tax revenue from real estate and vehicle ownership grew 37 percent between 2000 and 2004, and has continued to rise since then, growing some 15 percent just between 2010 and 2011. These economic improvements helped to restore the city’s financial credibility, which in turn enabled it to attract funding from international sources

such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, both of which had previously been cautious about lending to Bolivian institutions. Examples of such funding are the Secondary Education Transformation Project (2007-2013), funded by the World Bank, and the Preparation for the Rehabilitation of Downtown La Paz (2009), funded by the InterAmerican Development Bank. The success and popularity of Del Granado’s Transparency Unit inspired the national government of Evo Morales to set up similar units in all ministries, as well as creating a national Ministry for Institutional Transparency and the Fight against Corruption. Yet the national efforts to tackle the problem — like those in other Bolivian states and cities — have never quite managed to achieve the same success as the program in La Paz. Indeed, the city’s success is all the more impressive given that it was achieved within the context of very high corruption in the rest of the country. (According to Transparency International, Bolivia remains the third most corrupt country in Latin America, just behind Venezuela and Paraguay.) Why has the anti-corruption effort in La Paz been so effective while that of the national government has not? The answer to this question requires careful research and analysis, but there are four points that may provide some insight into the differences. First, the national government’s anti-corruption drive has been highly politicized. According to Jimena Costa, a political scientist and deputy for Unidad Democrática political party, the Morales administration has notoriously used anti-corruption measures as a weapon against opposition parties and leaders, among them Del Granado himself (after he ended his alliance with Morales’ Movement Towards Socialism). This has undermined the integrity and reputation of the program. The La Paz anti-corruption drive, by contrast, is seen as genuinely apolitical and fair. A series of recent scandals involving the national government has highlighted both the lack of transparency in the awarding of public projects and the consistent political interference in the appointment of key civil servants. In La Paz, on the other hand, the city government’s anti-corruption efforts have been notable for their respect for the law, their reliance on legal evidence, and a strict policy of non-interference by the executive in legal processes. Second, the La Paz City Government adopted a holistic approach to addressing corruption. By tackling excessive bureaucracy, it has eliminated many opportunities for extorting bribes and also the incentive to pay them. At the national level, by contrast, there have been few efforts to streamline or improve the functioning of government bureaucracies. The officials behind the La Paz anti-corruption program have also shown themselves far more willing than its competitors to allocate sufficient human and financial resources to the institutions they have created to fight corruption. The Transparency Units in other states do not have the resources to function effectively. While the La Paz City Government’s Transparency Unit has a staff of more than 30, its state-level equivalents tend to employ just one or two people each. These officials are responsible for a wide range of vital tasks, such as receiving and processing allegations of corruption and promoting new ethical values among public officials. When authorities fail to invest in anti-corruption mechanisms like this, they encourage public cynicism about the government’s commitment to its stated goals. A third difference involves the Del Granado administration’s effort to transform the culture of city government, as described above. This holistic effort to change the mindset of public servants with its emphasis on responsibility and self-respect, has no counterpart at the national level. Of course, like municipal employees, the national government’s public servants have a code of ethics. However, the incentives for good behavior at the municipal level are arguably broader and more powerful than any such official code, involving a range of intangible positive rewards such as public appreciation, personal fulfillment and the respect of peers who have also bought into the program. The resulting esprit de corps and solidarity within the reformed bureaucracy of the city government may well be the most effective way of ensuring compliance with ethical goals. Implementing an anti-corruption policy at the national level is of course more complicated and time-consuming than doing so at the local level. But the differences between the approaches taken by La Paz and the national government ultimately have little to do with scale. Del Granado’s program in La Paz stressed positive values such as solidarity, fulfillment, respect, and civic pride. The Morales government, by contrast, has blamed “Western values” for Bolivia’s corruption problem, arguing that reconnecting with “indigenous values” is the solution. The underlying assumption of the second approach is that corruption is an imported phenomenon, one intrinsically alien to Bolivia’s indigenous cultures. Whatever its political utility, this way of framing the discussion has, so far, had little tangible policy impact. In practice it tends to entail little more than sending “caravans” to different regions of the country to educate children and young adults about transparency and anti-corruption. Fourth, it seems that people’s tolerance of corruption is much lower at the municipal level than at the national level. In Bolivian national politics, corruption often takes a back seat to other issues, including ethnic and identity politics. For example, Evo Morales and his Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) party won presidential elections for the third time in December 2014 with 61 percent of the vote, despite major scandals and a widespread belief that corruption has worsened in recent years. On the other hand, in the most recent local elections held in March 2015, the MAS lost in the main cities of Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, and La Paz (where Luis Revilla, a successor to Juan Del Granado and an heir to his governance model, was reelected as mayor). This suggests that quality of management matters more at the municipal level. Perhaps the most important lesson of the La Paz experience is its emphasis on the promotion of integrity. The city’s experience suggests that interventions based on such an approach are likely to prove more successful than more conventional anti-corruption campaigns. Or, to put it differently: cultivating positive values that stand in opposition to graft appears to be more effective than simply instilling a fear of retribution. According to Pedro Susz, there are still tremendous challenges to changing attitudes about corruption. The city government is working closely with schools and communities, trying to get across the message that corruption is not simply about the extortion and payment of bribes. In this it has had some success. Among the achievements highlighted by Susz is the decline of an all-too common phenomenon: “City-employed security guards were accustomed to going to a restaurant to have lunch and leaving without paying just because they were guards. Now virtually none of them do that.” Given how deeply such practices were embedded not just in Bolivia but in the region as a whole, this is something to be proud of.

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In the education sector in Nagaland, a lot of factors affect the quality of education students receive. Challenges such as good infrastructure, strong management, an efficient system, positive learning environment and qualified teachers have a bearing on the type of education that is imparted to children. However, one of the most primary and key factors for the success of any institution or organization for that matteris a motivated and dedicated workforce. In the education scene, like a domino effect, the success or failure of a student is heavily dependent on the morale of the teachers, and their sincerity to help students discover their full potential. This article caters to both the employee and employer in working together to help make that happen.

Motivation as a Motto Rajesh Tanti, Asst. Professor

Commerce Department

am sincerely thankful for all those teacherswho prepare good notes and do intensive preparations for classroom explanations. It is not an easy job and especially not for private sector teachers. At times teachers working in private institutions may feel discouraged when they compare their salary and workload to those working in schools and colleges run by the government. But it is also a question of job satisfaction – how much one is learning, experiencing and growing. In spite of the difficulties, teachers give their best to produce a good result. Hats off to all these dedicated teachers. As teachers we get so involved in our work that we forget one of the most important ingredients of teaching and learning, something which can make our work easier- 'Motivation'! Terrell H. Bell, who was the Secretary of Educationin the Cabinet of former US President Ronald Reagan, has said, “There are three things to remember about education.The first one is motivation. The second one is motivation. The third one is motivation." As teachers, we go to great lengths to force our students to study. In the end only a few of them really study wholeheartedly. If we put a little more effort and try to motivate our students to learn then it will be like the much needed greasing in machines as it makes the functioning smooth. Neither they suffer nor we. To support my point let me share one story: A man had purchased a cow. He had never rearedcattle before and so he was trying to drag the cow by pulling its horns. The cow was very resistant. She wanted to go to her home, she wanted to go to her old owner.A Sufi mystic was watching. He said to the man, "It seems you are very new; you don’t know how to deal with cows. This is not the right way.” The man said, "I am not that strong. What should I do? The cow is stronger, she is dragging me with her.” The mystic gave him some lush green grass and told him, "Leave her horns. You take this grass and just move ahead of her. Keep the grass very close, but don’t allow her to eat it. As she moves towards the grass, you go on moving towards your home.” And it worked. The cow came because the grass was so close and so green and so fresh. She forgot all about her old owner. The immediate problem was how to get this grass. Since the man moved ahead slowly, the distance between the cow and the grass remained the same. In the end she entered into the shed of the new owner, and he closed the door giving her the grass. As teachers or parents we should also do something like this. Just think, why we try to become good and do good deeds? Because we were motivated by preachers or we read from holy books about Heaven. We do good deeds expecting a good reward. Similarly, if the employer promises better incentives or a bonus, the employees will definitely become more productive. Similarly,we shouldtry to find ways to motivate our students. We also should not forget that today’s students are more advanced. It’s not easy to motivate them with traditional methods. Most of the students know what to study, how to study, and when to study. Not only this, they know if they do not study today,they will regret it. They know the meaning of discipline, punctuality, obedience, and hard work. To become doctors, engineers, CAs, IAS and IPS officers, lawyers, army officers, they need to study and pass their examination. So, ultimately the question is, why are they not studying? What is missing? Most parents and teachers blame the students, but we should also ask ourselves are we really doing our part?Students are not experienced like us. Therefore, ultimately the responsibility falls on the experienced people because only they canfind a better solution. In the private sector, there is a need for themanagement to also look into the grievances of the employees. It does not merely have to do with monetary benefits, but there are other ways that can be used to motivate employees. Non-monetary incentives can be given to the teachers to boost up their morale.Management should plan out a good strategy to motivate teachers, and once the teachers are motivated,students also get motivated automatically. Everything falls in line. I end my article with this quotation of William Arthur Ward, “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." So, which category do we fall under? “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. For feedback or comments please email: admin@tetsocollege.org”.

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Zakia Jafri fights Modi in 'final' court battle AHmEDAbAD, SEptEmbEr 22 (rEutErS): Zakia Jafri, a frail 76-year-old, has begun what may be the last legal battle to pin blame on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for deadly riots that shook the state of Gujarat when he was chief minister, and claimed her husband's life. Modi denies any involvement in the 2002 unrest, one of the worst outbreaks of religious violence in independent India. In 2013, a panel appointed by the Supreme Court said there was insufficient evidence to prosecute him. It was the third investigation to come to the same conclusion. Since then, the prime minister has shed his international image as a hardline Hindu nationalist, adopted the mantle of progressive economic reformer, won a landslide election in 2014 and earned a place at the high table of global leaders. His government has also cracked down on NGOs and rights workers,

said Jafri, worn down by 13 years of campaigning, including her failed Supreme Court bid to prosecute Modi two years ago. Hers is the last case still in the court system filed after the riots that tries to implicate Modi. "It is against those who allowed the foot soldiers to operate," she told Reuters in an interview in Ahmedabad, commercial capital of Gujarat where her husband was slain. "It is against those who created the situation for the foot soldiers to get provoked and enabled them to operate. It is against Modi."

Zakia Jafri, whose late husband, a lawmaker for the Congress party which now sits in opposition, and was hacked to death by a Hindu mob in riots, offers prayers inside her son's house in Surat on September 15. (REUTERS Photo)

including activist Teesta Setalvad, who has been helping Jafri gather evidence to overturn previous court rulings in Modi's favour and bring him to trial. At around the time the Gujarat High Court agreed to hear the case

last month, federal police investigating alleged fraud raided the home and offices of Setalvad, who has represented dozens of victims of the riots and won several convictions. None of that deterred Jafri, whose late husband, a

lawmaker for the Congress party now in opposition, was hacked to death by a Hindu mob in riots that killed at least 1,000 people, most from India's sizeable Muslim minority. "My case is not just against the foot soldiers,"

"CHAIN OF COMMAND" Setalvad is trying to show Modi turned a blind eye to the violence. "We are trying to establish a chain of command responsibility. Our task is to show that an individual in the position of power could be administratively or criminally culpable," said Setalvad. The Prime Minister's Office declined to com-

ment on the challenge, because the case is underway. Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also declined comment. Setalvad said she pored over testimonies of victims, policemen, bureaucrats, politicians and members of hardline Hindu organisations to piece together Modi's role in the riots. She examined Modi's phone records and police intelligence reports as well as evidence from policeman Sanjiv Bhatt. Bhatt was a state intelligence officer during the riots and has previously given testimony claiming Modi told officials to allow Hindus to vent their anger for the deaths of 59 Hindu pilgrims in a fire on a train in the Gujarat town of Godhra, after clashes between Muslims and Hindus at the station. Last month the federal government expelled Bhatt from the police force. He is challenging the move in court. Interior Ministry officials in New Delhi said the decision to probe Setalvad's

bank transactions and sack Bhatt were not related to the case against Modi. "It is a coincidence that our orders came at the exact same time when the court case started in Gujarat. They are using the victim tag to hide their mistake," said a senior bureaucrat at the ministry. For her part, Setalvad denies accusations by the Gujarat government that she and her husband used money from victims of the riots to enrich themselves. GRIM MEMORIES The Gujarat High Court began hearing Jafri's petition, which names Modi as the prime accused, this month. She is seeking a criminal trial against him and 58 others for the month-long bloodshed. For more than a decade the riots tainted Modi's international reputation. The United States revoked his visa in 2005 over the violence and he only travelled there again after last year's election. Later this week he embarks on his second U.S.

trip since taking office. Lawyers involved in Jafri's case said it would take months for the proceedings to conclude, and that it could eventually reach the Supreme Court. Modi may not be losing sleep yet, although he did inquire who would be presiding over the case, one official in his office said, speaking on condition of anonymity. Sonia Gokani, the veteran judge in charge, has handled scores of cases related to the riots, handing down several convictions. For Jafri, what could be her last battle against Modi will bring back painful memories. She saw her husband, Ehsaan, making desperate calls to the police before being dragged out of his ancestral home by sword-wielding men. Within minutes he was stripped and killed. "This case is not just about my husband, it is the final attempt to seek justice for thousands of Muslims who expected Modi to save them."

India summons home envoy to Nepal as new charter sours ties "Indian lifestyle" as remedy for climate change NEW DELHI, SEptEmbEr 22 (rEutErS): India summoned its ambassador to Nepal home for urgent talks, officials said on Tuesday, following a sudden downturn in ties after its neighbour adopted a new constitution that sparked weeks of border violence that killed more than 40 people. The new strain in relations with Nepal, a Himalayan nation that acts as a buffer state with China, threatens to undermine Prime Minister Narendra Modi's regional diplomacy push aimed at countering Beijing's expansion of

influence in South Asia. Nepal's new charter took effect on Sunday, despite fierce protests from minority groups in the southern plains whose homeland provinces are to be split up. India's ambassador to Nepal, Ranjit Rae, arrived in New Delhi on Monday for day-long consultations, Indian foreign ministry officials in New Delhi and Kathmandu said. In a statement, India's foreign ministry criticised Nepal over the unabated violence in its southern region, where police shot at least three protesters on Monday.

"We had repeatedly cautioned the political leadership of Nepal to take urgent steps to defuse the tension in these regions," the foreign ministry said in the statement late on Monday. "This, if done in a timely manner, could have avoided these serious developments." The comments highlight a deterioration in ties after India's swift response in aid efforts for Nepal this spring, following two devastating earthquakes that killed more than 9,000 people. Indian freight companies and transporters moving goods through Nepal's

southern plains have also complained about security in the area, the statement added. India and landlocked Nepal share an open border and are bound by long-standing economic, cultural and ethnic ties. But Nepal has frequently railed against what it calls meddling in its affairs by its large southern neighbour. Nepal's new constitution creates seven states in a federal system, but is opposed by groups who want to re-establish Nepal as a Hindu nation, and others who feel it is unfavourable to people in the plains.

Despite progress, India to miss MDG targets NEW DELHI, SEptEmbEr 22 (IANS): India has achieved considerable progress in reducing infant and under-five mortality rates but is way behind in achieving the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets, said a new report released by the union health ministry. The Millennium Development Goals, which include eight goals, were framed to address the world's major development challenges with health and its related areas as the prime focus. According to the National Health Profile 2015, released by Health Minister J.P. Nadda here, the Under Five Mortality Rate (U5MR) has declined from an estimated level of 125 per 1,000 live births in 1990 to 52 in 2012. The report said given the rate of reduction of U5MR, India tends to reach the rate of 49 by 2015 as per the historical trend, missing the MDG target by seven percentage points. "However, considering the con-

tinuance of the sharper annual rate of decline witnessed in the recent years, India is likely to achieve the target," it added. As far as the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is concerned, it reduced by nearly 50 percent during 1990-2012 and the present level stands at 42. Going by this trend, the IMR is likely to reach 40 deaths per 1,000 live births by 2015, missing the MDG target of 27 by 13 points. India is required to reduce the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) from an estimated level of 437 per 100,000 live births in 1990 to 109 per 100,000 live births by 2015. But, at the historical pace of decrease, it would be able to reach an MMR of 140 per 100,000 live births by end 2015, falling short by 31. The National Health Profile covers demographic, socio-economic, health status and health finance indicators, along with comprehensive information on health infrastructure

and human resources in health. The Central Bureau of Health Investigation (CBHI) has been publishing National Health Profile every year since 2005. This is the 11th edition. The health minister also released an e-book of the report and said it was part of the many digital initiatives being taken by the government. Nadda said that data was an important source of navigation. "It helps in understanding the goals, our strengths and weaknesses and it is also an important means to strategize. Good compiled data enables the policymakers to make evidence-based policies and aids effective implementation of various schemes," he added. The minister said that the country now needs to work towards converting documented data into "real-time" data. "While digital data helps us to be more efficient, real time data helps to monitor our schemes and efforts in real time."

NEW DELHI, SEptEmbEr 22 (rEutErS): Only an "Indian lifestyle" free of the extravagant habits of the West can save the world from the worst of climate change, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Monday, as the world's third largest emitter prepared for U.N. talks on global warming. Javadekar said his country would emit more greenhouse gases as it grows to beat poverty but that India would keep its peak per capita emissions below that of the U.S. and China thanks to a more sustainable way of life. "The world ultimately should debate about lifestyle issues, because this planet will not be sufficient for sustaining the extravagant lifestyle. Indian lifestyle is a sustainable way of life. It's not born out of poverty, it's out of values we cherish," he told Reuters in an interview. He did not elaborate on what an Indian lifestyle constituted but Javadekar has previously talked about Indians' abhorrence of wasteful consumption and said even those who have disposable incomes tend to live simpler lives than those in the developed world. Close to 200 countries will meet in Paris in December and try to hammer out a deal to slow manmade climate change by agreeing to keep temperatures below a ceiling of 2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar speaks during an interview with Reuters inside his office in New Delhi, India, September 21, 2015. REUTERS

India, which is expected to release its pledges for Paris later this month, is one of the few large economies not to commit to a "peak year" for its carbon emissions. DISTANT PEAK Javadekar said India's peak would be a "distant" one because the country needed to fight poverty and give the more than 300 million Indians still living without power access to energy. Instead, at Paris, India will commit to reducing emissions produced per unit of economic growth if the developed world can provide more technology and finance to combat global warming, Javadekar said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has previously said the world should look to traditional methods, like switching off street lights on full-moon nights. Last year he told the United Nations India's Hindu and ascetic traditions might provide the answers to climate change. Modi's government has made much of its push into renewable energy but India is also increasing coal production. The use of cars, air conditioning and air travel is expanding rapidly. Environmentalists fear India will follow the same path in emissions growth as other countries when they industrialised quickly. India, an influential voice in climate talks that

often speaks on behalf of the developing world, is sticking to its long-held position that developed countries must do the most to tackle man-made climate change because they caused it. India currently emits two tonnes of carbon dioxide per capita, less than the world average of five. China, committed to cut its emissions before 2030, will be producing 14 tonnes per capita within 20 years, Javadekar said. The French envoy for the Paris summit warned earlier this month that the meeting could end in failure if those countries most at risk were not reassured by the promises of developed countries.

Girls today taller by 1 cm and boys by 3 cm Manupriya

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ompared to eight years ago, 18-year-old boys and girls from India's middle and upper classes are 3 cm and 1 cm taller, respectively, according to the latest growth charts published this year for children aged five to 18. The growth figures -last updated in 2007, using data collected more than two decades ago -- reveal upsides and downsides. The new charts reflect the rise of taller and heavier urban children. Girls are taller earlier, but stop growing once they hit puberty, which is happening sooner. "Boys and girls are heavier than before, and modern India is seeing a huge epidemic of obesity," said Vaman Khadilkar, consultant paediatric endocrinologist at Jehangir Hospital, Pune, and convener of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics' (IAP) growth-chart

committee. Convened in January 2014, the committee worked on the revisions and published its findings and charts in the journal Indian Pediatrics this year. The new charts are based on contemporary data on growth and development of 33,991 children of upper and middle socio-economic groups living in 14 Indian cities. Growth charts answer questions that often plague parents: Is my child growing well or not? Is she gaining enough weight and height? The problem with those questions is, no matter how much we fuss, worry and compare with peers, we continue to doubt the answers. A simple way to get rid of ambiguity and anxiety is to use a growth chart - an old but little-used statistical tool. Growth charts are graphs that show the ideal weight and height of a child at a given age. Growth charts are great

diagnostic tools, as they not only let you monitor your child's growth in normal conditions, they also make it easier to spot irregularities. The charts are like a "standard that every child should attain and if she is not doing so, we need to find the reasons", says Sanjay Wazir, director of neonatology, Cloudnine Hospital, Gurgaon. He cites the example of a baby whose growth curve started faltering from the age of one, despite adequate nutrition. It emerged that the child had celiac disease. Over the past few decades, for a certain section of society, good nutrition has ceased to be a problem. Financial security has not only made sure that our plates are full, it has also caused a change in dietary patterns for many Indians. As a result, obesity and the huge burden of lifestyle diseases that tag along have become rampant, as IndiaSpend previ-

ously reported. Obese children have a greater chance of becoming obese adults burdened by lifestyle disorders. "The new growth charts are the best tools to diagnose obese and overweight [children] sooner," said Khadilkar. However, while some Indian children are overweight and obese, many are malnourished. So, how do these charts help children from both categories, and are they valid for poorer children, since they were created using data on children from the upper and middle socio-economic classes? Paediatricians advocate the use of IAP charts irrespective of socio-economic group. "These charts should be used across all socioeconomic classes, as they are prepared from a set of children who are believed to be living in an optimal nutritional environment in India," said Archana Dayal Arya, senior consultant paediatric endocrinolo-

gist, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi. If paediatricians want to account for the nutritional divide between rich and poor and urban and rural children, "presently no growth charts are available that account for them or adjust for them". We do not have options other than to use one of these charts, said Neelam Kler, chairperson, Department of Neonatology, Institute of Child Health, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. Wazir concurred. "Given the limitation of ideal growth charts, the IAP charts are our best bet," said Wazir. The World Health Organisation (WHO) also provides growth charts for children in the 5-18 age group to be used worldwide. But Khadilkar and his associates on the growthchart committee believe IAP charts are better suited for Indian kids. "Growth patterns differ amongst different popula-

tions, especially in children above the age of five, as nutritional, environmental and genetic factors, and timing of puberty seem to play a major role not only in the attainment of final height but also in the characteristics of the growth curve." they write in their paper. Hence, the need for country-specific growth charts. Many paediatricians appear to agree with this view. In an unrelated study, Vijaylakshmi Bhatia, paediatric endocrinologist at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, advises against using WHO charts for five to 18-year-olds as they are derived from "a group of children who are ethnically taller and heavier than our own high socio-economic group children". Some paediatricians differ. The methodology used for the IAP charts is "not very robust", said Kler, although it has the advan-

tage of "recent data and accounts for change in growth pattern in a developing country with changing economic conditions". WHO growth references are based on a dataset, that is "old but uniform", uses "robust statistical methods" and "allows merging of the curve with under-5 growth charts", said Kler. For children under five, IAP also recommends WHO charts, which appear to have universal acceptability among the paediatricians. While there may exist a debate about which charts to use, India does not have a great track record in monitoring children's growth. "Although, there is no national data available, my estimate is only about 20-30 percent pediatricians plot growth", said Khadilkar. Parents and schools must also pitch in. Many schools record height and weight of children annually, but they fail to connect

with a doctor to plot and interpret this data on a chart. For younger children, especially under the age of two, frequent measurements are needed. Beyond the age of five, annual measurements are enough. Rajesh Chandwani, a pediatrician and professor at IIMA has developed an app called Babysteps, to monitor the growth and development of children under the age of two. Chandwani said older children, too, require height and weight monitoring, as many "growthrelated disorders and nutritional deficiencies can be detected and managed". In their concern about their children looking smaller than their peers, sometimes parents give food supplements to their children. This is not a good idea because it may "lead to diabetes, blood pressure and heart attacks later in life, especially for babies who were born small at birth," said Wazir.

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China military bitter about large-scale troop cuts BEIJING, SEptEmBEr 22 (rEutErS): Bitterness is growing within China’s armed forces to President Xi Jinping’s decision to cut troop numbers by 300,000 and considerable effort will be needed to overcome opposition to the order, according to a source and commentaries in the military’s newspaper. Xi made the unexpected announcement on Sept. 3 at a military parade in Beijing marking 70 years since the end of World War Two in Asia. The move would reduce by 13 percent one of the world’s biggest militaries, currently 2.3-million strong. One government official, who meets regularly with senior officers, said some inside the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) felt the announcement had been rushed and taken by Xi with little consultation outside the Central Military Commission. Xi heads the commission, which has overall command of the military. “It’s been too sudden,” the source told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. “People are very worried. A lot of good officers will lose their jobs and livelihoods. It’s going to be tough for soldiers.” China’s Defence Ministry, in a statement sent to Reuters, said the “broad mass” of officers and soldiers “resolutely endorsed the important decision of the (Communist) Party centre and Central Military Commission and obey orders”. It has said the cuts, the fourth since the 1980s, would be mostly completed by the end of 2017. Experts say the move is likely part of long-mooted rationalisation plans, which have included changing the PLA command

structure so it less resembles a Soviet-era model and spending more money on the navy and air force as Beijing asserts its territorial claims in the disputed South and East China Seas. Soon after Xi’s announcement, the official Xinhua news agency published a long article quoted soldiers as supporting the decision. Each branch of the armed forces believed the cuts would raise quality standards, Xinhua said. Commentaries in the PLA Daily newspaper have since warned that the reductions would be hard to carry out. Chinese state media often run commentaries that reflect the official line of the institution publishing the newspaper. “Unprecedented” Challenge The cuts come at a time of heightened economic uncertainty in China as growth slows, its stock markets tumble and the leadership grapples with painful but needed economic reforms. China has previously faced protests from demobilised soldiers, who have complained about a lack of support finding new jobs or help with financial problems. A protest by thousands of former soldiers over pensions was reported in June, although the Defence Ministry denied any knowledge of the incident. The PLA is already reeling from Xi’s crackdown on deepseated corruption in China, which has seen dozens of officers investigated, including two former vice chairmen of the Central Military Commission. Barely a week after the Beijing parade, the PLA newspaper said the troop cuts and other military reforms Xi wished to undertake

China president Xi seeks to reassure on reform, heads to USA

Chinese troops march during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015. REUTERS

would require “an assault on fortified positions” to change mindsets and root out vested interests, and that the difficulties expected would be “unprecedented”. If these reforms failed, measures still to come would be “nothing more than an empty sheet of paper”, it said.It did not give details on the planned reforms. But state media has said they will likely involve better integration of all PLA branches. As part of this move, China’s seven military regions, which have separate command structures that tend to focus on ground-based operations, are expected to be reduced. There had been no previous suggestion big troop cuts were planned.

Troop Entertainers To Go Another commentary in the PLA Daily published a week later detailed the kind of opposition Xi faced. “Some units suffer from inertia and think everything’s already great. Some are scared of hardships, blame everyone and everything but themselves ... They shirk work and find ways of avoiding difficulty,” the commentary said. A second government source, who is close to the PLA, said military song and dance assemblies, which traditionally entertain troops, would be the first to go. “The defence budget will not be cut. It will continue to gradually increase,” the source added. China’s military budget for

this year rose 10.1 percent to 886.9 billion yuan ($139.39 billion), the second largest in the world after the United States. Some retired Chinese generals have supported the troop cuts. “A bloated military can only cause ineffectual expenditure and forfeited battles,” retired Major-General Luo Yuan, a prominent Chinese military figure, wrote in the Global Times newspaper three days after Xi’s announcement. Xu Guangyu, a retired major general and now a senior army arms control advisor said: “Our country’s military needs to take the path of modernisation ... These force reductions are an effort to stay on this path and increase quality not numbers.”

Malaysia PM involved in Kidney stones may put kids at heart disease risk corruption inquiry in US NEw York, SEptEmBEr 22 (IANS): Kidney stones in children are not an isolated medical problem, claim researchers, suggesting that there is a clear link between kidney stones in children and thickened or hardened arteries -- precursors to a wide variety of cardiovascular diseases. Previous research has established a connection between kidney stones and atherosclerosis in adults but this study is the first to identify a significant association between the two health concerns in children. “If the processes of kidney stone formation and hardening of the arteries are somehow linked in adults, it makes sense that a similar link may exist in children, despite the fact that people don’t associate heart and vascular diseases with kids,” explained Kirsten Kusumi, nephrology fellow at Ohio-based Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The team used ultrasound exams to evaluate and compare the thickness of key arteries for 15 children with kidney stones and 15 children without them. Dr Kusumi and her collaborators detected a significant increase in the thickness of the right carotid artery and average artery thickness -- potential risk factors for cardiovascular complications or disease -in children with a recent kidney stone.

“Our findings suggest that there is something going on in the body related to kidney stone formation that also impacts the health of children’s arteries,” noted Dr Kusumi. “Now that we have a clear indication, we can take steps as clinicians to treat these vascular symptoms or implement preventive measures, such as exercise and diet programmes,” Dr Kusumi advised. The researchers have not yet defined the exact mechanism that connects kidney stones to vascular hardening, but they hypothesise that inflammation may play an important role. The team screened the urine of participants for different biomarkers. In the urine of children with arterial abnormalities, key inflammatory markers appeared at higher levels. “It could be that different types of kidney stones have different causes and even different risk factors,” added Andrew Schwaderer, research director of Nephrology at Nationwide Children’s. If kidney stones are putting children at risk for serious cardiovascular problems as adults, we need to intervene and make a difference in their future health, the authors concluded in a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics.

Nobel Peace Prize committee says ex-insider violated trust oSLo, SEptEmBEr 22 (rEutErS): The committee that awards the Nobel Peace Prize accused its former secretary on Monday of a breach of trust for publishing a book that gives behind-the-scenes details of recent awards, including the one given to U.S. President Barack Obama in 2009. Geir Lundestad’s book, “Secretary of Peace”, also describes personalities who decided the prize during his time as director of the Nobel Institute from 1990-2015. He attended meetings of the five-strong committee but did not have a vote. “Lundestad has on several points broken his promise of confidentiality,” the five-member committee said in a statement about the book, published on Friday. It said committee discussions are meant to be secret for 50 years. It said Lundestad had wrongly included “descriptions of people and processes in the committee” in his book, despite a confidentiality agreement signed in 2014. The statement did not threaten any form of sanctions. “We will give no more comments,” committee chair Kaci Kullmann-Five told Reuters in an e-mail. Lundestad told a news conference to launch his book that he wanted to expose what is widely viewed as the world’s most prestigious prize to greater openness and felt he had broadly respected the confidentiality rules. In his book, Lundestad says the 2009 prize to Obama - widely criticised in the United States as premature just nine months after he took office - did not live up to the committee’s hopes. He also wrote, for instance, that former committee member Gunnar Staalsett “was sceptical about popes as potential prize winners, as were many others” in the committee. No pope has ever won - Pope Francis is among candidates this year. And Lundestad says that committee member IngerMarie Ytterhorn of the right-wing Progress Party considered quitting after the 2007 prize was shared by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and the U.N.’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Many in the Progress Party doubt that global warming has a predominantly human cause.

kuALA Lumpur, SEptEmBEr 22 (rEutErS): A U.S. federal grand jury is examining allegations of corruption involving Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and individuals close to him, the New York Times reported on Monday, quoting anonymous sources. The inquiry, run by a unit of the Justice Department that probes international corruption, is centred on U.S. properties bought in recent years by Najib’s stepson and properties relating to “a close family friend”, the newspaper said. It is also examining an allegation that $681 million was deposited into Najib’s personal bank account, the New York Times added. Calls for comment from Najib’s office went unanswered. The alleged $681 million deposit had surfaced in July in a report in The Wall Street Journal, which said it had been uncovered by Malaysian investigators probing allegations of graft and mismanagement at sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB). Reuters has not verified the Wall Street Journal report. Najib has denied taking any money for personal gain, and 1MDB has denied transferring funds to him. An interim government report found nothing suspicious. The U.S. investigation is still at an early stage and could take years to determine if any federal laws were broken, the New York Times said. Najib faces pressure at home to step down from his post over the 1MDB scandal. He chairs the fund’s advisory board. 1MDB is seeking to cut its $11 billion debt by selling power and property assets.

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SELECTION OF AUDITORS - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL HIRING SERVICES OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT FIRM FOR CONCURRENT AUDIT OF STATE HEALTH SOCIETY (SHS) & DISTRICT HEALTH SOCIETY (DHS) - (FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2015-16) under National Health Mission (NHM) Govt. of India (GoI) in partnership with the States is implementing the National Health Mission which comprises of various programs, with the objective of improving medical facilities in the areas and seeks to provide accessible, affordable and quality health care to the population, especially the vulnerable sections. To facilitate implementation of NHM, State and District level entities (Health Societies) have been registered which work under the administrative control of the Department of Health & Family Welfare. The Nagaland State Health Society invites “Proposal for audit” from firms of Chartered Accountants empanelled with C& AG and eligible for major PSUs audit for the year 2015-16. Detailed RFP: Detailed Request for Proposal (RFP) comprising Background, Terms of Reference (ToR) and Guidelines for submitting the proposal can be either downloaded from the state’s website www.nhmnagaland.in or this can be collected from the O/o Mission Director Nagaland, SHS between 21st September 2015 and 30th September 2015 Important Dates: i. Last date for collection of RFP from Office of SHS : 30-09-15 ii. Date for pre-bid conference : 01-10-15 iii. Last date for submission of Proposal to SHS : 06-10-15 iv. Date of opening of financial bid : 06-10-15 Venue for Pre-bid Conference: Pre-bid Conference would be held at Mission Director, Office Chamber (DR. SUKHATO A. SEMA) Mission Director, NHM State Health Society, Nagaland Address: Mission Director, NHM SHS, Nagaland, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Kohima: Nagaland, below New Secretariat complex. Email id: nrhmnagaland@gmail.com

SHANGHAI/BEIJING, SEptEmBEr 22 (rEutErS): Chinese President Xi Jinping added his voice on Tuesday to officials trying to reassure the world that the government was still firmly committed to financial reform following criticism of its intervention to steady rocky markets and boost growth. The comments came as the country’s stock market showed further signs of stabilising after a raft of government measures aimed at shaking out speculators and preventing a 40 percent slide since June turning into a full-scale market crash. Steady financial markets will be critical for the president this week when he visits the United States, where he is likely to be grilled on China’s actions to arrest the market slide. The wild fluctuations have unnerved policymakers globally and even fed into the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision last week to hold back from raising interest rates from a record low. Officials in Washington have pressed China to reaffirm its commitment to a market-orientated, consumer-driven economy and policy transparency, especially in the wake of its surprise devaluation of the yuan, also known as the renminbi, in August. “Reform of the renminbi exchange rate formation regime will continue in the direction of market operation,” Xi said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. He said the government’s market intervention, which some critics said was heavy handed, had been necessary to “defuse systemic risks”. Indeed, British Finance Minister George Osborne said during a visit to China that authorities should be supported as they remain committed to market liberalisation following the bout of volatility this summer. Speaking at the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Osborne said he was keen to see a formal stock market trading link between China and London, part of his goal to make Britain China’s “best partner in the West”. China stock prices rebounded for a second day on Tuesday, in a further sign of improving investor sentiment that may help the market stabilise. The CSI300 index of the largest listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen rose 0.9 percent and the Shanghai Composite Index also gained 0.9 percent.

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DO WE WANT PEACE? Divided Nagas cannot withstand the test of time Fr Paul Lelen Haokip

INTRODUCTION: ‘Peace’ and ‘Fight’ have same number of letters and belong to the same English alphabets but they connote entirely different meanings. Men of different races have the same human-nature but might promote either ‘Peace’ or ‘Fight’. The world will continue to have wars and interpersonal conflicts until Jesus comes to establish true, lasting peace (see Isaiah 11:1-10), but God will give His peace to those who trust Him. Jesus took the chastisement of our peace (Isaiah 53:5) and has made it possible for us to have peace with God. So, peace is one of the deepest longings of every denizen of our age. Peace is something everyone wants, yet few seem to find. I guess, we belong to the latter part. Peace is a state of harmony characterized by the lack of violent conflict. Commonly understood as the absence of hostility. Peace also suggests the existence of healthy or newly healed interpersonal or international relationships, prosperity in matters of social or economic welfare, the establishment of equality, and a working political order that serves the true interests of all. In international relations, peacetime is not only the absence of war or conflict, but also the presence of cultural and economic understanding and unity. Each year on September 21, the UN invites all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities and commemorate the International Day of Peace through education and public awareness on issues related to peace. The theme for 2015 is "Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All." PEACE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT: In the New Testament, the primary Greek word for “peace” is eirene, and it refers to rest and tranquillity. A key focus of peace in the New Testament is the advent of Jesus Christ, as announced by the angels in Luke 2:14 (“Peace on earth . . .”). Isaiah had predicted the Messiah would be the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6), and He is called the Lord of peace in 2 Thessalonians 3:16. It is through Christ’s work of justification that we can have peace with God (Romans 5:1), and that peace will keep our hearts and minds secure (Philippians 4:7). WORLD PEACE DAY: The World Peace Day was declared by the United Nations (UN) in 1981. Since then it is observed by many nations, political groups, military groups, and peoples. To inaugurate the International Day of Peace, the "Peace Bell" is rung at UN Headquarters. The bell is cast from coins donated by children from all continents. It was given as a gift by the United Nations Association of Japan, and is referred to as "a reminder of the human cost of war." The inscription on its side reads: "Long live absolute world peace." Individuals can also wear White Peace Doves on this day to commemorate the International Day of Peace, which are badges in the shape of a dove produced by a non-profit in Canada. EDUCATION FOR PEACE: The education sector is one of the most exposed to violence. Every parent wants his/her child to learn and be educated. One of the most important aspects of education is to be peaceful ourselves. Learning to destroy others is a lethal weapon. Education, used in the wrong way to eliminate, destruct or violate things or persons is regrettable in the strongest sense. Those years spent for learning is a colossal waste. We should rather be educated (learned) to uplift, safe, preserve and respect each other. "It is not enough to teach children how to read, write and count. Education has to cultivate mutual respect for others and the world in which we live, and help people forge more just, inclusive and peaceful societies” (Ban Kimoon UN Secretary-General). Peace education is the process of acquiring the values, the knowledge and developing the attitudes, skills, and behaviours to live in harmony with oneself, with others, and with the natural environment. Peace education is the allround education of each individual. Peace education should be extended to all learners, including refugee and migrant children, children from minorities and disabled with the objective of promoting equal opportunities through education. TYPES OF PEACE: A) FALSE PEACE: Our societies have many false peace promoters trumpeting loud to their selfish motives being oblivious of the common good. Empty promises of peace can be used to manipulate others. Deceitful men speak words of peace while secretly planning evil (Obadiah 1:7). The Antichrist will confirm a treaty, producing a temporary peace which he will then abruptly shatter as he reveals his true colours (Daniel 9:27). False teachers proclaim peace when God is actually proclaiming judgment (Ezekiel 13:10-16). In Jeremiah’s day, the religious leaders dealt only with the symptoms of the national problems, without addressing the sinful root of the crisis. These false prophets declared everything was well between God and Israel: “Peace, peace,” they said, when there was no real peace (Jeremiah 6:14). B) INNER PEACE: A word often translated “peace” in the Bible actually means “to tie together as a whole, when all essential parts are joined together.” Inner peace, then, is a wholeness of mind and spirit, a whole heart at rest. Inner peace has little to do with external surroundings. Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” He had also told His followers that “in this world you will have many troubles. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). So peace is not the absence of trouble; it is the presence of God. Though he promised His peace, He didn’t promise absence of conflicts. C) PEACE WITH GOD: In the New Testament, the primary Greek word for “peace” is eirene, and it refers to rest and tranquillity. God commands us to seek peace (Psalm 34:14; Matthew 5:9). We should “make every effort to do what leads to peace” (Romans 14:19). Of course, there will be some people who do not desire peace, but we are still to do our utmost to be at peace with them (Romans 12:18).

Believers have an obligation to “let the peace of God rule” in their hearts (Colossians 3:15). This means we have the choice either to trust God’s promises (letting His peace rule) or to rely on ourselves and reject the peace He offers. Jesus gave His disciples peace based on the truth that He has overcome the world (John 14:27; 16:33). Peace is a fruit of the Spirit, so, if we are allowing the Spirit of God to rule in our lives, we will experience His peace. To be spiritually minded brings life and peace, according to Romans 8:6.

D) PEACE WITH MAN: Peace is directly related to the actions and attitudes of individuals; but it is ultimately a gift from God (Isaiah 45:7; Leviticus 26:6; John 14:27). The presence of peace indicates God's blessing on man's obedience (Isaiah 32:17; Malachi 2:5) and faith (Isaiah 26:3). There is no peace for the wicked (Isaiah 48:22). A person who hasn’t learnt peace within, peace with God, how will he/she possibly learn peace at all? Peace with man sustains life and well being. Once His peace rules in our hearts, we are able to share that peace with others; we become publishers of peace (Isaiah 52:7) and ministers of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18). We become channels of peace and promoters of peace within our human race. PARTNERSHIPS FOR PEACE - DIGNITY FOR ALL: This is the theme running through the political, social and religious veins for this year’s International Day of Peace. Different stakeholders are needed for comprehensive and inclusive peace with due regard for the identity and dignity of all the constituting components (parties). The theme has very vividly spelled out the importance of Partnerships and Dignity. You become a partner with someone whom you respect as equal or sharing some type of common conviction. Peace is not a Master-Slave accord but a covenant between equals (may be sharing slightly different ideologies) with a rather similar common goal in life. The respect for the dignity of the other and self are paramount fundamentals for peace. Dignity of the other is a foundation ground on which he/she seeks peace for various growths in life - be it social, economic, interpersonal or religious. DIFFERENT RELIGIONS’ CONCEPT OF PEACE: The Arabic word salam, a cognate of the Hebrew shalom, means "making peace." For Muslims, one comes to a purest state of peace by submitting to the will of Allah, and anyone who has accomplished this is a muslim. Salam is even one of the ninety-nine names of Allah in the Islamic religion. Peace also can become an earthly state, in that good Muslims desire temporal peace, not war, realizing that only through an Islamic polity, serving Allah faithfully, can people prosper and live in harmony with one another. Thus, in Islam, ultimate peace, both spiritual and temporal, harmonizes within a submission to the divine will. The Chinese word for peace, heping, is comprised of two characters meaning harmony and level (or flat), which suggests equalizing and balancing. (This type of peace may be inherent in the famous Taoist cosmic principles of yin and yang, which when symmetrical restore order and oneness to the universe.) The Japanese cognate hewa means much the same. In classical Sanskrit shanti is the word closest in meaning to peace, usually denoting tranquillity, calm, bliss, eternal rest, and happiness, but usually in connection to destruction or death. The term is often synonymous with sandi (association, combination) and the opposite of vigraha (separation, isolation, hostility). Peace here is contrary to the "absence of isolation" (vigrahabhava) or the "absence of strife or war" (yuddhabhava). From earliest Hindu thought it became the goal of the individual to escape from the necessity of being reborn, which was accomplished through deep meditation and the avoidance of bad karma, thus bringing ultimate peace. Another Indian concept, ahimsa, which is found first in the sacred Upanishads (c. eighth century B.C.E.), means non-violence to animals and humans, and is based on the assumption that harm to living creatures produces bad karma by endangering or killing the soul of another. All life is one, and any animal could contain the soul of a relative who has been reincarnated, and so harming it is wrong. Krishna tells the warrior Arjuna that in honouring the conditions of caste/race he brings honour to himself, and since souls return to new bodies after the old ones die, death does not matter. But one must reject all greed and anger, and therefore one can, even in the midst of battle, have peace within. Peace is ultimately an inner state that will beget positive ramifications as well for society as a whole. Buddhist ideas of peace derived from early Hindu notions that asserted self-denial was the key to contentment and ultimate peace with the universe of which we are all a part spiritually. Also centered in the idea of ahimsa, Buddhists have believed that true peace and happiness come from the eradication of all desire, including the desire for permanence that creates conflict and division. Through meditative practices, selfish desire can be gradually eliminated until absolute peace, in this case, nirvana, is reached when our state of being ends. CHRISTIAN DUTY TO PROMOTE PEACE: As Christians we should promote peace instead of conflict, remembering that by our own actions, complete peace will never be achieved because of the fallen state of man. Our faith remains in God and Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. While giving to charity, promoting tolerance and sharing are certainly appropriate for Christians, we should do so in the name of Jesus, understanding that He alone will be the bringer of world peace. We are asked to forgive even enemies but we press on our rights for the present and future. Unity, co-existence and peace are needs of the time. We respect each and every soul while not giving up our own God-given dignity as children of God. Reconciliation is a Christian stand to dissolve any problem. CONCLUSION: We all belong to different religious sects. Now, it’s time to read our scriptures. Let the Christians read the Bible, let the Hindu read the Bhagavad Gita and let the Muslims read the Koran and practise peace. Only then effects of peace will be seen and we all shall be peaceful people. Domination and sectarianism will never ever solicit peaceful society. From mere lip service to praxis life, we shall strive for peace. Do you want peace?

iews on the current Nagas’ political perceptions, ideologies, and even suggestions have been reflecting on and on in medias. The political development of the Nagas with India is creating greater anxiety, perplexity in the Naga society today. Nagas are to determine on how to go about with the rising issues and crises. Testing time is on and Nagas must face it with faith in God’s intervention. Wake up, wake up put on thy strength O Nagas quoting and referring Isa. 52:1 drawing the message for the Nagas. I would like to put my personal views to the Naga people what we Nagas should live as brethren in Christ. “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity”-Ps.133:1-3. I visualize and believe that, Nagas are one people living together in a contiguous and compact region. Reckoning moment has come for the Nagas to come together and build Naga Common House. Let us heed the word of God for the Nagas, “enlarge the place of thy tent and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine (Naga) habitations; spare not, lengthen thy cords (of love) and strengthen thy stakes (Leadership)” Isa 54:2. The present framework of Indo-Naga political Agreement is “good tidings that published Peace ... salvation” for the Nagas. Isa.52:7. Nagas must heed and grasp the opportunity in and on time lest we miss and be at lost forever. The politic of India in time past has divided the Nagas into pieces by drawing arbitrary state boundaries, putting the Nagas under different Indian neighbouring states. Taking undue advantage of the fact, Now some few Naga writers, even Naga National groups are using the dividing terms; such as Nagas of Nagaland, Nagas of Manipur, Assam, Arunachal, Myanmar

etc in the tune of those who intent to divide the Nagas and destroy the common Naga National politic. What logic is there to create a greater, smaller or little Nagaland? Basing on the Article 371(A) as a dependent tool to satisfy the purpose of sectional independent of Nagas within the bounded state limitation, some few Nagas are into the concept of such sectional integration, even going to the extent of limiting the Naga national issue within the only given Indian state. This is becoming a needless issue in the Naga society. I feel pain to see the common Naga people ignoring and destroying the long and hard earned progress made by much sacrifices of precious Naga blood and lives. Are Nagas trying to believe the wrong to be right? Are we saying, ‘Divided we stand and united we fall’, the opposite of the civic logic? Why should we narrow down our world into a room side politic? The concept of defining Nagas by state boundaries, resenting and rejecting each other is too out of place in this world of globalization where the world as a whole is a global village. The fall of Rome was by division of its citizens on matter of corruption, and political contention within. Divided Nagas cannot withstand the test of time. Only unity by acceptance, tolerance out of love and misunderstanding can Nagas rise up as a Nation. Our differences will not only weaken the present generation but also buried the value and worth of the history of Nagas as a people. Sometime funny or silly questions wake and make us see the truth. What differentiate the Nagas living within and without Nagaland? Color of blood, Is it food habit or color of skin that makes the seeming alienation with the Nagas within Nagaland and outside it? Is it not the same God, we Nagas were

made by, worshipped and leading the Nagas? Some Nagas’ factions are revealing a motive, to seek solution for ‘Nagas of Nagaland’ only. What better or more solution than article 371(A) can satisfy the Nagas of Nagaland? Was it not an Indian’s enticing bait in the sweet form of article 371(A) that had venomed and confused the common vision and aspiration of the Naga Nationalism? The Article is a sweet-bitter butter toxin. It tastes sweet in the mouth, but bitter within cankering the whole body. The result is seen in the present political turmoil, turning the Naga society mad and wild. I, like many people, have been as Peace activist working hard to reach out to NSCN (IM), S. S. Khaplang, NNC, and all other Naga Nationalist groups in persons in the North Myanmar and other parts of Nagas’ land for uniting, reconciling and integrating the Nagas for a common solution. I painfully urge the concerned Naga leaders that, those years of hopeful struggle, forgetting our personal interest committing to the cause and for the sake of the larger interest of the whole Nagas, should’nt be left to nothingness. Therefore, with my tears full consideration, I pray to the God of our Nation, to bless the Naga people with the wisdom of discernment and power of reasoning to know the way and plan of God for the Nagas. Nagas must return to the Lord and seek His way and walk in it. “Let us search and test our ways and turn again to the Lord” Lamentations 3:40. Wickedness abounds in the Naga society but God’s grace does much more abound. We are to look forward uniting our forces to do larger work toward building the common cause of the Nagas. Rev. Dr. A. G. Kamei Veteran Social Activist

Changing Perspective of Indian Government Redefining Gun on Naga Issue and its Impact in Manipur in Nagaland

he 3rd August Naga Peace Accord considered as ‘framework agreement’ is a landmark that will pave the way for new beginning in the history of Northeast India. The attitude of Centre Government toward Northeast armed conflict and separatist movement changes from military confrontation toward tolerant, inclusive and sustainable approach. As the time goes by, the policymakers instead of nurturing the insurgencies through AFSPA have shifted to problem findings and solution in Northeast. The Naga insurgency has cost more than 25000 lives since the foundation of Naga Club in 1918 in Kohima. The Naga insurgency being the oldest in the Indian sub-continent, the incumbent PM Narendra Modi take personal initiatives on behalf of the Indian Government to relook the Naga struggle in Northeast in democratic manner. He already had knowledge after following the detail Naga Peace processes before the Accord was signed in his official residence 7 Race Course, New Delhi by giving nationwide live telecast of the event. Then Union Home Minister, P Chidambaram also stated on the floor of Lok Sabha late back in 2010 that “... honour, dignity and equal rights' of the Nagas of Manipur would be ensure within the Constitution”. Modi refers to the Colonial British administration for various problems unresolved and admits the mistake of Post-Independent Indian Government for not able to understand the Northeast in totality. The Naga Accord was signed taking into consideration the India’s national interest and security. It is therefore relevant for citizens to understand the Nagas tribes. Referring to the Nagas, Fuhrer Haimendof (Naked Nagas, 1939) wrote “… The Naga is first and foremost an agriculturalist. NineTenths (90%) of his thoughts and his life are devoted to his fields, and the things that mean most to him are the state of the crops, the weather at harvest time, and the number of rice baskets in his granaries. Those who see him only in his village can neither really know him, nor understand the complicated social organization that attains its fullest expression in the daily work of the fields…” The term ‘headhunter’ often used by colonialist and journalists to re-construct the image of Nagas cannot be applied to Naga culture and its politics since the practice never had deeprooted impact on its tradition and culture. It is rather a colonial terminology to justify the conquest of Naga areas and others in Northeast by the colonialists. The British used the term such as uncivilized, headhunter, etc to achieve their civilization mission and to justify their conquest of a territory. In Manipur, though Inner Line Permit (ILP) movement was continuing in valley areas but the urgent passage of three bills namely the Protection of Manipur Peoples Bill, 2015, the Manipur Land Revenue & land Reforms (Seventh Amendment) Bill, 2015 and the Manipur Shop & Establishment (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015 in the Special Session of the Manipur Assembly on August 28 in Manipur Legislative Assembly was considered as a response to August 3 Accord. The passage of the bills led to violent protest by Hill people where mob attacked and burnt the residences of tribal MLAs and Ministers located in Lamka of Churachanpur District. Nine lives lost in Ccpur police firing are declared as martyrs of tribals or hill people in Manipur. In other hill districts, similar grievances and discontent against those bills continues. ATSUM too served ultimatum to tribal MLAs for resignation as it belief the bills inferences on the rights of the

tribal hills. The way to peaceful co-existence of valley and hill communities needs new thinking and innovative outlook. It meant it would have greater ground for better understanding if the state government creates a common platform for three communities of Meiteis, Nagas and Kuki-Chin-Mizo to sit down together in Manipur. In Mizoram, the Mizo Student Union protested in front of Raj Bhawan, Governor’s residence in Aizawl and demanded separate administration for hills and valleys of Manipur. In this regard, respective CMs of Mizoram and Nagaland petition PM/President of India to deny assent to the three bills to prevent further violence in the hills. The Mizo CM further emphasis on giving equal political status to Kuki-Chin-Mizo if the Nagas in Manipur are to be given certain degree of autonomy within the Constitution under the Peace Accord. The Lok Sabha TV Lives debate telecast on 3rd September 2014 on ‘Manipur Situation’ following the assassination of ADC member in Finch Corner hailing from Phungyar Sub Division in Ukhrul District and subsequent imposition of 144 CrPC in Ukhrul Town for over three months thereby killing of 2 civilians of Teinem village and Highway blockade stated that “… though there were tribal CMs in the past they functions under the whims of the majority Meiteis…” The front page of local esteem daily The Sangai Express on dated 17th September refer to Northeast Parliamentarians including veteran Nagaland MP asking for division of Manipur into two Union Territories as the only solution. The concepts of democracy, ethnic diversity, multiculturalism and peaceful co-existence would have greater meaning in Manipur if the state government create common platform for the three communities. But so far no successive state government had initiated a common dialogue and each community continues to rely on its own traditional beliefs and position. This make changes difficult since no community come out in the open. Ethnic diversity in western countries of Sweden and German looks into social cohesion, the production of public goods, transparency and provide a culture of encouragement and appreciation. In Manipur, ethnic diversity takes a different form and style of conflicting interests. There is severance of political, social and cultural ties with state government and notion of ‘peaceful parting or separation’ by United Naga Council, thousands of books prescribed by Manipur Board (BSEM) were consigned to flames and state government’s offices, properties and buildings were burnt to cinders in the hills, affiliation of Matric Board Exam to Nagaland Board (NBSE), hill house tax to be paid either in Kohima or New Delhi by apex Naga body, demand for ST status and imposition of Meitei mayek in vehicles by Meitei organization, total differences of All Manipur Student Union and All Tribal Student Union Manipur opinions in regard to three bills, demand of separate state within Manipur by Kukis, demand for separate administration of hills and valleys outside the purview of state government by hill people, peace rally relating to ILP not allowed in Moreh Town (Chandel District) and other hill areas and every community aligned to their respective armed groups. There is total blockade within the system and the society is still in medieval character where any changes made in the system create uproar. This watertight compartment has to be burst out necessarily if changes and progress are to be made in Manipur. Kingson Awungshi, Deulahland, Imphal

y mind is disturbed and my heart is saddened. My immature thought has some message perhaps too general but it has been continually disturbing and alarming. Recent events and instances in our land have redefined the “Gun” in the hands of the security forces. I grew up in my small village with the knowledge that gun is for self-protection and hunting wild animals for food. I never knew “Gun” is for hunting down people. In my school, in my college and at home, I was taught that security forces protect people, maintain laws and preserve peaceful atmosphere of the society. But I suppose it's different here in Nagaland. Gun perhaps is not only defined by the Oxford or Cambridge dictionaries but by the one who uses it. Here are few definitions that the Security Forces in Nagaland have defined: Firstly, Gun is a tool for revenge; secondly, Gun is a tool for killing, Thirdly, Gun is a tool for domination; fourthly, Gun is a tool for terror, Fifthly, Gun is a tool for suppression; Sixthly, Gun is a tool for chaos, And lastly but not the least, Gun is a tool that is creating insecurity. Alas! Perhaps this is why Gandhi the Father of the Indian Nation renounced Guns and killings. Perhaps he knew after the killings and wars, there would be some people mourning, someone will be left without mom, some without dad, some without brother, some without sister and some without sons and daughters. Gandhi really had a great vision when he propounded peace through non-violence. If only Gandhi was an army officer, the security forces would have better understood the meaning of peace. Where is the ‘security’ in the security forces? If AFSPA is giving the forces the freedom to kill and harass on assumption on any suspect individual then, is it not against Human Right and against Indian own Article 21 (Right to life to its citizens)? If the security forces are proclaiming that, they are the ‘Friends of the Hill People’, they should remind themselves that without “TRUST” two individuals/ group cannot be a friend, so better start building TRUST rather than creating fear and chaos. Just reminding the basics, that the people need peaceful stay, peaceful journey, peaceful sleep, peaceful meal and a peaceful talk. Lastly, if the Indians regard themselves as matured, here is a good saying by our tradition which will be worth noting: “A matured individual will always understand and make peace with the immature individual and an elder person will always understand and make peace with the younger person.” “May our Gods alone help us” Chuwasie Nyuwi Clark Theological College, Mokokchung

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Madonna reveals Sean Penn arunachal ‘finally’ appreciates her ‘art’ gets first superhero in M Orunasol Man

adonna opened up to fans at Brooklyn's Barclay Center on Saturday night and revealed how her ex Sean Penn penned a letter admitting he finally likes her music. The 'Milk' actor took time to watch his exwife - who he was married to for four years from 1995 - at her recent 'Rebel Heart' gig at New York's Madison Square Garden and, 30 years after he first saw her perform at the same venue, he understood and enjoyed her music for the first time. And the 55-yearold star even wrote a letter to the 'Music' hitmaker to praise her. Speaking during her show at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn on Satur-

day she told the audience: ''I did a show at Madison Square Garden the other night if you heard about it. And my ex-husband was there! Could you imagine? ''...Anyway, after the show he wrote me a letter and said he finally appreciates my art. ''And that is what I have to say about marriage, OK? Thirty f***ing years later.'' And it seems Sean was much more positive than when he went to watch Madonna perform during their marriage. She admitted: ''He had been at my show at Madison Square Garden 30 years earlier and he was very upset with me for wearing a costume that was too revealing. That's not a lie!''

e is brave, inspirational and adorable, making it hard not to love him! Meet the first superhero rising from the foothills of Arunachal Pradesh; He’s the Orunasol Man. His fictional cartoon character based upon the amicable motto; “How to save Arunachal”, has been doing all-pretty sassy round spins among local comic fans on social media since March. Photographer Jees George, a native of Kochi

(Kerala) who is currently residing in Itanagar, the state capital of Arunachal Pradesh, directed the superhero fan video “Arunachal reacts to Orunasol Man” and released it on YouTube the same month. What’s more about this lovable character idiosyncrasy you can adore? Pinning to the fact, he represents all of the socio-issues that ev-

eryone faces in Arunachal Pradesh and he exudes a lot of positivity and light. He’s an ideal of humanity and doing right is what is right. And that’s what makes him an iconic superhero, we can all easy to connect with, and definitely power-

ful enough to become one of your favorite cartoon characters that you can’t resist. (Source: Sevendiary.com)

Calendar Girls has a character CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF MISS DIMAPUR PAGEANT inspired by Shilpa Shetty's life? M iss Dimapur- one of the most prestigious and credible beauty pageant enters its 25th year with the 2015 event. For quarter a century, the Miss Dimapur beauty pageant event has given young girls from Dimapur town, the license to dream and a platform to achieve those dreams. Super models

t p ro m o t i o n a l events, director Madhur Bhandarkar has been quite vocal about having taken inspiration from business tycoon Vijay Mallya for his forthcoming venture Calendar Girls based on the lives of five models. If the latest buzz is to be believed, the story of one of the characters is loosely based on Shilpa Shetty's life. Says a source, "Model Akanksha Puri will be playing the character inspired by Shilpa, who is part of Mallya's camp and has

been spotted at various social events arranged by him. During the casting process, there was a hunt to find a girl matching Shilpa's personality. Akanksha's character will be a South Indian girl who ventures into the glamour industry and after a point, gives up her career and gets married to a business tycoon - just like Shilpa." To avoid getting into a problem, the makers have tried to not keep everything identical. "The audience will find an uncanny similarity between Shilpa

and Akanksha in terms of mannerisms and styling. But the character eventually shapes up in a slightly different way." Akanksha neither denies nor confirms the buzz. She says: "All the characters in the film are inspired by some real life personalities from the film and fashion industry; 75 per cent is real life inspiration. However, it is difficult to say who is playing who and we were never told that. We just followed our director's vision."

like Esther Jamir and Carol Humtsoe, beauty expert Calvina Sumi, entrepreneur Wekhrote Chakhesang to name a few were launched in the world of glamour through this platform. 15 finalist, who have been short listed from among a large number of aspirants for this year’s pageant, will vie for the beauty crown and numerous awards and

poise, drive, determination and the confidence, ready to enter the history book of beauty queens. MEET THE 15 CONTESTANTS: Contestant No 1: Nuhulu Contestant No 2: Jenny Contestant No 3: Allen Contestant No 4: Malti Contestant No 5: Lisela

indy Crawford will mark her 50th birthday with a new book lifting the lid on her 30 years in the fashion industry. In the memoir the star, who turns 50 in February, will reveal her thoughts on her body, ageing, motherhood, posing nude and the industry,

which she took by storm in the 1980s, becoming one of the most recognisable faces on the planet in the process. It also includes some of the photographs which defined her career. Cindy Crawford's memoir, Becoming, will be published in the UK on October 1.

ollywood actress Kajol will be attending the United Nations General Assembly and Global Citizen Festival in New York next week, where she will be advocating the importance of a hygienic environment. Excited to announce I'll be at @UN General Assembly & #GlobalCitizen Festival next week supporting the #hygiene cause in the #GlobalGoals, Kajol tweeted on Monday. The actress, who is married to actor Ajay Devgn, will be a part of the General Assembly and will also attend the musical fest on September 26 that stars Beyonce, Pearl Jam and Coldplay. Global Citizen Festival, which marks the launch of ambitious set of global development goals, is a highlight of the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations. Other names to be a part of the initiative will be Leonardo DiCaprio, Bono, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai and Bill and Melinda Gates. Other than Kajol, singer Sunidhi Chauhan will be taking the sound of Indian music to the foreign shores for a good cause. Kajol, who is also an advocate for Lifebuoy's 'Help A Child Reach Five' movement, participated in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) summit last year as well.

here has been several movies made on women but “Angry Indian Goddesses” is the first Bollywood movies that is on the friendship of women. Every phase of women is shown in the movie. The star caste of the movie includes Sandhya Mridul, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Sarah-Jane-Dias, Anushka Manchanda and Amrit Maghera.

The direction of the movie has been done by International star and popular actor Pan Nalin. The producer of the movie is Jungle Book Entertainment. The film has been chosen for Toronto International Film Festival. It will soon be released in India also. The film “Angry Indian Goddesses” shows those parts of the women friendship that are not yet shown in

Bollywood in any movie. The film rotates around 7 girls. The most interesting part of the movie is its song that has been sung by Ram Sampat. Talking about the film director Pan Nalin said soon a movie based on the friendship of women is being made. He said he is curious to show this movie to the audience. This is just the starting. More is about to come.

Barbie to unveil One-of-a-Kind Zendaya Doll Thanking the 19-year-old actress for raising her voice, Mattell created a new doll which borrows her 2015 Oscars look.

endaya Coleman has inspired Mattel to create a one-of-a-kind doll. The "Shake It Up" star's 2015 Academy Awards red carpet look is being immortalized as a new Barbie doll. "I'm excited to be a part of the new direction the Barbie brand is headed, specifically how they are celebrating diversity in the line and encouraging kids to

raise their voices," Zendaya said in a release. "It's a positive message to send to my fans, including my nieces who are coming with me to the concert." Zendaya, who wore a white gown from Vivienne Westwood at the prestigious event, is of mixed race. She blasted people who called her black father and white mother "ugly" last month and called out to Giuliana

Rancic who criticized her dreadlocked hair at the Oscars. Barbie team posted on Twitter a sketch version of her Oscar fashion and wrote, "Thank you for raising your voice!" The Zendaya doll will be unveiled the Barbie Rock 'N Royals Concert Experience on September 26 in Los Angeles. Hosted by Zendaya, the event will raise money for VH1 Save The Music Foundation.

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FIR RegIsteRed agaInst n FIR has been registered against Bollywood actor-director Farhan Akhtar and actor Ranbir Kapoor for criminal breach of trust and forgery for promoting an online shopping site which is allegedly "duping" customers. The FIR has been registered by a lawyer Rajat Bansal, a resident of Keshav Nagar area in Madiyaon police station, about 10 km from here, against Farhan and Ranbir under IPC sections 406 (Punishment for criminal breach of trust) and 420 (forgery) on September 19, police said.

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prizes such as “Miss Perfect 10”, “Miss Talented”, “Most Photogenic 2015”, “Miss Catwalk’, ‘Miss Congeniality’, ‘EGoN Fresh Face’ and ‘ Best Modern Ethnic’. During the official photo shoot at AIDA centre, Don Bosco on September 12, 2015, the selected 15 finalist showed the perfect combination of beauty and brains,

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promotion of the site by Farhan and Ranbir, people fall in trap of the site, which also sent him the bill but not the product. Police is probing the matter. The officials of the portal could not be contacted.

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(L-R) Ahikali V.Swu, Alobo Naga, Divine Connection and many more gracing the occasion of Musical Vaganza Nite organized by Sümi Aphuyemi Baptist Church Kohima, Youth Department (SABCK) with the theme “God’s Not Dead” on September 19.

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Speculation mounts that 16TH NSF MARTYRS MEMORIAL TROPHY 2015 Button will retire from F1 Addax FC, Meriema VSU, Khulioh King, Kohima Science College move to next round Our Correspondent Kohima | September 22

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SUZUKA, SEPTEMBER 22 (REUTERS): Jenson Button has increased speculation he is set to retire from Formula One after telling British reporters that the 'joy' of competing was missing and he had made a decision about his future. Media reports suggested the McLaren driver, whose wife is Japanese, was likely to announce at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix that he would be leaving Formula One at the end of the year. "The joy of being in the car is only there if you're fighting at the front, because you feel like you're achieving something," the 2009 world champion said after Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix. "If you're fighting near the back, you're driving an F1 car, but you can easily get joy driving something else. The joy you get is from competing. It's about fighting at the front," added the Briton. "It's about the possibility of standing on top of the podium. That's the joy of F1." Button's words sounded markedly different to last season, when there was also considerable speculation about his future but he ended up staying while young Dane Kevin Magnussen was dropped to a reserve role. Then, with the car still an unknown quantity, he was adamant he wanted to stay. Magnussen would be a likely

replacement if the 35-yearold does quit, although McLaren also have Belgian Stoffel Vandoorne, leader of the GP2 support series, as a rising star to accommodate. The Honda-powered team, who have double world champion Fernando Alonso on a multi-year contract, are keen to find seats for both youngsters. McLaren's poor performance this season will hit the team financially and although Button has an option for 2016, his staying would likely have meant being paid far less. The last driver to win for McLaren, in 2012, has had a tough season with the team's new engine partners Honda yet to come up with a competitive power unit. With rivals constantly improving, there are no guarantees they will be much more competitive next year. Both McLaren drivers have languished down the field and collected multiple penalties due to repeated engine problems. Button has scored just six points from 13 races, with his best result eighth in Monaco. The Briton, who made his debut with Williams in 2000, has won 15 grands prix -- eight with McLaren. He won his title with Brawn GP, now Mercedes. His 279 race starts make him the third most experienced driver of all time.

NBA meeting on Oct 8

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 22 (MExN): The annual general meeting of the Nagaland Badminton Association is being convened on October 8, 2015 from Hotel Japfü, Kohima at 2.00pm. All affiliated associations are requested to make necessary arrangement to enable at least 2 (two) officials to attend the meeting positively. In a press statement the NBA informed that confirmation to attend may be sent through SMS to 9615268085 along with names, while the meeting agendas will be dispatched shortly.

3rd Open Kohima District Volleyball tournament 2015 KOhIMA, SEPTEMBER 22 (MExN): The 3rd Open Kohima District Volleyball Tournament 2015 (Men & Women) under the aegis of the Kohima District Volleyball Association (KDVA) will be held from October 22 to 24 at Kohima Local Ground. Entry forms now available at Sports World, Old Taxi Stand and Equipment & Sports, Razhu Point, Kohima. Entry fee amounting to Rs. 2500 and Rs. 100 as form fee will be charged from each participating team. Meanwhile, the KDVA has also extended invitation to colony/ward/association/society/club, students union including schools and colleges within Kohima town to take part in the tournament. The champion in men’s category will win a cash prize of Rs. 30,000 while runner-up will receive Rs. 20,000 while in women’s category, the champion will pocket a cash prize of Rs. 20,000 and runner-up will get Rs. 10,000. There will also be individual prize for best spiker and best setter. Meanwhile, the association has requested the last edition winners to hand over the trophies to Sports World, Kohima at the earliest.

IGS girls win big KOhIMA, SEPTEMBER 22 (MExN): Indira Gandhi Stadium (IGS) Sports Academy Football Girls team on Tuesday registered a whooping 13-0 win over Gujarat at the ongoing under 17(Girls) Subroto Mukerjee football cup at Delhi. IGS team on Monday was given walk-over as the Sri Lankan team failed to turned up for the match. The goal scorers were Neichutuo-ii who netted five goals, Akhala booted home three goals, Lam netted two goals and one goal each were scored by Vizovonuo, Shangki and Abeino. On Wednesday IGS team will play with Delhi. The team is lead by Ropfu Meyaase as Team Coach.

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KPC informs on sports meet KOhIMA, SEPTEMBER 22 (MExN): The Kohima Press Club (KPC) has informed that with regard to the Sports meet scheduled to be held on September 26 at old KPC building, interested members are requested to submit their names to any of the KPC executive or in-charge persons to draw the fixture on or before September 26, 11:00am. The indoor games to be played include carom, chess, Chinese checkers, TT and ludo. There will be prizes for three winners in all the different events.

Registering wins in their respective matches, Addax FC, Meriema Village Youth Org, Khulioh King Tuensang and Kohima Science College today moved to the next round of the 16th edition of NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy 2015 here. In the first match of the day, Addax FC blanked Taurus FC Kohima 5-0. Nighatu Assumi opened the account for Addax FC in the 3rd minute while Nganshi Manen, Toshi Yanger, Lamngamba and MedoMATCHES FOR neituo netted a goal WEDNESDAY each in the 16th, 46th, 52nd and 60th min23 SEPTEMBER ute respectively. Ist Match (9:30 AM): Meriema Village MT Youth Club Kohima Youth Org overpowvs Street Hawk Kohima ered Venns United FC 2nd Match (11:00 AM): Kohima 2-0 in the secPro-Streax United Dimapur vs ond match. Young Zeal, Kohima Petevizo and Nei3rd match: (12:30 PM): labeituo contributed Khuzama Youth Org vs St. a goal each to MerJoseph’s College iema Village YO in the 4th Match (2:00 PM): 64th and 69th minute respectively. Khulioh Nagaland University vs Capital King Tuensang deCollege of Higher Education feated Katakhrie 7-1 in the third match. Mhalesatuo netted a goal for Katakhrie in the first minute. Khulioh King found equalizer through Nunsang in the 19th minute. Bei increased the score tally of Khulioh King in the 29th minute. Thangpong produced another goal to the team in the 40th minute. A minute later, Nunsang put the team score tally to 4 goals, followed by another goal from Bei in the 53rd minute. Both Nunsang and Bei scored hat-trick goal in the 60th and 63rd minute respectively. In the last match of the day, Kohima Science College defeated Kings FC 3-1 via a tie- break.

Match between Kohima Science College and Kings FC on September 22. (Morung Photo)

to conduct 10th Imchaba Master Memorial volleyball trophy gets underway SAI talent search Morung Express News

Mokokchung | September 22

The 10th Imchaba Master Memorial Nagaland Open Volleyball Trophy 2015, organized by the Mokokchung District Volleyball Association, was formally kicked off by Er Chubatoshi (Executive Engineer, PWD-NH, Mokokchung) at the Multipurpose Sports Complex here today which was followed by an exciting match between the defending champions, Sporting Club Mangkolemba against Striking Tenth 10th NAP (IR) Bn. Altogether eighteen teams are participating in the tournament which is considered as one of the biggest volleyball trophy in Nagaland. The chief guest, Er Chubatoshi, while speaking at the inaugural programme, congratulated the MDVA for successfully organizing the tournament for the past many years and added that the moulding and shaping of the youths will not go in vain, and that it will help in nation building. While encouraging the players, the chief guest challenged the sportspersons to execute their de-

Defending champions, Sporting Club Mangkolemba playing the first match against Striking Tenth 10th NAP (IR) Bn at the 10th Imchaba Master Memorial Nagaland Open Volleyball Trophy 2015 at Mokokchung on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Sporting Club Mangkolemba won the match. (Morung Photo)

termination and commitments in good manners. He pointed out that there will be only one winner at the end; however, he said that all the participating teams would ultimately be winners in the hearts of the people. The MDVA president, Lakhi Longkumer, while welcoming the participants and the audience, expressed gratitude to the family of Late Imchaba Master for continually supporting the trophy year after year. Saying that the Imchaba Master Memorial trophy has become

one of the most popular and enduring volleyball tournament in Nagaland, Longkumer said that this year’s trophy which is the 10th edition of the tournament is a great milestone achieved and the prize money have also been enhanced from the previous years. A minute silence was also observed as a tribute to Late Sentimeren, an MDVA member, who passed away this year. This year, the MDVA is also employing the ‘digital scoreboard’ which is the first of its kind in Nagaland. In the first match, de-

fending champions, Sporting Club Mangkolemba defeated the Striking Tenth 10th NAP (IR) Bn in a toughly contested match. The tournament will conclude on Friday, 25th September. Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources, MTF & Lotteries, Kheriehu Lizietsu will grace the closing function as the chief guest. It may be noted that Late Imchaba, popularly known in his time as Master Imchaba, was born in Changki village in 1893. He studied at impur Mission Training School from

1909 and also at Jorhat Mission School till Class VI. He worked as a teacher from 1915 up to 1942. Imchaba Master was a very popular teacher. Besides, he was also a bible teacher during Bible Associations held regularly at Impur for the benefit of churches and Chrisitans from various tribes. He was also a very good sportsperson and was among the first Naga players in the games of volleyball and badminton which was introduced by the foreign missionaries. The Imchaba Master Memorial volleyball trophy was conceptualized in 2002, when the MDVA officials and executive members met I Imkong, the then Minister of Industries & Commerce, Nagaland (and also the son of Late Imchaba Master), where Imkong suggested the MDVA to conduct a district level volleyball tournament in memory of his late father Imchaba. The association willingly agreed and the family of Late Imchaba donated a sum of Rs 3,50,000. The first trophy was held in 2003, and today, it has become one of the most popular volleyball tournaments in the state.

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 22 (MExN): The Sports Authority of India is organising a talent hunt for boys in Mokokchung, Kohima and Dimapur as a part of its National Talent scouting programme. This is being done in view of the U-17 World Cup, which is to be held in India in 2017. The selected players will attend a preliminary assessment camp for 20 days at the SAI, NERC, Imphal, which is to be conducted from the end of October to mid November for regional phase selection. Players born on or after January 1, 2000 are eligible to participate. All participants should bring their date of birth certificate issued by the MCD/government authorised department, 3 latest passport size photographs and have to report at the venue in full playing kits. The talent search will be conductedatthefollowingplaces: Mokokchung: Imkongmeren sports complex on September 28 at 7:30am Kohima: D-Khel, Kohima Village on October 2 at 7:30am Dimapur : GHSS/SAI ground on October 6 at 7:00am

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Ferguson wanted Pep as successor

LONDON, SEPTEMBER 22 (REUTERS): Alex Ferguson has revealed that David Moyes, the man chosen as his managerial successor at Manchester United, was sixth on a list of ideal replacements headed by Pep Guardiola and four others, who were all "unavailable" at the time. In his new book "Leading", United's longest-serving manager outlines the selection process behind Moyes' ill-fated appointment at Old Trafford, which lasted less than a year after he replaced the retired Ferguson in 2013. "I asked Pep to phone me before he accepted an offer from another club but he didn't and wound up joining Bayern Munich in July 2013," Ferguson wrote. "When we started the process of looking for my replacement, we established that several very desirable candidates were unavailable. "It became apparent that Jose Mourinho had given his word to Roman Abramovich that he would return to Chelsea, and that Carlo Ancelotti would succeed him at Real Madrid. "We also knew that Jurgen Klopp was happy at Borussia Dortmund and would be signing a new

contract. Meantime, Louis van Gaal had undertaken to lead the Dutch attempt to win the 2014 World Cup," he added. Moyes was sacked after 10 months at United but Ferguson defended his fellow Scot's record prior to joining the club. "We chose David Moyes. He had been consistent in his job at Everton, had a good spell there -- 11 years and showed appetite. "Unfortunately, somehow it didn't work out for David. The process was perfect. It was a good process," Ferguson said. Instead, the former United manager reserved his criticism for Moyes'

decision to overhaul his backroom staff after taking charge. "I'm sure there are things that David would do differently if he had the opportunity to relive his time at Old Trafford," Ferguson said. "Such as keeping Mick Phelan (Ferguson's assistant), who would have been the invaluable guide to the many layers of the club that Ryan Giggs is to Louis van Gaal today. "There is no point suddenly changing routines that players are comfortable with. It is counterproductive, saps morale and immediately provokes players to question the new man's motives," he added.

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