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Sumi Hoho urges GoI, NSCN (K) to resume ceasefire ZUNhEBoTo, SEPTEMBER 4 (MExN): The Sumi Hoho has once again urged upon the Government of India and NSCN (K) to resume ceasefire as “it is only through dialogue and not violence that can solve the long pending Indo-Naga issue.” This appeal comes following the ambush on convoy of 5 Assam Rifles by NSCN (K) near Aghunato Town between Luvishe village and Ghokishe village in Zunheboto district on September 2, where four AR jawans were reportedly injured. The Sumi Hoho and its frontal organizations, including the Sumi Kukami Hoho, Sumi Totimi Hoho, and Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu, “vehemently” condemned the ambush. “The incident was never expected and uncalled for,” stated a press release from Toniho Yepthomi, President and Vihuto Asumi, General Secretary of Sumi Hoho. “When Nagas are crying for peace and yearning for honourable and acceptable solution, intimidation is against the wish and voice of the people,” it asserted.

UN Chief urges transformative climate action

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BEIjINg, SEPTEMBER 4 (IANS): UN SecretaryGeneral Ban ki-Moon on Sunday spoke highly of the ratification of the Paris climate change agreement by China and the US, calling for accelerated efforts from other countries to join the ambitious accord. “With China and the US making this historic step, we now have 26 parties in the UNFCCC (UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Convention) and 39 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions accounted for,” Xinhua news agency quoted Ban as saying at a press conference. Although the Paris deal was signed in the French capital in December, it will legally enter into force only after at least 55 countries accounting for 55 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions join the accord. The UN chief urged other leaders to accelerate their domestic ratification processes, “so we can turn the aspiration of Paris into the transformative climate actions the world so urgently needs”. Noting that the Hangzhou summit is “encouraging the speedy entry into force of this key agreement”, Ban stressed that the international community needs to “keep this momentum”. Describing the progress as a major success, Ban praised Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Barack Obama, who handed over legal instruments to Ban in a testament to their resolve to jointly tackle the global challenge.

in India have crossed 90%. Given the current situation, the department has held a series of meetings with the State Government and it is hopeful that new camps would be set up to meet the increasing number of people rushing to get their Aadhaar Cards.

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The deplorable road conditions of the national Highway 29 between Dimapur and Kohima, particularly the stretch from below naga Hospital to Dzuza River has made vehicular traffic very difficult. (Morung Photo) More photos on Page 2

Narrow escape for Assam Rifles patrol in Manipur

IMPhAl, SEPTEMBER 4 (IANS): It was a narrow escape for a patrol of 12 Assam Rifles in Manipur’s border district of Chandel when insurgents tried to ambush them using a remote-controlled bomb on Sunday, officials said. Bomb experts from Imphal later rushed there and defused the bomb. Intelligence sources told IANS that at 2 p.m., the patrolling personnel discerned that a bomb was buried at the side of the village road leading to Kwatha Khnnuou, a little distance away from the Trans-Asian highway No. 1. Police said that there

might have been some other bombs buried along the road or hung from the tree branches. With the arrival of the additional Assam Rifles personnel, a search operation was launched in the nearby areas. However, no suspects were detected. A police officer told IANS that the insurgents must have slipped away towards the no man’s land. There have been some sensational ambushes against the security forces claiming several lives. Attacking security peronnel along the highway linking Manipur to Myanmar in this district have been a re-

curring feature. To check the free movement of the insurgents along the international border, the construction of a 10 km long border fence was started at Moreh. However it was suspended when it was established that the fence was being constructed deep inside Manipur. While over 10 villages would be affected, one village in the state’s Ukhrul district, namely Choro Khunnou would entirely go to Myanmar. Police have registered a case. There has been no claim from any insurgent group of the bomb planting.

With the government notifying that Aadhaar Card has been made mandatory for disbursement of all scholarships with effect from this financial year (20162017), students (amongst others) have been crowding the Directorate of Census Operations, Kohima to enrol themselves since May this year. The rush began in June, compelling even the staff of the Census Operations to start working sometimes as early as 5:30 am till 8:30 pm. There are reportedly cases of people queuing up as early as 3:00 am at the office counter, and the past couple of months have seen the registration of at least 100 people per day. 145 Permanent Enrolment Centres (PECs) were set up in all the districts last January till March this year, to enable people to enrol themselves. However, the entire year’s progress indicated that only 2 person’s biometrics was captured per laptop, whereas the expected minimum registration was 25 persons per laptop during that period. Speaking to The Morung Express, Assistant Director of Census Operations, Imkong said, “all of a sudden, this scholarship thing came up as well as LPG subsidy, MGNREGA, Ration Card, etc and people started rushing.” He informed that the centres were closed from April but they requested the private companies to set up 3 camps - one in Kohima, one in Chumukedima and the other in Dimapur to

Mandatory or voluntary? People queuing up outside the Census Office in Kohima to enrol for the Aadhaar Card.

help the public from the later part of May. “Otherwise, nowhere else, it is functioning now”, he informed. The Assistant Director further informed that the enrolment exercise for Aadhaar began in 2011. During the initial stages, he said, enough emphasis was given on its uses and benefits while the departmental staff also went to the villages twice. “Only when people started realizing the importance of Aadhaar card, they started rushing,” he pointed out. He also went on to state that “when we went to the villages, nobody came forward. Our operators were given the instruction to be in the villages for 3 days whether there are people or not. There was even a fully equipped Mobile Bus that went from district to district asking people to come.” Since the opening of the centre for enrolment at the Census Office since May, M. Peseyie, Assistant Director said that the staff are working beyond their regular office hours. KH Athisii Chachei, Compiler said there are also cases where appli-

cants have been rejected. He informed that some people, whose biometrics were captured during 2011-12, have lost their acknowledgement slips, requiring the office to check in their systems again and check their status. He also said that there are duplicate cases wherein two biometrics have been taken, adding to the cumbersome process of generating the Aadhaar card. “Once it’s done and generated, we are not supposed to do it again”, he said, while pointing out that most error cases involved “data process errors.” He further stated that the rejection list was beyond their control. At this juncture, even if the students enrol themselves for the Aadhaar Card with extended deadlines for scholarships, the officials informed it is unlikely their cards would be generated on time. According to official records, only about 69% of the Naga population (excluding the age-group of 0-5 years) have enrolled for Aadhaar, whereas many other states

Meanwhile, in pursuance of the Supreme Court Order stating that Aadhaar Card is purely voluntary, the “mandatory” notification has created a lot of confusion among the citizens. The Supreme Court order, dated August 11, 2015 states that “production of an Aadhaar card will not be a condition for obtaining any benefits otherwise due to a citizen.” Subsequently on October 15, while allowing government to include more schemes in which benefits can be paid using Aadhaar, the apex court reiterated that the use of Aadhaar will be purely voluntary; no one will be denied any service for the lack of an Aadhaar card; and Aadhaar can only be used (on a voluntary basis) for dispersal of benefits and subsidies under PDS, LPG, MNREGA, PM Jan Dhan Yojna, National Social Assistance Program, and Employees’ Provident Fund Organization. The centre has linked certain subsidies including LPG to Aadhaar. The University Grants Commission has also made it “mandatory” for students to provide biometric data before they can avail of “government subsidies, scholarships and fellowships.”

Mother Teresa declared Saint Sunday closure diktat windfall for Lahorijan

VATICAN CITY, SEPTEMBER 4 (REUTERS): Mother Teresa of Calcutta, known as the “saint of the gutters” during her life, was declared a saint of the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Francis on Sunday, fast-tracked to canonisation just 19 years after her death. Tens of thousands of pilgrims packed St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for a service to honour the tiny nun, who worked among the world’s neediest in the slums of the Kolkata and become one of the most recognisable faces of the 20th century. A Nobel peace laureate, her legacy complements Pope Francis’s vision of a humble church that strives to serve the poor, and the festivities in her honour are a highlight of his Holy Year of Mercy, which runs until November 8. Standing under a canvas hung from St. Peter’s Basilica showing the late nun in her blue-hemmed white robes, Francis said she was a “dispenser of divine mercy” and held world powers to account “for the crimes of poverty they created”. “For Mother Teresa, mercy was the salt which gave flavour to her work, it was the light which shone in the darkness of the many who no longer had tears to shed for their poverty and suffering.” Around 120,000 people attended the ceremony, according to Vatican estimates, celebrating the life

A man holds a poster of Mother Teresa outside the Missionaries of Charity building in Kolkata as she was canonised during a ceremony held in the Vatican, september 4. (REUTERS)

of a woman who Francis said it might be difficult to call “Saint” as people felt so close to her they spontaneously used “Mother”. “Everything she did gave an example to the entire world,” said 17-yearold student Massimiliano D’Aniello, from Grosseto, Italy, adding he had made a musical about her with his friends. “She showed we can’t all do everything, but little gestures made with so much love are what’s important.” Critics say she did little to alleviate the pain of the terminally ill and nothing to tackle the root causes of poverty. Atheist writer Christopher Hitchens made a documentary about her called “Hell’s Angel”. She was also accused of trying to convert the destitute in predominantlyHindu India to Christian-

ity, a charge her mission repeatedly denied. But Pope John Paul II, who met her often, had no doubt about her eligibility for sainthood, and put her on the route to canonisation two years after her death instead of the usual five. WORLDWIDE CELEBRATION As pilgrims from across the world gathered at the Vatican along with delegations from more than a dozen governments, the canonisation was also celebrated in Skopje, the capital of modern Macedonia where Mother Teresa was born of Albanian parents in 1910 and became a nun aged 16. No major ceremony was scheduled in Kolkata, where the first MoC mission was set up in 1952, but prayers, talks and cultural

events were planned, in an atmosphere of quiet pride. Pramod Sharma, a Kolkata resident who grew up near a convent school and childcare centre where Mother Teresa worked, said he and his country were proud she had chosen India as her home. “(She) belonged to our India and stayed with the Indians and will forever stay in our hearts,” Sharma said. The Church defines as saints those believed to have led such holy lives they are now in Heaven and can intercede with God to perform miracles - two of which are needed to confer sainthood. She is credited with healing an Indian woman from stomach cancer in 1998 and a Brazilian man from a brain infection in 2008. The Brazilian, Marcilio Andrino, and his wife attended the ceremony and were blessed by the pope. Sister Leandra Stupnicka, from Wroclaw in Poland, said she got up at 4:00 a.m. to be at the Vatican early on Sunday and pay her respects to the new saint. “This mother was simple, very poor and devout and for us she is a testament to serving others,” Sister Leandra said. “We pray to be like her.” After the canonisation service, the pope treated 1,500 homeless people from across Italy to Neapolitan pizza served by members of Mother Teresa’s order.

nagaland registered vehicles at the lahorijan market on sunday, september 4. shoppers from Dimapur are crossing the interstate border to Assam for their shopping owing to the closure of shops in Dimapur on sundays.

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It was liquor and pork that prompted Naga shoppers from Dimapur to venture beyond the New Field inter-state check-post into Lahorijan, Khatkhati, Bokajan and even upto Sarihajan. Now, a prompting of a different kind has increased traffic at the New Field check post on Sundays as shoppers turn to Lahorijan daily bazaar to meet basic household needs, which range from food items to toiletries to ‘paan-tamul’ and liquor on the side. The NSCN (IM) decreeing shop closure on Sundays in Dimapur has come as a once-in-a-week windfall to shopkeepers in Lahorijan. The religious basis of the decree notwithstanding, the often easypaced life in the small border township is transformed into a Sunday shopping paradise by people from Dimapur. For a second Sunday in a row since the decree took effect, business in Lahorijan has appreciated. On September 4, one vegetable vendor said that sales have doubled unlike other Sundays in the past. Asked what could be the possible reason for the unusual increase in sales on a Sunday, the vendor said that he was initially puzzled but later came to know from acquaintances about the Sunday shop closure in nearby Dimapur. “One man’s loss is another man’s gain” indeed. While it would be rather impossible to assess the

surge in monetary terms, the rows of Nagaland registered vehicles parked on both sides of NH 29 on Sunday would provide a rough estimation of the impact the decree has had. To refresh public memory, a similar directive bearing religious intent issued by the district administration a few years back, witnessed a similar scenario. That time as well, Lahorijan ended as the gainer while the district administration drew flak for the seemingly impractical diktat. This time, it appears, the denizens of Dimapur have accepted without much ado albeit half-heartedly, while some has taken to social media to air their views. It may not have affected big businesses and the rich with personal conveyance; it is however the small time traders and the poorer sections of the community, who are the one feeling the brunt. As put by one observer, “Economically, while big traders usually keep the shutters down on Sundays, it is the marginal traders who depend on subsistence level that are suffering the most.” On the religious premise, the observer remarked, “The religious justification given to the ban is greeted with utmost criticism as the dichotomy between the theory and practice is too glaring.” Referring to liquor outlets fronting as eateries and lottery stalls remaining open despite the standing diktat, it was added, “If they want a ban, it should be applied in toto.”

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Deplorable roaD conDition along nH-29

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The Morung Express captured the deplorable road condition of NH-29 (from below Naga Hospital till Dzuza river) on September 4. Movement of vehicles on the road is going on as usual, but with difficulty. (Morung Photo)

canonization of Mother teresa celebrated in nagaland

Kohima, September 4 (mexN): The Diocese of Kohima today celebrated the canonization of Mother Teresa at Holy Cross Hall in Dimapur. The celebration coincided with the canonization of Mother Teresa at St. Peter’s Square, Rome, on September 4. Most Rev Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima, presided over the celebration with 41 priests concelebrating Holy Eucharist. In his homily, Bishop James Thoppil said September 4, 2016 will go down in the annals of “our” nation of the Church as red letter day with Pope Francis canonizing Mother Teresa of Kolkata as a saint for “our” veneration, imitation and intercession, said a press release from the Bishop’s Secretary, Fr. Thomas Toretkiu. She will now be called “Saint Mother Teresa of Kolkata”, adding another title to her already existing 20 titles, such as the Angel of Mercy, Saint of the Gutters, the Icon of Peace, the Smiling nun, etc, the Bishop pointed out. The canonization of Mother Teresa, Rev Dr. Thoppil stated, invites us to look to her as a Christian hero, an outstanding model of the Christian life. “We can say in truth that since Mahatma Gandhi, India has not produced a person of such stature and global recognition as Mother Teresa of Kolkata, who, though small in stature stands out globally as a giant of a person in her service of humanity, especially to the least and the last, the abandoned and lost. Her elevation to the sainthood has a much wider impact and influence for better, on a global society

Most Rev Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima, along with others during the celebration of canonization of Mother Teresa on September 4.

that is steeped in varied forms of evil, human degradation and depravity in every sphere of human life,” he added. The Bishop further said the theme of the canonization, “Carrier of God’s Tender and Merciful Love”, was chosen to place Mother Teresa, with her example and message, directly and clearly in the context of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. Mother Teresa spoke of love, gave love, lived love and taught us to sow seeds of love, he acknowledged. “Mother Teresa insisted that ‘love cannot remain still. It has to get into action and that action is service’,” he said. This service, he added, is “what we traditionally call spiritual and corporal works of mercy, which we are called upon to do in this Jubilee Year of Mercy.” Stating that the Church wishes to pres-

ent Mother Teresa as an icon of the Father’s mercy, he hoped that her words and example will urge all of us to become generous servants and to reflect the “face” of God’s mercy to those around us. “As Mother Teresa’s face radiated God’s tender and merciful love, so too may we become reflections of His tender mercy through our loving actions.” The Bishop maintained that Mother Teresa has handed over the baton to “us” to continue the Gospel way of being a Good Samaritan to the poor and the abandoned who embody Jesus. Mother Teresa, he recollected, used to tell this to those who wanted to do what she did, “What I can do, you cannot; what you can do, I cannot; but together we can do something beautiful for God.” It is doing the ordinary things with extraordinary love, he stated.

Before the Holy Eucharistic celebration, Rev. Sr. Ancicilia, Missionary of Charity (MC) welcomed all to the celebration and gave a short introduction of Mother Teresa. Then, the bishop unveiled the portrait of Mother Teresa and Rev. Sr. Godelaine MC, Superior, Dimapur and Garnish lighted the candle before the picture representing the Missionaries of Charity and the poor of the poor respectively. Rev. Sr. Mamata, MC, and Fr. Philip Magh, Assistant Priest proposed vote of thanks on behalf of the Mother Teresa sisters and the parish community. Fr. Philip said that Fr. Thomas, the parish priest will take part in the celebration in Rome as the diocesan representative. The Bishop also blessed the medals and pictures of Saint Mother Teresa that were distributed to all. Rev. Fr. C.J. Jaison anchored the programme and prepared a brief life story of Mother Teresa with clippings of her visit to Nagaland in 1984. The celebration was attended by thousands of faithful, including large number of sisters of Mother Teresa, Elias and Johnny, the President and Secretary of Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN) along with other office bearers, Angela Vilanuo, President of Nagaland Catholic Women Association (NCWA) and her colleagues, Regina Razousinuo, President, Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement (NCYM) and other office bearers, many dignitaries and invited guests, many sisters of different religious congregation and catholic faithful from the various parishes in Nagaland and particularly from the three parishes in Dimapur.

The two-day refresher training of panel lawyers (PLs) organized by Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) concluded with the valedictory session held at conference hall, Circuit House, Dimapur, on Sunday afternoon. Registrar, Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, Y Longkumer, who addressed the valedictory function noted that the legal services were growing in Nagaland and exuded confidence that the panel lawyers would take legal services forward through disseminating legal knowledge and providing legal aids and representing the poor and needy. The Registrar was of the opinion that contrary to comments the legal profession has become overpopulated and there is limited scope in this profession, the sky is the limit for any lawyer who wants to reach the top level. For a lawyer to shine in his profession, Longkumer said, a lawyer should possess qualities such as being a good listener, observant, logical reasoning powers, persuasiveness, courtroom skills, etiquettes, technology-friendly and above all be single-mindedly committed and dedicated to her/ his profession. She also advised the upcoming lawyers to at least read a case on a daily basis. District & Sessions Judge, Mon, Neiko Kanuo, in his address advised the panel lawyers to maintain

Registrar, Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, Y Longkumer, addressing the valedictory session of the two-day refresher training of panel lawyers (PLs) organized by Nagaland State Legal Services Authority.

their case records properly and to ensure judicious use of expenditure related Lok Adalat and others. He also gave suggestions on dealing with and representing under trial prisoners. Resource persons Cheliam Khiamniungan, ToT panel lawyer, Esther K Aye, legal aid counsel-trainer, NSLSA, and Limasenla Longkumer, legal aid counsel-trainer, NSLSA spoke on the following respective topics: ‘Environment laws’, ‘National Food Security Act 2013’, and ‘Rights under mental health laws’. Panel lawyers from all 11 districts of Nagaland also shared their working experiences. Member Secretary, NSLSA, Nino Iralu, NJS, gave a summing up of the two-day training, and Akumla Longchari, ToT panel lawyer, proposed vote of thanks. The valedictory function was chaired by Joshua Sheqi, legal aid counsel-trainer, NSLSA.

JVYO responds to allegation of irregularity in road work Echoing Hills: Culturetainment

JaluKie, September 4 (mexN): Jalukie Valley Youth Organisation (JVYO) today responded to the recent news item, where Northern Zeme Youth Organisation (NZYO) had questioned the progress of the road construction from Sainik School junction Punglwa to Jalukie. A rejoinder from Machigong Mpom, President and Ahiabe Chuilo, General Secretary of JVYO said that the road construc-

tion contract was allotted to a firm from Peren district and the work orders were issued in the month of May 2016, while works for construction of bridges are being taken up by another firm “in anticipation of favourable response later from the Government.” The condition of the said road, JVYO stated, was in a dilapidated condition for decades; however, “it had come as a huge respite to commuters of the

district when the road was improved to a large extent even though pending black topping, which, we understand could not be carried out due to onset of monsoon season.” It expressed confidence that the firm which has got the contract works will complete the work as specified by the Department concerned once the season becomes favourable for metalling of the road. Regarding the bridges

which were demolished and foundations for new ones have been put up, JVYO admitted that commuters have been inconvenienced because of diversion. “But to be very fair, it must be said that the contractor is helpless since this is not the season for carrying out such works.” Moreover, it stated, the alternative arrangements made for vehicular traffic are not as bad as alleged since all types of vehicles can cross

the rivers without much difficulty. While appreciating the concerns raised by the NZYO, Jalukie Valley Youth Organisation appealed to all to “understand the practical problems faced by the workers and contractors, to cooperate with them, and support them to ensure that works are carried out as soon as possible according to the specifications laid out by the Department.”

concert organised in Dimapur

city college is now tobacco free campus Dimapur, September 4 (mexN): City College of Arts & Commerce was declared as tobacco free campus on September 3. Along with the declaration, a seminar was held at the college with Dr. C. Tetseo, District Programme Officer, National Tobacco Control Programme, as the resource person. Dr. C. Tetseo not only encouraged the students to give up the habit of using tobacco, but also emphasised on the fast growing rate of noncommunicable diseases caused by tobacco and number of chronic diseas-

Dimapur, September 4 (mexN): Echoing Hills, a culturetainment concert was organized by Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Guwahati office and Abiogenesis Society, Dimapur at Soul Speak Hall here on September 3. Tsayem Thonger from Kohima opened the show with a cover song as well as an original. Rokoseno Students and faculty of City College of Arts & Commerce with resource person during the seminar cum declaration of free Zhasa, the next artist, pertobacco campus held on September 3. formed her first song playes, including cancer, lung The doctor also con- 5th tobacco free college in Chairman, and N. Lassu, ing the piano and the secdiseases and cardiovascu- gratulated the institution Dimapur. Z. Kepfo, Chair- GB, of Netaji Colony also ond one with an acoustic lar diseases. for being declared as the man, Pradip Burman, Vice attended the seminar. guitar accompanist.

Meetings & appointments Kohima Law College freshers’ meet

Kohima Law College will hold its 37th freshers’ meet on September 7 at Red Cross complex from 10:30 am onwards. Minister for Rural Development & REPA, CL John will grace the occasion as the chief guest.

TGSU consultative & coordination meet

The Tesophenyu Group Students' Union (TGSU) has convened a consultative and coordination meeting on September 10, 10:00 am at Ziphenyu community hall in preparation for the 39th Rengma Students' Union conference 2017 scheduled to be held in Tesophenyu village. Hence, all the assigned persons in the tentative lists of Steering COLA and sub-committee have been requested to participate actively.

PNTMK freshers’ meet cum get-together

Poumai Naga Tsüdoumai Me Kohima (PNTMK) 32nd freshers’ meet cum get-together will be held on September 10, 10:00 am at APO conference hall, Kohima with Minister for Social Welfare and Parliamentary Affairs, Kiyanilie Peseyie as the chief guest and Chief Manager SBI Senapati Branch, Hepuni Bismarck as the guest of honour. President PNTMK, Khupunü Bümai has requested all the members to attend the programme with traditional attire.

COK general meeting

Vivace performing at the Echoing Hills, a culturetainment concert in Dimapur on September 3.

The Chiechama Officers’ Krotho (COK) will hold its general meeting on September 13, 4:30 pm at The Heritage, Old DC Bungalow, Kohima. Therefore, all the members have been requested to attend the same positively.

Papersky, an Indie grunge band formed in late 2013, swayed the crowed with their tight performances, according to a press release from Asokhiung, PR, Abiogenesis. A Hindi Rock band WFB comprising of four brothers formed in 2015 performed two original Hindi songs, while Vivace, an all female band from Dimapur, played an original and a cover song to the delight of the crowd with Toshimoa playing in place of the original guitarist who

is appearing her exams. Between the performances, special guest Yanren Kikon, Founder Director of Sky Entertainment spoke on various important topics pertaining to music and an impromptu session was held where questions were raised by both the audience and the speaker. The concert, hosted by Yanpo Humtsoe, ended on a good note with The Gluttones, a popular Indie/Alternative Rock band, enthralling the audience with a cover and an original.

threatens Mithuns in Pholami village vaccinated ENCSU to begin agitation

pheK, September 4 (mexN): A vaccination cum animal health check-up camp was organized by ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra- Phek at Pholami village under Pfutsero block on September 3. Mithuns of the village were vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Diseases (FMD) and were also given health check-up. FMD is a highly contagious disease of viral origin and known to inflict huge economic loss among the mithun farmers of the state, stated a press release received here. However, regular immunization against the dreaded disease gives protection from constant risk of exposure to the virus, it added. The team was led by Dr. Debojyoti Borkotoky, SMS (Animal Science), KVK-Phek and Dr P.R. Dutta, ACTO, NRCM assisted by staff Vevo,

tueNSaNg, September 4 (mexN): Eastern Nagaland College Students' Union (ENCSU) has resolved to give another 48 hours to the Department of Higher & Technical Education to resolve the matter of 15% seat reservation for the Backward Tribes in the recently declared NSEE II exam. In a letter to the Chief Secretary of Nagaland dated September 3, ENCSU warned that failing to resolve the matter within the stipulated time, the union will organize a peaceful agitation in front of the Higher & Technical Education department on September 6 “till justice is delivered.” The resolution was made during the general meeting of ENCSU held on September 3. The meeting had resolved to stand by the ENCSU ultimatum submitted Mithun being vaccinated at Pholami village in Phek district on September 3. on July 26, 2016, Ref No. ENCSU/ Supporting staff, KVK-Phek. tification. farmers of the village have tak- Gen-014/16, stated a press release Ear tags were applied to the Because of the constant en to regular vaccination and from ENCSU Chairman, Longre calves and adult animals to motivation and demonstra- other prophylactic care of their Chang and Joint Secretary, Nokkeep proper records and iden- tion by KVK Phek, the mithun animals, the release said. chem Angth.

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India to carry petroleum Hmar peace talks: Mizoram says no separate ADC to be agreed on products via Bangladesh AgArtAlA, September 4 (iANS): The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) will transport petroleum products from the northeastern state of Assam to Tripura through Bangladesh from September 7, an official said here on Sunday. The official said the arrangement was due to the difficulties faced in carrying petrol and diesel through the Indian roads of the region. The IOCL under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas of the Indian Government and the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) of the Bangladesh government had signed Memoranm of Understanding (MoU) in lieu of this in Dhaka on August 18. "If the passports of the officials and truckers of IOCL were received by Tuesday, the transportation of the petroleum products from Assam to Tripura via Bangladesh would start from September 7," an IOCL official said. He said Indian oil tankers carrying petroleum products from Bongaigaon (northern Assam) will ply on the Dawki border (Meghalaya)- Tamabil (Bangladesh)- Chatlapur

(Bangladesh)- Kailasahar (north Tripura) route covering a distance of 136 km in about four hours. "This new route via Bangladesh would save time and costs in carrying petroleum products from Assam to Tripura as the existing over 400 km mountainous route required more than ten hours to carry these essential items. Besides, the condition of national highways through Meghalaya and southern Assam is horrifying," the official added. The short-term IndiaBangladesh deal on shipping of the petroleum products is valid till September 30. An official statement of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said based on the request by the Indian government, Bangladesh has granted permission for the movement of petroleum goods on humanitarian grounds through their territory. The MoU will facilitate India to carry petroleum goods (Motor Spirit, High Speed Diesel, Superior Kerosene Oil and Liquefied Petroleum Gas) from Assam to Tripura through Bangladesh territory to make a buffer stock of them in the northeastern state.

Bangladesh had earlier allowed India to carry food grains and heavy machineries from different parts of India to northeastern state of Tripura via Bangladesh. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has transported a fresh consignment of 2,350 tonnes of rice last week from Kolkata to Tripura via Bangladesh to avoid transportation hitches through the traditional route of Assam and Meghalaya. Earlier in 2012, Bangladesh had allowed stateowned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation to ferry heavy machinery, turbines and over-dimensional cargoes through Ashuganj port for the 726-MW Palatana mega power project in southern Tripura. There is only a narrow land corridor to the northeastern region through Assam and West Bengal that passes through hilly terrain with steep gradients and multiple hairpin bends, making plying of vehicles, especially loaded trucks, very difficult. Agartala via Guwahati is 1,650 km from Kolkata by road, and 2,637 km from New Delhi. But the distance between Agartala and Kolkata via Bangladesh is just 620 km.

AizAwl, September 4 (pti): Mizoram Home Minister R Lalzirliana today asserted that the state government would not agree even if the Manipur-based Hmar Peoples Convention (Democratic) continued to demand a separate autonomous district council comprising areas adjoining Manipur, in the ongoing peace talks. Lalzirliana said that he wished that the current peace talks between the state government and

the HPC (D) would be successful in solving the insurgency problem hitting the north eastern part of the state for years. The negotiation between the two sides was held on August 10 in Aizawl and the second round is scheduled to be held during midSeptember or third week of this month when the HPC (D) delegation comprising overground Hmar leaders are slated to table their political demands.

The parleys between the two sides reached a stalemate in 2013 over the period of extension of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) with the Hmar militant group accusing the state government of being insicere in finding a permanent solution to the Hmar issue. In the first round of talks, the HPC (D) delegation members led by Lalthaliana comprised former President of Hmar Inpui (Hmar

Supreme House) John Pulamte, President of Hmar Students Association (HSA) Lalthlamuana Hmar, General Secretary of Hmar Inpui Francis Songate, Rohringa and Thanglianchhunga. The state government delegation led by Additional Secretary for Home Lalbiakzama comprised Joint Secretary for home Lalhriatpuia, SP, CID (SB) Rodingliana Chawngthu and OSD (Home) David H Lalthangliana.

Mizoram: CAG detects huge drain of public money in purchase of cows

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AizAwl, September 4 (pti): The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) detected huge loss of public money in Mizoram in purchase of cows allegedly disregarding recommendations of an expert committee, in its report tabled in state legislature. The CAG report said that the Director of Mizoram’s Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department failed to comply with the recommendations of an expert committee resulting in the death of 126 cows and monetary loss of Rs 68.04 lakh which could have been largely avoided. Under the New Land Use Policy (NLUP), the flagship program of the present Congress government in the state, the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department placed orders for supply of dairy cows at the rate of Rs 55,000 per cow from two firms - Kwality Dairy and Agro Sales, Karnal in Haryana (500 cows) and Model Dairy

KAlimpoNg, September 4 (pti): The Centre is eager to accord tribal status to the 11 Gorkha communities, but some technical problems are holding it back for now, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram said here today. "The central government is pursuing the demand for tribal status for 11 Gorkha communities with all sincerity. But, we have to follow the established norms and procedures to get over some technical problems," Oram told reporters in this hill town. "All the 11 Gorkha communities seeking tribal status are living in almost all states of the country. For that, the tribal department needs to take inputs from the states concerned and consult other departments involved. That is why the issue is pending," he said. "I want all Gorkhas to know that the Prime Minister has already promised that the status will be accorded, so there is no room for doubt. People should not worry unnecessarily," the minister said. To a question, he said the West Bengal and Sikkim governments had already issued recommendation for these communities.

Cattle Breeding Farm, Ludhiana in Punjab (300 cows). The two firms were not among the four firms which made their bids in response to the tender floated by the Departmental Purchase Advisory Board, the report said. The report said that the two firms together dispatched 788 cows, of which 43 died during transit and there was public protest when the supply and distribution of dairy cows was in full swing over the health conditions and quality of the cattle distributed to the NLUP beneficiaries. Among others, the import of cows from outside the state, allegedly caused the death of many domestic cows due to outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) which prompted the state government to constitute a three-member Enquiry Committee headed by Principal Secretary for Disaster Management and Rehabilitation on July 24, 2012.

The committee recommended procurement and transportation of dairy cows from far-off places like Punjab and Haryana during the winter season before the end of February. But, the CAG noted, the Director of AH and Veterinary department again placed orders for supply of 1,400 dairy cows from the same firms at the rate of Rs 54,000 each and, in blatant disregard to the recommendations of the committee, allowed the firms to supply 1,372 cows between March and May in 2013. As a consequence, 16 cows died during transit while 110 cows died inside Mizoram while in transit camps and the failure of the state Veterinary department to comply with the recommendation of the expert committee resulted in the death of 126 dairy cows and the loss of public money to the tune of Rs 68.04 lakh, the CAG report said.

ASTC should carry Swachh Govt should not harass people in the name of modernisation: Sharmila Bharat message to remote On seeing the displaced peo- Jawaharalal Nehru Institute of The renowned activist beple, Sharmila said, "The State has Medical Sciences (JNIMS) on Au- gan her fast from November 2, been violating rights of thou- gust 27, where she had remained 2000 demanding withdrawal corners of Assam: CM Irom Sharmila has seen it is not also sands of people." She stated that force-fed through nasal tubes until of Armed Forces (Special PowNewmai News Network Imphal | September 4

'Courteous behaviour of the staff and regular maintenance of buses at every station are the key points to ensure ASTC’s revival, says Sonowal' g U wA H At i , S e ptember 4 (pti): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday said cleanliness, proper maintenance of buses, maintaining strict schedules and courteous behaviour of staff were keys to ensure modern services in the state. “Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) is not only a profit-making organisation, but reflected the Assamese identity which must be upheld by ensuring that the buses operated by it adhere to these basic rules,” Sonowal said while flagging off 46 air-conditioned buses for Greater Guwahati connectivity. ASTC is not only for profit making, but it also needs to carry the message of Swachh Bharat to

the remotest corner of the state through its clean and proper maintenance of the modern buses and the travellers must also cooperate in this regard, he said. Courteous behaviour of the staff and regular maintenance of buses at every station were the key points to ensure ASTC’s revival. Unnecessary delay in reaching destinations will have to be strictly avoided so that people put their faith on ASTC and feel a sense of belonging. The Chief Minister said to achieve ASTC’s transition from a loss making venture to profit making one, officials and staff will have to work dedicatedly and sincerely by strictly adhering to the benchmarks of discipline, punctuality and cleanliness. He said 58 more such buses will be pressed into service in the next phase. State Transport minister Chandramohan Patowary said on the occasion that ASTC’s fortunes will be turned around through hard work, dedication, teamwork and innovation.

only the armed forces that violate human rights. During her visit to Loktak Lake in south Manipur on Saturday, Irom Sharmila saw displaced families taking shelter at Sendra Community Hall. Families of this fishing community have been evicted from the lake area by the Manipur government as the latter progresses with the Loktak Lake beautification work.

the government should not harass the people in the name of modernisation, adding the government has been playing with the lives of the people which is a matter of serious concern. Sharmila then called upon the people to unitedly fight for dignity. Irom Sharmila has been meeting people from place to place these days. She left the security ward of

she ended her 16-year-old long fast on August 9. Few days ago she had expressed her desire to travel to Ukhrul district to meet the people. “In Ukhrul I will appeal to the people and try to make them grasp all problems besieging the state. Let’s chingmee-tammee (people of hills and valley) to tie together and secure the land,” the iconic anti-AFSPA crusader Sharmila said.

ers) Act (AFSPA) following ‘Malom Massacre’ in which security forces gunned down 10 civilians. She is currently facing charges under IPC section 309 (attempt to commit suicide) and the hearing in the case is on in a local court here. Sharmila had appealed to the court during her recent appearance that the charges against her be dropped since she had ended her hunger strike.

Northeast accounts for 42% of sedition cases KolKAtA, September 4 (tHe HiNdU): The seven States of the northeast account for about 42 per cent of the total ‘offences against State’ registered in the country in 2015 according to the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NRCB). Across the country, 147 cases were registered in 2015 of which 63 are from the seven northeast States. While Assam recorded the highest number of 22 cases under Sections 121,

121A, 122, 123, 124-A of the Indian Penal Code), Meghalaya recorded 20 cases in these sections. Over the same year, Nagaland registered eight cases, Mizoram seven, Manipur four, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura one case. A m o ng t h e o t h e r States with cases under these sections — classified as ‘offences against the state’ — in the double digits are Bihar with 17 cases, while Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 16.

Manipur tops UAPA cases When it comes to cases registered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), tiny Manipur accounts for a huge 60 per cent of UAPA cases. Dur ing 2015, the country recorded 894 UAPA cases of which 544 were from Manipur. Assam recorded the second highest number, with 103 cases, followed by Jammu and Kashmir where just 59 cases were registered. “It is strange and peculiar but not usual. It de-

pends on socio-economic and political situation on the ground level in particular States,” retired Supreme Court Judge Asok Kumar Ganguly told The Hindu. Justice (retd.) Ganguly said it also depended on how much powers law enforcing agencies had in a particular state. Wellknown civil rights activist Sujata Bhadra said such a high number of cases are reflection that the State does not trust its citizens and that these States have become a “police state”.

TMC will wrest power from LF in 2018 Tripura polls: Mukul UdAipUr (tripUrA), September 4 (pti): Overcoming all hurdles, Trinamool Congress (TMC) will wrest power from the CPI(M)-led Left Front in Tripura in the 2018 Assembly elections, a top TMC leader today said here. "We will wrest power from the Left Front by overcoming all hurdles. This is our mission. People of the plains and hills of Tripura will vote for us and we will present them with good governance." TMC vice-president Mukul Roy said at a mass

gathering. Altogether 2,150 supporters of different political parties like CPI(M), Congress and CPI(ML) today joined TMC in presence of Roy. "TMC is now a national party and Congress is a party of circus, which lost all its teeth in Tripura and has no ability to deliver any good anywhere in the country," Roy said. The CPI(M) is a "divided house" and has failed to provide good governance and was ruling the state by its might as Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee did in West Bengal, he claimed.

Assam conservationist gets IUCN's 'Heritage Hero' award Tripura tribal students stage peaceful sit-in protest in Delhi gUwAHAti, September 4 (eNS): Noted conservationist and ecologist Bibhuti Lahkar of Assam has been conferred the prestigious “Heritage Hero 2016” award by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The award was conferred on him in Hawaii on Sunday morning, according to IST. The selection of Lahkar, who is the first Asian to get the award, was based on the votes cast on IUCN’s site. For the past 17 years, he has been working relentlessly in the Manas National Park falling under Bodoland Territorial Areas District. The park’s destruction by humans and also by militants, who had made it their haven, once made the UNESCO to downgrade it to a World Heritage Site in Danger until removing it in 2011. Lahkar is largely credited with changing the park’s fortunes. One of the first reserves to be included under Project Tiger in 1973 and located in the Himalayan foothills, Manas is known for its rare and endangered wildlife such as tiger, onehorned rhino, swamp deer,

Bibhuti Lahkar: For the past 17 years, he has been working relentlessly in the Manas National Park falling under Bodoland Territorial Areas District.

Assam roofed turtle, golden langur and pygmy hog. Lahkar’s life with Manas began in 1999 as part of his PhD research. His focus was on the management of its grasslands, flora and fauna with special reference to pygmy hog, which is found nowhere in the world. His work made him to move around the park. Villagers living on its fringes were suspicious of strangers but he built rapport not

only with them but also with forest personnel. He realized that the conservation initiatives would go in vain unless the locals were involved in the process. So, he prepared a roadmap for them to bring about positive changes on the ground. “What satisfies me the most is that I was able to educate and motivate the villagers, most of who are illiterate, how to monitor and protect wildlife and vegetation,” Lahkar had

said recently. Some 100 youths, whom he had motivated, are today supporting their families through engagement in ecotourism ventures. In 2013, Lahkar supervised the installation of a 14-km long electric fence. It was installed to protect some 1,000 families from elephant depredation in a buffer zone of the park. Since then, no human or elephant casualty has been reported.

New delHi, 4 September (ANi): Students from Tripura living across the National capital as well as from neighbouring city like Dehradun came together to show solidarity towards the indigenous people of their state and held a peaceful sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhion Saturday. Organised by International Tiprasa Forum under the theme 'Justice for Indigenous People of Tripura', the protestors demanded a proper CBI investigation into atrocities committed to the indigenous people of Tripura during a peaceful rally by Indigenous People Front of Tripura (IFPT) demanding separate tribal state Twipra Land at Agartala on August 23. "Today, students and professionals belonging to Tripura have come together to highlights the incident which had happen on 23rd august, 2016 in Agartala. It was a sad day for our country because it is a complete violation of our constitutional fundamental rights which is right to assemble and demonstrate," said Hawmchang Debbarma, president, International

Tiprasa Forum. During the rally on August 23 in Agartala, more than 25 persons, most of them from the tribal community, were injured in the skirmish and a dozen vehicles were burned beside damage of shops. Following the untoward incident, a large number of tribals, majority of them students or working in the capital city, had fled out of fear of a backlash. "Our families back at home are in tense and feeling insecure. We want to know why they are feeling insecure in our own land, in our own country. Being an Indian, our only urge to the government is we want peace, we don't want vio-

lence," added Billow Jamatia, president, Tripura Student Forum, Delhi. Students from Tripura have made an appeal to the Home Ministry to intervene in the state, either through a personal visit by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh or through a swift CBI enquiry. Seeking proper redressal, relief and compensation to the victims and to highlight the historical negligence towards the indigenous people of Tripuraare also part of the agendas at the sit-in protest. "We are here sitting in a peaceful way demanding the centre for a severe investigation on what actually happened on 23rd of Au-

gust. The state media says that, it is the IPFT cadres who created non-violence in the state. But as we can see that the casualties are on only found on one side. So I don't think so, that is the outcome of a peaceful rally. I think that was a pre-plan. So our demand is a proper investigation without the influence of state government or any political parties," said Debbarma, a student. Henceforth, the protestors are demanding an intervention of the Central Government and safety assurance as the unfortunate indigenous people of Tripura have became minority in their own motherland and insecure in their own homeland.

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MuMbai, SepteMber 4 (pti): As Mint Street readies for a new sheriff, the three-year tenure marked with numerous controversies ended on Sunday for Raghuram Rajan who sacrificed economics for electrical engineering in college and ended up doing a ‘deep surgery’ of banks while at RBI. He rocked too many boats while heading the Reserve Bank of India — earning ‘ad hominem’ attacks and also open criticism by those wanting him to be faster with rate cuts and much slower on cleaning the balance sheets of banks. But those showering him with bouquets were numerous too, giving him titles like ‘Rockstar Rajan’ and ‘Bond of Mint Street’, which he himself appeared to acknowledge by once remarking — “My name is Rajan and I do what I do”

— a clear play on the introductory dialogue of the famous British spy character James Bond. The most vocal critics of Raghuram Govind Rajan—incidentally a name having names of multiple gods—came from right-wing ideologues, including for his analogy that India’s fastestgrowing economy tag was like ‘oneeyed being king among the blind’, which has been seen by many as the prime reason for his tenure getting cut short at three

years—the lowest for any RBI Governor in a long time. Outspoken as he has been with his views, 53-year-old Rajan went on to make public that

he was willing to stay longer but an “agreement” could not be reached with the government in this regard. Rajan, who is credited with predicting the global economic crisis of 2008 and has decided to return to academia, said he would be back with his public speeches in India after a break, while making a strong pitch for retaining RBI’s autonomy and allowing it to say “no” to the government whenever required. While he is expected to resume his job as Professor of Finance at Chicago University, from where he has been on leave, those in the know say that he may also take up some other assignments in due course, including in academics. Earlier, he also served as Chief Economist at IMF. He wanted to study bachelor of economics at Delhi’s St Stephens College, where incid e n tally he gave his last public speech as RBI Governor, but “succumbed to the sunk cost fallacy” and studied electrical engineering at IIT

Delhi, where one of his lectures later as the central banker created a ruckus due to his comments on ‘tolerance’. The three years at the Reserve Bank have mostly been a string of success stories for the marathoner, gaining common man’s adulation even as the free-thinker in him made a few foes who matter more in the corridors of power. One of the most salient features of his reign has been a stable rupee, which was the biggest challenge when he took over on September 4, 2013. Not only has Rajan brought the bleeding rupee back to strength, he also battered down the inflation fangs to 6 per cent from double-digit levels, leading to a cheer in fixed income markets with falling yields. He can also pat his back for embarking on the cleaning of the Augean stables that the banking sector has become by making them sort out their evergreened balancesheets. His candid outspokenness has earned him fans across the social strata, a feat only a few governors could muster. It was, however, not a uniform story and while navigating the much-abused “system”, Rajan did

RJio’s 4G services available to all from today New Delhi, SepteMber 4 (pti): Consumers across the country can avail Reliance Jio’s services from tomorrow, as the company opens its doors to all potential users having any 4G-enabled handset in an aggressive quest to garner 100 million subscribers. According to sources, the Jio SIM -- which so far was available only at Reliance Digital stores -- will now also be offered through multi-brand outlets and mobile phone shops. “The SIMs will be available at nearly two lakh stores across the country, including locations where SIMs from other vendors are also sold,” sources said. A major beneficiary of the offer would be users of devices like iPhone, Xiaomi, Motorola and Lenovo who were not a part of the preview offer so far. RJio, which had already roped in 1.5 million users in the test phase, is gunning for 100 million users at the shortest possible time. Nearly 20 brands including Sony, Sansui, Videocon, LG, Samsung, Micromax, Panasonic, Asus, TCL, Alcatel, HTC, Intex, Vivo, Gionee, Karbonn

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India second most ‘unequal’ country after Russia: Report New Delhi, SepteMber 4 (iaNS): India is the second most “unequal” country in the world after Russia, with millionaires controlling more than half of its total wealth, a report by Johannesburg-based wealth research firm New World Wealth said earlier this week. In India, 54% of its wealth is controlled by millionaires. While India is among the 10 richest countries in the world with a total individual wealth of $5,600 billion, the average Indian is quite poor, the report said. “The higher the proportion the more unequal the country is. For instance, if millionaires control over 50 per cent of a country’s wealth, then there is very little space for a meaningful middle class,” the report said. Worldwide, Russia is the most unequal country where millionaires control over 62% of the nation’s total wealth. Instead, Japan showed up as the most equal country, with millionaires controlling only 22% of total wealth. The report also found the US to be “surprisingly” equal, with millionaires controlling around 32% of the nation’s total wealth. “This is surprising low considering all the negative press that the US gets in terms of income inequality,” it added. Britain was found to be slightly less equal than the US, with its millionaires controlling around 35% of the total wealth there. Russia also tops the list of a country’s wealth held by billionaires (with net assets of $1 billion or more) with 26% of the total Russian wealth held by this category of high net worth individuals. Japan again is the most equal in this category, with billionaires controlling only 3% of the total wealth of the country.

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New Delhi, SepteMber 4 (iaNS): With global crude oil prices having dropped to under $50 barrel levels amid a supply glut, the Indian government has been giving attention to developing the country’s strategic petroleum reserves for enhanced energy security. Earlier this week, Petroleum Secretary K.D. Tripathi, along with senior officials of state-run Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL) and Engineers India Ltd (EIL), visited the proposed petroleum storage site at Chandikhol in Odisha, a Petroleum Ministry statement here said. “The underground storage facilities at Chandikhol will be created within the available government-owned land parcel, and would involve a significant development in the region with the greater objective of Odisha becoming the energy gateway of the Eastern and Northeastern region of India,” the statement said. “The estimated capital cost of the Chandikhol project is approximately Rs 5,000 crore,” it added. The first phase of implementing India’s strategic oil reserves would be completed by end of this fiscal with over 5 million tonnes (MT) of crude reserves in place in three separate storage facilities. The facilities entail storage of crude oil in underground rock caverns. Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had told reporters earlier this year that preparations had started for the second phase of construction where it is planned to build reserves of 12.5 MT, so that by the end of the second phase India has strategic reserves of around 17.8 MT. “Government is considering the proposal for establishment of Phase II storage program for a total storage capacity of 10.0 MT, which includes 4.4 MT storage capacity at Chandikhol and 5.6 MT storage capacity at Bikaner,” the ministry said.

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TuD celebrates Mungmung festival Dimapur, September 4 (mexN): Trongar Union Dimapur (TUD) celebrated Mungmung festival at its treasurer, ST Sangtam’s residence at River Belt Colony in Dimapur on September 3. A short program was organised by TUD for Trongar suhrozarüh and in-laws, informed a press release received here. Chaired by Tia Mongzar, the programme started with invoking God’s blessing by Tsari Sangtam. Welcome speech was delivered by Mürücho Sangtam, President, TUD and folk songs were presented by Khingkurü Mülong, Trongar Union Dimapur. The significance of Mungmung festival was narrated by Tselong Sangtam, while words of exhortation was delivered by Women perform during the Mungmung festival organised by Trongar Union dimapur on September 3. S. Akhaba, Manager, Industry.

TEACHERS' DAY GREETINGS BJP Minority The BJP Minority Morcha, Nagaland State and BJP Minority Morcha, Dimapur unit have extended warm greetings to all the teachers on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, which is celebrated on September 5 every year all over India. A message from General Secretary of BJP Minority Morcha, Nagaland State, Longshi Kikon stated that teaching is a noble profession with greater responsibility than any other jobs. “Teachers are the backbone of our society, the role of a teacher is very significant…in building up the characters of the students and shaping them to become ideal citizens,” the message stated. Therefore, it added, teachers should be honoured and respected by all as well. In a separate message, BJP

Minority Morcha, Dimapur unit Dear Anish, pointed out that “teachers spread the light of education in our society and help in eradicating the darkness of ignorance.” The message issued by Biplab K. Sangma, President, BJP Mwinority Morcha, Dimapur unit added, “You (teachers) are the biggest contributor towards nation building and harbinger of positive changes in oursociety.”

ANGPTA Central The Central office of the All Your love, Shaku Nagaland Government Primary Teachers' Association has wished all the teachers in Nagaland a To, Miss Hasina Khanom “Happy Teachers' Day”. On the ocWish you a very Happy Teacher's Day casion, the ANGPTA called upon my dear. all the teachers to “recommit and re-dedicate” themselves to the noFrom, ble cause “for which we are called Your Dear One out for”. Love You

cYF reiterates ban on hunting, warns defaulters of strict action

Members of Seyochung Area Union Kohima during the Mongmong celebration held at Capital Convention Centre, Kohima on September 3.

pheK, September 4 (mexN): The Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) has reiterated the ban on hunting throughout the year in Chakhesang inhabited area of Phek district. In this regard, the CYF in a press release has directed all the respective youth organizations to firmly adhere to it. “Lifting of the ban on hunting

by any authority shall be stringently dealt with as endorsed by Chakhesang Pubic Organization,” the youth front warned. CYF has also prohibited the import of pork for “commercial purpose” in Chakhesang area of Phek district. Stating that the order comes into force with effect from the date of publication of the notice, the

nVCo team members with Professor-in-charge Kezhokhoto Savi, President nVCo & Convenor ACAUT nagaland legal cell, after the completion of its First-Phase's of Citizen Rights Awareness programme on September 3 in Kohima.

front warned that defaulter will be “strictly dealt with”. In this connection, the Youth Front informed that two persons – identified as Thiipukhriiyi Shijoh and Hizo Shijoh – were caught and penalized “on the ground of defaulter of pig supply” on July 5 last by CYF and Chetheba Town Youth Organization officials at Chetheba Town.

DSSU bi-annual fresher’s meet held Dimapur, September 4 (mexN): The Dimapur Sumi Students’ Union’s (DSSU) bi-annual fresher's meet cum felicitation was held on August 29 at Town Hall, Dimapur with Minister Roads & Bridges, Y Vikheho Swu as the chief guest. Speaking on the theme “Together towards tomorrow”, the chief guest encouraged the students to work hard in their pursuit of excellence. He also urged the gathering to keep up with Sumi culture and its values as it is the only identity of being a Sumi Naga. The toppers of the recently declared NBSE examinations were also felicitated during the meet.

As part of the programme, Mr and Miss Fresher contest was conducted with 40 contestants taking part in the competition. The judges for the competition were Dr. Khekugha Muru, Sharon Achumi, Advocate and Karen Yepthomi Principal Govt Hr. Secondary School Chumukedima. The Fresher's presentation was choreographed by Tsukoli Kinimi, Miss Sumi 2010. After 4 rounds of competitions, Kaino Khujumi of Eastern Christian College was declared as Mr. Fresher while K. Vinikali Achumi of St. John College emerged as Miss Fresher.

MEx FILE Leprosy Campaign in Dimapur from today Dimapur, September 4 (mexN): The Leprosy Case Detection Campaign (LCDC) in Dimapur is starting from September 5 under the theme “Early diagnosis can cure leprosy and prevent disability”. The campaign which will conclude on September 18 will cover every household in the district. A press release in this regard from the Chief Medical Officer Dimapur has solicited the cooperation of the public for the campaign.

Jack n Jill opening in Kohima today Kohima, September 4 (mexN): Jack n Jill shopping mall will be inaugurated on September 5 at 9 am at Dr. Neilavinuo Building, PR Hill, Kohima. DAN chairman Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu will grace the inaugural function as the chief guest.

Assam Rifles informs Dimapur, September 4 (mexN): With regard to the news item ‘AR apprehend NSCN (K) cadre’ published on September 4 (page 5), PRO, Assam Rifles has added that the NSCN (K) cadre was apprehended on August 29. According to the September 4 news item, one NSCN (K) Captain was apprehended by 32 Assam Rifles at Burma Camp, Dimapur.

ICFAI University Nagaland Disaster Management training held celebrates freshers’ social WoKha, September 4 guest, pointed out that the region

Dimapur, September 4 (mexN): The ICFAI University Nagaland (IUN) celebrated its 10th Freshers’ Social for the Undergraduates and 9th Freshers’ Social for the Post Graduates on September 1 and 2 respectively. Speaking on the first day of the occasion, Khrieketu Kuotsu, Officiating Registrar highlighted the various types of freshers found in campuses across the globe. He urged the students to bring out their best in whatever circumstances they are put in. Meanwhile, Prof. C.P Alexander, Pro Vice-Chancellor of IUN, speaking on the second day exhorted the students to recognize their talents and develop their unique additional skills. He concluded his speech by citing a quote from the Upanishads, “Your deepest desires are your destiny.” There were Faith Theological College located at Ura Villa Colony, dimapur conducted open written Bible quiz competition on September 4. Around 100 persons participated in the also talent presentations by the student community. competition.

I wish I could surprise u as I did last year on this very special day of yours. But surprises can be in different ways. On this very special day of yours I wish u love, joy and happiness. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Teachers’ Day.

(mexN): A training on Disaster Management & First Aid was held for Wokha district Bharat Scouts & Guides (BS&G) recently at Cistus School in Wokha. Dy. DEO & District Chief Commissioner, BS&G Wokha, Sentinenla, while speaking during the programme as chief

being prone to earthquake, one should be aware and prepared to tackle such disasters. The training session covered topics such as first aid, preparedness for earthquake, emergency method for rescue, and drill & demo display. Altogether, 200 scouts & guides and students attended the programme.

AR organizes medical camp moN, September 4 (mexN): 9 BIHAR under the aegis of HQ 7 Sector Assam Rifles organized a medical camp at Totak Chingkha village in Mon district on August 27. The paramedical staff of 9 BIHAR treated 340 patients and also distributed free medicines to them, according to a press release from Assam Rifles. With no hospital in the near vicinity, locals of the far flung border area deprived of medical facilities also turned up for treatment, it added.

CondolenCe ZB (AMN) The Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Nagaland, Manipur) has deeply mourned the demise of Neichulieu Nikki Haralu, former Indian Foreign Service (IFS), who passed away on September 2 at Zion Hospital, Dimapur. Though from a modest and rural background in far North East India, Haralu quickly rose to prominence in every field she entered and went on to become the first IFS amongst the Naga Community, the ZB stated in a condolence message. Terming the demise of Haralu a great loss to the Zeliangrong community, the ZB (AMN) expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members. “We pray to Almighty to grant the departed soul to rest in peace,” the message concluded.

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SEpTEmbER 5: World Spinal Cord Injury Day

his is an initiative of International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS), supported in India by The Spinal Foundation at PanIndia level and many organisations working at regional levels in India. ISCoS decided to observe ‘Spinal Cord Injury Day’ on 5th September every year with the intention of increasing better awareness amongst the general public to facilitate an inclusive life for persons with disability and ensure greater chances of success of prevention programmes. Spinal cord injury (SCI) and the resultant paralysis have devastating physical, mental, social, sexual and vocational consequences for the injured. In addition, injury increases the economic burden on the person who sustains an SCI and potentially his or her entire support network. And it isn’t always bad luck that causes spi-

nal cord injuries. In many cases, it is carelessness, recklessness, ignorance or bad decisions. For example: Car and motorcycle crashes are one of the most common causes of spinal cord injuries – and many of these crashes happen simply because of reckless and unsafe driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, etc. While the goal of management is to get the spinal injured to lead an inclusive life, because of the permanence of disability in complete injuries, prevention assumes special significance. Most spinal cord injuries can be prevented. The common saying is, ‘Prevention is better than cure’. But in fact, where a spinal cord injury is concerned, Prevention is cure.

nal Cord Injury anywhere in the world. The effects are lifelong, hence the importance of Injury Prevention. A Spinal Cord Injury leads to loss of sensation, mobility of legs, hands and fingers depending on injury level, bladder control, bowel control, impacts your sexual life and ability to pro-create, ease of respiration, temperature control and several attendant challenges such as bed sores and urinary track infection. Persons with Spinal Cord Injury who get good and timely rehabilitation and support live healthy, successful and productive lives. But rehabilitation facilities are scarce and the process very costly. On a conservative basis, there are about 10,000 new Spinal Cord Injury FOCUS: INJURY PREVEN- cases in India every year – more TION reasons why Prevention is imA Spinal Cord Injury leads portant. to multiple disabilities at one stroke. There is no cure for Spi- WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

TO HELP REDUCE SPINAL CORD INJURY: • Spinal Cord is what keeps you active physically, carrying messages to & fro from your brain to body to enable you walk, run, stand, sit, grasp, eat & procreate, to name a few activities that we take for granted. • A Spinal Cord Injury can happen to anyone, at any time through road accidents, fall from heights, sports accidents & loadfalls on back, leaving you paralysed for life. • Fevers, tumours, birth defects, drain of fluid in your spinal cord, erroneous surgery and some other illnesses can also cause paralysis similar to a Spinal Cord Injury. • A Spinal Cord Injury causes multiple disabilities at one stroke: loss of sensation, mobility (legs, hands and fingers), bladder control, & bowel control, temperature

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management & sexual ability. It only takes a few seconds to sustain a Spinal Cord Injury, but its effects are permanent, irreversible and devastating There is no cure for Spinal Cord Injury anywhere in the world. The only cure available now and the best always is PREVENTION. If there is a Spinal Cord Injury, do not believe if anyone tells you it is possible to fix it. Do not be misled and suffer more damage, and also waste money that could help you live well. Please make sure your family, including children, and friends know about the importance of the Spinal Cord and what causes a Spinal Cord Injury. Drive safely. Do not drive under the influence of alcohol. Wear a helmet (riding or pillion). Wear a seat belt. Insist on a seat belt for chil-

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dren. Deal with fevers and tumours immediately. Go to a quality doctor for treatment and surgery. In any suspected injury to neck or back at any accident site, insist on collar & spine board or other support immediately. Do not make the person involved in an accident sit up till a doctor permits it. Make sure the person is carried in a flat supine position to a hospital. Do not give anything to the injured person to drink or sprinkle water on the face. You may delay much needed surgery and cause more damage, even death. Remember with quality rehabilitation, a person with Spinal Cord Injury can lead a vibrant and independent life. Work towards quality rehabilitation in case of a Spinal Cord Injury. It is worth it! Please join us and spread

the word on Injury Prevention. We wish you never had to reach us on a Spinal Cord Injury. If you, however, know any person with Spinal Cord Injury, please contact The Spinal Foundation. The Spinal Foundation Contact Points for guidance toward rehabilitation for newly injured persons and guidance for SCI persons on specific issues on which they need support: Pan-India Toll Free Number: 1800 425 1210 095760 18055 WhatsApp 0 99449 59587 www.thespinalfoundation.in Nagaland: For any further information please send a text message to 8974492561 and you will receive a callback. Issued by: Diethono Nakhro Coordinator The Spinal Foundation Nagaland Chapter

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 244 By moa Jamir

In Nagaland, the ‘best’ are most neglected

nce again as Teachers’ Day approaches, the usual platitudes are pouring in for the educators. In his message, Nagaland Governor PB Acharya said the teachers are the backbone of society and play a “great role in building up the character of students and shaping them to become an ideal citizen.” The future of the society and the nation is moulded by the teachers, stated the Chief Minister TR Zeliang in his glorious homage. “The best and brightest people in the society are selected for the teaching profession,” he added, urging them to work with renewed energy and dedication to build a “prosperous and just society.” Such eloquent and magnanimous tributes contrast heavily with the ground realities of the teachers in Nagaland. On teachers’ day, many teachers are wondering whether the profession they chose was the right decision. This Teachers’ Day would be “a day of grief and alienation by the authorities, who themselves will be out there somewhere giving their eloquent speeches,” lamented a teachers’ association right on its eve denied of their deserving salaries for 5 months. A week ago another teachers' association appointed under Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) cried out against their salaries pending for nearly 7 months -- from February 2016 till date. In the recent past, such issues regularly popped up in the news with the government temporarily placating agitating associations before the next cycle begins. For those teachers, the glowing tributes, without any changes in ground, hold no waters. Elsewhere in the private sector, the educational sector, like any other entity, is replete with highly skewed remuneration while compared with the government counterpart. To put it bluntly, most of them are overworked and underpaid. Consequently, many consider the profession as a temporary sojourn before the ultimate homecoming in the form of a government job. This is also a plausible explanation to our fixation with the government sector. How can you expect the quality of education to improve when the survival and the security of the teachers is at stake, argue various teachers' associations time and again. As a result, while they diligently come to classes, denied of their incentives, the motivation for teaching, understandably, remains at its lowest ebb. Joining the bandwagon is the lopsided policy as well as occasional lip-servicing from those at the helms of the affairs regarding the working of the educational system. Few rotten apples have spoilt the teaching profession by employing ‘proxies’. It is now a perennial problem and assuming a dangerous proportion undermining the whole community. No proxy teachers after June 30, the Minister of School Education and SCERT, Yitachu categorically assured earlier this year adding that department will be cracking the whip on substitute teachers and banning all contractual/ backdoor appointments. Follow-up action, if any, by the department in not known. The multiple teachers’ associations must take action against such malpractice before it becomes detrimental to the progress and credibility of their profession. The value of teachers in a society is undisputed. A landmark research paper in 2011 underscores the fact that good teacher, among others, not only improves a child's test scores in the classroom but also enhances his or her chances to attend college and future earnings. According to CNN, the study conducted by economists Raj Chetty and John N. Friedman of Harvard University and Jonah E. Rockoff of Columbia University was one of the largest and most consequential educational studies in recent years tracking more than 2.5 million students over 20 years from a large urban school district from 4th grade to adulthood in United States. The qualities of teaching have substantial economic and social benefits, in the long run, the study concluded. These pressing matters need immediate attention. All the stakeholders must wake up to the prevailing crisis before the educational system in Nagaland is thrown into a gutter and education becomes either a commercial venture or quality education becomes a privilege of some fortunate few. It’s high time to prioritise our flattering education system and be given utmost consideration from those at the helms of the affair - for the benefits and well-being of the economy as well as the society. Else we may have the best, but most ignored teachers, having ominous ramification for future. For any comment, drop a line to moajamir@live.com

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Bangladesh ignored many wake up calls in the past: Poet-activist Saaz

he Bangladesh government's failure to take action against those behind the attack on bloggers and minorities in the recent past led to the terror attack in July on a popular Dhaka cafe that left 23 dead, says poet-activist Sadaf Saaz. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the just-concluded Mountain Echoes Literary festival, Saaz said that the horrifying attack shook the conscience of the country and the government has finally woken up to take action. The poet, who lost her close friend Ishrat in the attack, said the gruesome incident had shaken the society and has led to a wider debate. "It was devastating for us. This made us sit up and pushed us to have conversations among ourselves. We should have spoken more strongly before. Now, the government is also taking very strong measures," said Saaz, who is the director and producer of the Dhaka Literary Festival. Saaz said that the attack could have been averted had the Sheikh Hasina government cracked the whip after a spate of attacks on secular bloggers, minorities and liberals in the country. "Our silence encouraged something like this to happen. Now, the Awami League government is taking strong measures," said Saaz, who also works with Naripokkho, a women's rights organisation. Though the involvement of affluent Bangladeshi youth in the attack came as a surprise to many, Saaz felt that it was the complacency of the society and the government that led to such horror. The spread of radical ideology is a problem that is plaguing the world at large, she added. The poet also felt that rising intolerance in India and the rise of Donald Trump in the United States cannot be ignored. "There is rising intolerance in Bangladesh, India and all over the world. We are seeing a new force of Wahhabis and the rise of Trump. We need to have conversatiion as we are a connected world," she said.

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Jeremy Mcdermott Source: InsightCrime

What does Colombia peace deal mean for cocaine trade? Peace will have untold benefits for Colombia. But it will also provide a new set of opportunities for criminal actors keen to take over the criminal economies that the FARC currently control

peace agreement between Colombia's government and the country’s largest rebel army has been reached, and while the end of the five-decade old civil war has immense political and social implications, it's not clear what is going to happen to the criminal economies that have sustained thousands of rebels. The agreement between the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia - FARC) and the government came after almost four years of negotiations. And although the formal agreement will not be signed until next month, there are already questions about what happens to an immense criminal economies present where the FARC operates. At the top of this pyramid is the cocaine trade. President Juan Manuel Santos stated during his nationwide address following the signing of the accords August 24, that as part of the agreement “the FARC have committed to breaking the link” with drug trafficking. But while the president talked about Colombia starting a new chapter of peace, InSight Crime is looking at the new criminal chapter that will begin once the FARC leave the stage. The importance of the FARC in the world cocaine trade is hard to underestimate. They control up to 70 percent of the coca crops in the country (which total between 96,000 and 159,000 hectares depending on whether you use figures from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime - UNODC or the White House) and thus around 40 percent of the total world supply of cocaine. The FARC also have a monopoly in their areas of influence on the trade in coca base, the sticky paste that is later transformed into powdered cocaine. A decent chemist can turn a kilogram of high quality coca base into a kilogram of crystalized cocaine, ready for export. Many FARC units, or “fronts” as they are called, trade cocaine as well as coca base. At least seven FARC fronts are involved in the export of cocaine and directly feed the world drug market. In sum, it is safe to say that the FARC are the single most important organization in the world cocaine trade. A series of signatures in Havana is not going to bring an end to this trade. But there is going to be a seismic shift in the supply side dynamics of illegal drugs in Colombia. While cocaine provides the bulk of the rebels' earnings, the criminal economies under theFARC control are not restricted to illegal drugs. They also control illegal and legal gold mining activities and systematically extort thousands of individuals and businesses. InSight Crime estimates that the total worth of the criminal economies in areas currently under FARC influence is in excess of a billion dollars annually. Of this, the guerrillas used $300 million for war, but another $300 million ended up in the pockets of individual FARC members, their families, friends and associates; and the rest went to other criminal actors that worked alongside the FARC. To break the "link" to the drug trade and end the fighting, the agreement calls for the creation of 23 zones (formally called “Transitory Hamlet Zones for Normalization”) and eight camps where demobilized rebels will concentrate. But will all their com-

hills ran down Tomás Gómez Membreño’s spine when he first heard about the brutal murder of his renowned friend and ally, the Honduran Indigenous leader Berta Cáceres, six months ago this week. A fellow environmental activist and second in command at the Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH), Tomás feared he would be next. Berta’s work was widely and globally acclaimed and had earned her international awards – if someone could violate the sanctuary of her home and shoot her dead, it was too frightening to contemplate what could happen to any of the country’s lesser-known human rights defenders. Tomás also knew the hopes to have a proper investigation and to ensure the crimes against human rights defenders would not be repeated again were slim, in a country where authorities rarely condone attacks on activists. Tragically, he has a point. Six months after two armed men walked into Berta’s home one evening and murdered her in cold blood, Honduras has become a no-go zone for anybody daring to protect natural resources such as land and water from powerful economic interests. The numbers say it all. According to a recent survey by Global Witness, Honduras and neighbouring Guatemala have the two highest rates of murders of environmental activists per capita. An astounding 65% (122 out of 185)

manders leave their lucrative areas? And what will happen to the all the FARC’s criminal economies when and if the armed fighters leave these territories? We at InSight Crime are exploring five different scenarios, all of which could come to pass: 1. Elements of the FARC proclaim themselves as dissidents and stay in the field using the FARC name. This has already been seen with the First Front. 2. Colombia’s remaining rebel group, the National Liberation Army (Ejército de Liberación Nacional – ELN), receives a massive boost from criminal income currently under FARC control, especially in more than 60 municipalities where the two guerrilla armies co-habit. There might also be a significant transfer of FARC fighters and weapons to the ELN as many decide that the peace agreement does not appeal to them, and they opt to remain in the “revolutionary struggle.” 3. A new generation Colombian transnational organized crime (TOC) syndicates -- known in Colombia as the BACRIM (after the Spanish words “bandas criminales” -- absorb FARC elements and territory. These groups were born after the last peace agreement in 2006, between the government the paramilitary army of the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia - AUC). 4. Elements of the FARC are seduced by international TOC, which are key players in the international cocaine trade. Foremost among these are Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel; Brazil’s mighty prison gangs of the First Capital Command (Primeiro Comando da Capital - PCC) and the Red Command (Comando Vermelho); Venezuela’s “Cartel of the Suns” (Cartel de los Soles); and European mafias, such as Italy’s ‘Ndrangheta along with the Serbian and Albanian mafias, which are stepping up their involvement in the cocaine trade. Many of these organizations, particularly the Mexicans, already have direct links with FARC fronts (like the 57th, the 29th, the 30th and 48th) and could offer local FARC leaders money, weapons, communications equipment and anything else they might need to retain their military capacity and territorial control -- anything to maintain the flow of cocaine. 5. Elements of the FARC that have been collecting extortion money (“taxes”) from the drug

trade and from mining proceeds decide to stay in business and keep the proceeds for themselves. This we call the “FARCRIM” option, a mirror of the BACRIM born from the AUC. These groups would likely form organized criminal syndicates in their areas of influence. In the aftermath of the AUC demobilization, some 36 BACRIM were formed. There was a wave of violence unleashed as these different groups fought each other for control of the most important criminal real estate. Today there is one dominant BACRIM, the Urabeños (who call themselves the Gaitanista Self Defense Forces of Colombia - Autodefensas Gaitanistas de Colombia – AGC). The Urabeños have more than 2,500 armed fighters. Working alongside them is a host of smaller regional organized crime groups. There may well be another wave of violence as the underworld recomposes itself around the FARC's formal departure from the lucrative criminal economies they control. Yet today there is a form of “Pax Mafiosa” in the country, with very little fighting between criminal actors, who now prefer to cooperate and share the profits than fight for control. The FARC are already part of this world, providing BACRIM and TOC with coca base and cocaine. These relationships are unlikely to die with any agreement in Havana. They will more likely evolve and give birth to a new generation of criminal actors, some of which will inevitably have FARC roots. This is not new to Colombians where illegal actors have been regularly recycled in the past. When the Popular Liberation Army (Ejército Popular de Liberación - EPL) demobilized in 1991, several elements stayed in the field, and one is still active in the Norte De Santander Department along the border with Venezuela, deeply involved in the drug trade. Other EPL fighters joined the prototype paramilitary group known as the Peasant Self Defense Force of Córdoba and Urabá (Autodefensas Campesinas de Córdoba y Urabá - ACCU). The ACCU gave birth the paramilitary army of the AUC. The AUC demobilized and gave birth to the BACRIM. The question is can the government prevent or at least minimize the risk of a new generation of criminal actors being born from the FARC? Peace will have untold benefits for Colombia. But it will also provide a new set of opportunities for criminal actors keen to take over the criminal economies that the FARC currently control. As long as the criminal economies remain intact, someone will take them over.

Honduras Still a Death Trap for Environmental Activists Erika Guevara-Rosas Inter Press Service of the murders of human rights defenders working on issues related to land, territory or the environment registered across the world in 2015 were from Latin America. Eight took place in Honduras and 10 in Guatemala alone. Berta’s killing marked a turning point for what was already a scandalous situation. But her tragic end was hardly surprising; it was a tragedy waiting to happen. Months before her murder, she had reported a number of serious threats related to her outspoken opposition of the construction of the Agua Zarca dam in the community of Río Blanco, in north-western Honduras. The local Lenca Indigenous community complains that they were not properly consulted over a plan that would threaten the flow of the Gualcarque River, which is sacred to them and provides them with food and drinking water. COPINH says that if built, it would force the community to relocate as life in the area would become virtually impossible.

But in resource-rich Honduras and Guatemala, it can be a deadly business to dare to defend natural resources that are highly valued in global commodity markets. Both Central American countries have become ever-more attractive to powerful extractive industries, partly due to increasingly lax laws governing what companies can and cannot do. Meanwhile local communities are continuously squeezed out of the lands on which their survival depends. The t oxic cocktail of threats, bogus charges, smear campaigns, attacks, killings and crumbling judicial systems incapable of delivering justice has made the legitimate business of defending basic human rights a nearly impossible one. Crimes against activists are rarely properly investigated, which perpetuate further violence. The authorities often blame their country’s weak institutions for the shocking injustice, but conveniently fail to ignore the fact that the absolute lack of political will to protect and

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support these activists is often what puts them in mortal danger in the first place. After a great deal of international pressure, the Honduran government initiated an investigation into Berta’s murder and arrested five individuals – but the process is still marred with question marks over its fairness and impartiality. Meanwhile, members of COPINH and Berta’s lawyers continue to be threatened and harassed. Tomás fears for what can happen to those linked to Berta. Other activists are so afraid they do not even dare to speak their names in public or discuss the threats they routinely face for protecting basic human rights. But they say stopping their work is not an option. They are the last line of defence – no-one else will defend their communities and rights. A country’s natural resources – as well as the people who bravely protect them – are among its most precious assets. This is not just for financial considerations. Without land to grow food or clean water to drink, entire communities will simply be erased without a trace. The solutions to this profound crisis are not simple, but they cannot be ignored. Investing time and resources in a much-needed overhaul of the Honduran and Guatemalan justice systems to ensure effective investigations into these crimes and putting in place proper protection for those at risk would go a long way to prevent the countries from losing more brave activists like Berta. There is no time to waste.

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Revisiting the Journey to the SDGs The Morung Express poll results

Are you willing to make a pledge for Clean Elections in Nagaland? Why? 50%

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t’s been almost one year since heads of state and government adopted ‘Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ – the ambitious agenda which contains 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) and 169 targets during a special session of the UN General Assembly on 25 September 2015. In fact, 2015 was one of the most important years for multilateral agreements. Not only did the governments sign up to SDGs, they also reached the Paris Climate Agreement and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda as the framework for funding the two policy agendas. The SDGs were the culmination of four years of negotiations. Starting in July 2011, with the initial proposal by Paula Caballero from the government of Colombia, these negotiations became the most participatory process in UN history. The vision reflected in the Heads of State Declaration expressed the aspirations of the agenda: “We envisage a world in which every country enjoys sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and decent work for all. A world in which consumption and production patterns and use of all natural resources – from air to land, from rivers, lakes and aquifers to oceans and seas – are sustainable. One in which democracy, good governance and the rule of law as well as an enabling environment at national and international levels, are essential for sustainable development, including sustained and inclusive economic growth, social development, environmental protection and the eradication of poverty and hunger.” However on major criticism levelled at the SDGs and their targets is that they are far too numerous. The reality is that the world of 2015 faced major crises in so many areas that it is difficult to imagine what could have been excluded. Those challenges were also identified to include: “Global health threats, more frequent and intense natural disasters, spiraling conflict, violent extremism, terrorism and related humanitarian crises and

forced displacement of people threaten to reverse much of the development progress made in recent decades. Natural resource depletion and adverse impacts of environmental degradation, including desertification, drought, land degradation, freshwater scarcity and loss of biodiversity, add to and exacerbate the list of challenges which humanity faces. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time and its adverse impacts undermine the ability of all countries to achieve sustainable development.” Compared to Agenda 21 the outcome from the 1992 Earth Summit, the new SDGs include a firm commitment to gender equity as a goal and targets that address the interlinkages between goals. They add energy, which was not an Agenda 21 chapter, and they focus on clean energy as the way forward. Agenda 21 did not deal with the issue of ‘good jobs and economic growth’ (SDG 8) and ‘resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation’ (SDG 9) nor Goal 10 on ‘inequality’. The Sustainable Development Solutions Network estimate that it will cost $2-3 trillion a year to deliver the SDGs. In 1992 it was estimated that Agenda 21 would cost $625 billion a year. Decades of inaction explain why the cost has increased so much. The Addis agreement recognised that the private sector will play a significant role in helping to fund the SDG implementation. One of the criticisms of this is that there wasn’t a counter balance with more oversight of industry. In part to address this and to be launched on September 21st the President of the UNGA Mogens Lykketoft of Denmark commissioned an expert report that identifies policy strategies designed to shift the flow of capital away from the unsustainable and toward areas of investment that can advance local, national and global efforts to achieve the SDGs, including the climate goal. The report also addresses the question of how to mobilise financial, goods and services markets to support the SDGs and incorporate environmental, social and governance principles more systematically in to market activities. The expert report is written by Brookings with several informal feedback rounds

by experts from within and outside the UN system. It is vital to remember that the SDGs are a soft law agreement, meaning that governments are not legally required to deliver on the commitments. One of the promising additions to the monitoring process has been the recognition that parliaments can play a monitoring role on their executives in fulfilling their commitments. This could be through the use of parliamentary committees and perhaps an annual debate in countries’ parliaments on how national implementation is progressing. One of the great outcomes from the implementation of Agenda 21 was that within ten years over 6000 local agenda 21s had been produced with local and sub-national government playing the facilitation role. This approach should be replicated as local and sub-national governments can develop local strategies to implement the SDGs. The starting date for the SDGs was 1 January 2016 and even then the indicators for the targets had yet to be agreed and in some cases are still being negotiated. It is far too early to say how much of this agenda is being implemented. It will take until 2018 for official development assistance (ODA) to start to have an impact and so the real opportunity to take stock will be at the 2019 heads of state High Level Political Forum (HLPF). July’s HLPF saw 22 countries presenting their national reports and a few of the countries – Colombia and Germany – had also started to develop their national strategies. All this should accelerate in the coming years and enable countries working with their stakeholders to create one strategy for this agenda and thus enable much more effective reporting. Steering the course of global change to a just and sustainable future requires a concerted effort across all sectors. By providing a unifying agenda amidst enormous global diversity, the SDGs are providing the basis for potentially mounting a concerted movement for positive change. To achieve that outcome, the way in which major obstacles such as financing and accountability are overcome will make the difference in securing transformational change.

The World’s Most Innovative Countries 2016

he Human Brain Project (HBP), a global, 10-year scientific research project aimed at advancing the understanding of neuroscience, braininspired computing and brain-related medicine, got under way in 2013. This European Commission initiative, born from the seminal work of Professor Henry Markram, from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, provides the scientific community with the infrastructure to collaborate and make new inroads into the study of neuroscience, and a total funding of €1 billion. Such cooperation isn’t unusual in Europe. The EUREKA program, a publicly-funded, intergovernmental network involving over 40 countries, was created in 1985 to enhance European competitiveness by “promoting innovation across borders.” Government policy, strong research and development (R&D) spending and coordination characterize groupings such as HBP and EUREKA. These factors also make countries more innovative. Switzerland yet again tops this year’s Global Innovation Index (GII), ahead of seven other European countries in the top 10, Singapore (ranked 6th) and the United States (4th). Switzerland and its peers got top marks across major pillars of our index, such as the strength of institutions, infrastructure, human capital, and research and market sophistication.

ment is critical. It may be tempting to scale back investment during times of low-growth or economic uncertainty, but it pays to keep it up as “stop-andgo” approaches quickly erase progress made in previous years.

LEVERAGING GLOBAL INNOVATION The index, a collaboration in itself between INSEAD, Cornell University and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), finds that investments in R&D and innovation are central to economic growth; helping developed countries reinvent themselves in times of economic decline and emerging countries answer their societies’ growing needs. While science and innovation are more internationalized and collaborative than ever before, countries sometimes tend to perceive each other as contenders rather than collaborators. Countries can overcome this by approaching innovation as a global posi-

BIG ACHIEVERS China still only spends a small share of its research budget on basic R&D in comparison to the leaders, but its expenditures are getting closer to those of rich countries. It makes a symbolic entry into the GII top 25 this year, the first middle-income country to do so. The top 25 typically comprises highincome countries. China’s progress has been remarkable in innovation quality, output and efficiency. Similar improvements have also helped other middle-income countries such as Bulgaria (38), Costa Rica (45) and Romania (48). Among the lower-income countries, Moldova (46), Ukraine (56) and Vietnam (59) all outperform their peers in the same

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Innovation is essential for sustainable growth. Countries should maintain their R&D investments and cooperate internationally to protect their innovation momentum in the face of low-growth scenarios binger for future advancements, bridging the divide between rich and poor countries, an ongoing and defining feature of the GII. GO, GO, GOVERNMENTS AND GOVERNANCE Governments will be crucial in this endeavor, not just in facilitating an environment conducive to research and development of innovations, but in facilitating international collaboration, and actively supporting a global innovation governance framework. Such a framework would have to be flexible enough to accommodate the dynamic nature of innovation and facilitate the mobility of scientists, funding and cofinancing schemes. Britain’s recent decision to leave the European Union (EU) is a case in point. Some “Brexiteers” and other anti-European Union (EU) activists have claimed that small, nimble economies are more open and better able to weathe r crises and, therefore, require

show that small, open trading nations like Switzerland and Singapore are world leaders in innovation. But the notion that they do it while not part of a major grouping such as the EU is to miss the bigger picture. Both are truly integrated, global markets that collaborate heavily with bigger neighboring economies and indeed global ones. Switzerland may not be part of the EU, but it plays a central role in projects such as the Human Brain Project with its European partners, and builds panEuropean infrastructure such as the new Gothard tunnel. QUALITY MATTERS Quality is just as important as quantity of innovation. Since 2013, GII has been tracking innovation quality by looking at the level of local universities, internationalization of local inventions and citations of research. In this regard, not only is China is at the top of the middle-income group, but it outscores some high-income countries in the quality of universities and research citations. A number of other top-scoring middle-income countries helping to close the gap between rich and poor countries, including South Africa (54), India (66) and Brazil (69), all have scores to rival China’s in terms of universities and citations. Policymakers should bear in mind that policies matter, and have a key role to play in developing an innovation mindset while reducing sentiments of nationalism and fragmentation. This starts with education, where creating excitement about science and encouraging risk-taking will spark a curiosity that students will carry into their working lives. This is especially crucial as innovation increasingly takes the form of management practices and business or organizational models, beyond technical creation. Global innovation is crucial for countries to avoid low growth or mitigation scenarios, but it won’t come about without coordination and good policy. The GII is created by INSEAD, the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and Cornell University. It covers 128 economies around the world and uses 82 indicators across a range of themes. This article was originally published by INSEAD Knowledge, a partner institution of Fair Observer. Copyright © 2016 INSEAD Knowl-

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Some of those who voted YES had this to say • Yes. It is a must for every Nagas as one cannot sell off ones most precious voting rights to elect a person without principal or character as was done in the past. Let us exercise our voting right consciously and elect our leaders whom we could respect and trust. Don’t elect the so called leaders who have been elected with money and muscle power like in the past. They cannot lead us not do anything good for the Nagas. Let us bring transformation and change in our society by electing people who are honest and who really love the Nagas. Reject the corrupt leaders. • Yes. Cause human being need clean society. • Yes. I already made the pledge because I believe in one man one vote. • I believe in the power of youth (especially) and the emerging trends of resurgence towards positive attitude. To pledge for clean election is not a right but a responsibility and it has to be a collective responsibility beginning with shedding our 'selfishness'... or else the pledge will just remain a pledge in black and white. Well, no power on earth can stop the coming together of clean minds as the "coming community." We will not only see clean election but a clean and corrupt free society. Towards this desirable end...I pledge for clean election. • Yes. it invite God's wrath in Nagaland • Yes it may be a small step but an important one. Tiny drops of water makes a mighty ocean. We keep dreaming and waiting for big changes to come, but it has not come and it will not come because changes comes in small doses. • Yes. Not only individuals but villages must also pledge to be part of the Clean Election campaign. In many Naga villages there is a practice of mass voting, so unless the village pledge in clean elections this practice will not be good. Some of those who voted NO had this to say • No. naah!! sorry. I have my own right and no one can make me change what i think is right by any pledge or by any plead/coercion. Thanks but no thank you. • Not at all. It’s a waste of time. • We are only good in talking but not good in doing things. Unless the system changes nothing will change at all. • No. I dont think we Nagas are ready for it. It is premature because we have not done our homework. We have become selfish and very divided. Some of those who voted OTHERS had this to say • I wish the response was better than this. I have this feeling that the lack of response for the call to challenge the corruption and misgovernance taking place in our land actually shows that the people are yet to renounce their mindsets. Clean election being one. • Right to vote is my political right. In order to clean the system, one has to begin somewhere. It begins with utilising our political right by pledging clean election in true spirit. • It a noble idea and a much needed one. I hope it does not become a fashion statement in our state. We are fond of saying big things but we rarely implement them. We are poor implementers. • If NBCC means business, they must encourage all their pastors to give regular sermons on Clean elections during the Sunday devotion service. They should also ask their pastors to

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INDIA

Teachers are building blocks of education system: President new DelHI, September 4 (IanS): Greeting teachers on the occasion of Teachers Day, President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday said teachers are the building blocks of a good eduction system. In India, Teachers' Day is observed on September 5, the birthday of India's second President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. In a message, President Mukherjee said: "On the occasion of Teachers' Day, I have great pleasure in extending my greetings and felicitations to teachers throughout the country." He said Teachers' Day is an occasion when we recognise the services of teachers who are "engaged in building and strengthening the intellectual and ethical foundations of our children". "A sound education system is the bedrock of an enlightened society. Inspired teachers are the building blocks of a good education system. An inspired teacher links the individual goals of the students to the societal and national goals," Mukherjee said. "We need our teachers to instil in our children civilisational values of sacrifice, tolerance, pluralism, understanding and compassion," he added. The President said the teachers also need to "imbibe technology and new methodologies" to create modern and effective approaches to teaching and learning. "I convey my good wishes to the entire teaching community of our country and express gratitude on behalf of the people of our nation for their lifetime of dedication and commitment to the great cause of educating our youth," he said.

IMD to issue winter forecast and cold wave alerts new DelHI, September 4 (ptI): In a first, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) will issue winter forecast and cold wave alerts for the season from this year. The forecast will be be issued for the December, January and February. "By November end this year we will be issuing winter forecast for the season," IMD Director General K J Ramesh said. The IMD has been issuing monsoon forecast for over 25 years now. This will be for the first time that the MET department will be issuing forecast for the winter season. It started forecasting warnings of "severe to very severe" heatwaves during the summer season this year. IMD said that the forecast proved to be useful for people as such extreme heat wave advisories were issued well in advance.Like summer, winter too is very harsh in several parts of India, including northern states and the gangetic belt, claiming human lives every year. "Like the summer forecast where above normal temperature was important, the winter forecast will give a general outlay on whether the temperatures in the cold season will be 'above normal' or 'below normal'. We will be specifying which pockets are likely to expect below normal temperatures," Mr Ramesh said. Like the summer forecast, the winter forecast too will issue cold wave alerts, which will be updated at regular intervals.

Fin Min to challenge HC on online travel portals new DelHI, September 4 (ptI): A recent High Court verdict directing the central revenue authorities to refund service tax collected from three travel portals including MakeMyTrip may be challenged in Supreme Court by the government. Officials sources today said legal experts are going through the High Court order and an appeal challenging the verdict is likely to be filed in Supreme Court. Delhi High Court had on Thursday ordered Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence (DGCEI)--an intelligence arm under the Finance Ministry--to refund the service tax collected from travel portals-- MakeMyTrip, Ibibo and Ebiz, saying the payment made by them "was not voluntary but under coercion and duress". The court had also pulled up the DGCEI for "unwarranted" arrest of a senior official each from MakeMyTrip and Ebiz, saying the action by the department was taken without following the procedure laid down under the law. The order came on the pleas of these companies challenging the action taken against them by the DGCEI which had accused them of evading service tax to the tune of several crore rupees. The sources claimed that the DGCEI detected alleged service tax evasion by these firms and there was sufficient ground for it to arrest their executives. "The service tax probe against these companies are still going on. We will also issue show cause notices in due course of time," a source said. The DGCEI has alleged that the firms were not depositing service tax being collected from their customers. All three firms have denied any wrongdoing. Service tax is charged at the rate of 14.5 per cent (including 0.5 per cent of Swachh Bharat Cess).

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Modi raises India's concern over CPEC with Xi Isolate supporters, sponsors of terror, PM Narendra Modi tells BRICS leaders

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the West Lake State Guest House ahead of G20 Summit in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on September 4. (REUTERS Photo)

HangzHou, September 4 (ptI): India today raised its concern with China over the CPEC which runs through PoK, and terrorism "emanating from the region" as Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Chinese President Xi Jinping the two countries need to be "sensitive" to each other's strategic interests. Asserting that fight against terror should not be motivated by "political considerations", Modi said it is of "paramount importance that we respect each other's aspirations, concerns and strategic inter-

ests" to ensure durable bilateral ties. In the bilateral meeting with Xi ahead of the G20 summit, Modi raised India's concerns over the USD 46 billion China- Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) being laid through PoK. Besides a host of energy-related projects, the CPEC consists of rail, road and pipelines to ferry oil and gas from Gwadar port to Kashghar in Xinjiang through PoK. Replying to a question whether the terrorism emanating from the region where the CPEC is being

laid through has been discussed, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup told reporters the issue has been raised during the meeting. Modi said both India and China need to be "sensitive" to each other's strategic interests and called for specific actions to "prevent growth of negative perception". "As a matter of principle, both countries would have to be sensitive to each other's strategic interests," Swarup said while touching upon broad themes that Modi stressed upon

HangzHou (CHIna) September 4 (IanS): In an indirect reference to Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the BRICS member nations to "isolate supporters and sponsors of terror". In a meet with the leaders of the BRICS ahead of G20 summit, Modi said "terrorists in South Asia, or anywhere for that matter, do not own banks or weapons factories". "Clearly, someone funds and arms them, and BRICS must intensify joint efforts not just to fight terror but to coordinate actions to isolate those who are supporters and sponsors of terror," he said. In the meet, Modi said terrorism was the primary source of instability and the during his nearly 30-minute bilateral with Xi, their eighth meeting. "In order to promote positive convergence, we would also need to prevent growth of negative perception. For this, the specific actions by both countries would play the major role," he said. In particular, Modi highlighted that "we have succeeded in maintaining peace and tranquility on the border", he added. Condemning the recent suicide bomb attack on the Chinese Embassy in Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan, in his opening remarks,

biggest threat to societies. He also raised the issue with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on the sidelines of the G20. "In a very hard-hitting intervention, he said terrorists in South Asia or anywhere for that matter do not own banks or weapons factories," Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesman Vikas Swarup quoted Modi as saying. Without directly naming Pakistan, Modi told Turnbull, "Our (India's) neighbourhood, in particular, was suffering from destabilisation effects of terrorism". He stressed the need to "identify the suppliers, exporters and financiers of terrorism".

Modi said it is yet another proof of the continuing scourge of terrorism. "The Prime Minister reiterated that our response to terror must not be motivated by political considerations," Swarup said. On his part, Xi said China is willing to work with India to maintain their "hard-won sound" ties and further boost bilateral cooperation. "China is willing to work with India to maintain their hard-won sound relations and further advance their cooperation", state-run Chinese Xinhua news agen-

cy quoted Xi as saying. About the bilateral relations, which experienced turbulence due to differences over a raft of issues, Modi said in order to make the Asian century a reality, the countries of the continent would have to take responsibility. The meeting came amid differences over including listing of Pakistanbased terrorist organisations in the UN, China stalling India's membership at the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and the CPEC being built through PoK.

Real time video monitoring of crowds at railway stations 'Delhi most unsafe city CHennaI, Septem- form tickets and closure of on crowd management to twin blasts in the Banfor senior citizens' ber 4 (tHe HInDu): In parking lots till normalcy is strategies, risk analysis and galore-Guwahati Express a first, the Indian Railways has deployed ‘intelligent video analytics’ to assess crowd density at major railway stations and initiate crowd control measures when the number of passengers/visitors exceeds a prescribed limit. The technology incorporated in the integrated security system will give an automatic alert to the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel to set in motion certain Standard Operating Procedures that include a temporary ban on the issue of plat-

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Surveillance system “We have installed the facility in the surveillance system on a trial basis at Chennai Central and Egmore railway stations. Taking cue from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines on crowd control, the railway has included crowd management in its revised Disaster Management Plan,” a senior railway official said on Saturday. Zonal railways have been told to analyse past crowd disasters and focus

preparedness, information management and dissemination, safety measures and emergency planning, transportation and traffic management. The inflow of passengers is usually high during long weekends and festive season. VuMajor railway stations are vulnerable to terror attacks in view of the large gathering of people, multiple entry/exit points and stoppage of trains at wayside stations where adequate security arrangements are not in place. Chennai was witness

soon after the train arrived on May 1, 2014. A woman passenger was killed in the incident.

Timely alerts “ Video analytics would help security agencies get timely alerts when large crowds build up in the station premises and help implement preventive protocols. Visuals stored on Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) network system would be of immense help in identifying miscreants and in ensuring effective legal action,” the official said.

MPs on Mission Kashmir cut no ice with separatists SrInagar, September 4 (IanS): Separatist leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Sunday snubbed national opposition leaders even as Geelani supporters booed them with anti-India slogans. Janata Dal-United leader Sharad Yadav and Communist leaders Sitaram Yechury and D. Raja went to meet Geelani but the hardline Hurriyat leader refused to even let them in, informed sources said. Outside his house at Haiderpora, several of his supporters massed around, angrily shouting slogans as the MPs' cars and security vehicles went past, shouting slogans like "Go India, go back" and "We want freedom". After their failed bid at Haiderpora, the three leaders returned to the Sher-e-Kashmir convention centre

where they had earlier attended a meeting of all parties with Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. Sharad Yadav, Yechury and Raja earlier went to meet Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Mohd Yasin Malik at a police hub turned into a prison at Humhama, close to the Srinagar airport. Malik met them barely for 10 minutes but more to say that there was no point in holding any talks with the MPs, informed sources told IANS. Also detained with Malik are three key Geelani supporters. Separately, Asaduddin Owaisi of the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen went to meet moderate Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz at Chashma Shahi where a tourist hut has been converted to a sub-jail. Separatist leader Shabir

Shah was also brought to the sub-jail. Mirwaiz was cold to Owaisi, saying the Hurriyat had already decided not to meet the MPs who had come with Home Minister Rajnath Singh. A disappointed Owaisi then met Shabir Shah for some 10 minutes but Shah too made it clear that he was in no mood for any dialogue with the MPs or the government. Shah told the media that he only exchanged pleasantries with Owaisi. "I told him this is not the way to talk to Kashmiris. You brought me from a police station to a sub-jail and expect me to talk," Shah said. "I have told them clearly that they must first address the situation (in the Kashmir Valley) and then engage in a dialogue with us in a proper manner," Shah added.

new DelHI, September 4 (IanS): Delhi has been categorised for the second consecutive year as the most unsafe city for senior citizens in 2015, the latest data from "Crime in India" report released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) said. With a rate of 108.8 crimes per 100,000 elderly population, senior citizens in the national capital are almost five times more likely to become victims of a crime than the rest of the country. The national rate for such crimes stands at 20. This category is followed by Madhya Pradesh 60.5 (3,456 cases), Chhattisgarh 53.7 (1,077 cases) and Andhra Pradesh 51.6 (2,495 cases). Mostly senior citizens residing in the national capital were the victims of crimes like robbery (145 cases), cheating (123), murder (14), grievous hurt (9), extortion (3) attempt to murder (2), attempt to commit culpable homicide (2), rape (1), dacoity (2) and the maximum 947 of "other IPC crimes". In terms of number, a total of 1,248 cases of crime against senior citizens were registered in Delhi in 2015. The crime rate against senior citizens in Delhi rose 19.8 per 100,000 senior citizens compared to the rate of 89 crimes that took place in 2014. NCRB had for the first time tabulated data on crimes against senior citizens in 2014. Compared to the cases, the number of arrested persons for various crimes committed against senior citizens in 2015 was around one-third (385 criminals). The data said that all the criminals were male. Asked about the increasing crime rate in the city against senior citizens, Special Commissioner of Police (Crime) Taj Hassan told IANS: "We have been running a campaign since 2014 that every case should be registered. The major jump in crime rate was seen in 2014 and after that in 2015. So, we want that every crime should be detected and correct registration should take place." The officer said that the Delhi Police was very serious about the security of senior citizens regarding which a senior citizens' security cell was formed on June 20, 2004, at the Police Headquarters level and now in all 11 districts of Delhi. The officer said that monitoring of registered senior citizens by interacting on telephone and through regular interactions is the force's priority. There is also specific 1291 helpline number for them on which they can call any time when in distress, the officer said, adding that beat officers also visit their homes once or twice in a month.

Tears of joy, emotion, euphoria overtakes Mother House as Teresa becomes Saint KolKata, September 4 (IanS): Nuns shed tears of joy and hugged each other, amid euphoric scenes at the Mother House, the global headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity, as the orders founder Mother Teresa was declared a Saint by the Vatican on Sunday. Hundreds of admirers of the Albanian nun, who made Kolkata (then Calcutta) her home for seven decades to serve the poor and the infirm, gathered near the blue, three-storied building since the morning to soak in the festive atmosphere. Since morning, pilgrims from across the globe started arriving. Outside, traffic was thrown out of gear, as people carrying blue flags, and lilies in hand, made a beeline for the small, dingy lane leading up to the freshly-painted house, where Mother lived for 44 years

Indian street children with her portrait pray for Mother Teresa in India's eastern city of Calcutta, November 28, 1996. (REUTERS File Photo)

and also died on September 5, 1997. The lilies and other flowers were offered at her tomb, as the devout cutting across all religions bent down and prayed.

The entrance to the house was bedecked with blue and white blossoms, the colours that Saint Teresa chose for the sarees to be worn by the nuns of her

order. Two giant screens in two rooms of the house beamed the ceremony at the Vatican live for the visitors, who sat under a life

size flex of a smiling Mother Teresa. Wanting to capture this once-in-a-lifetime moment, the selfie sticks were out and clustered smiling faces huddled together. "We not miss (sic) anything here. This is history. I will tell my children about it," a French national reared his head out of the frame to quip in broken English. MoC sisters were busy since dawn, but laughed off any mention of fatigue. "What are you saying? Today will never come again. We are celebrating victory of humanity," said one. On how the day has unfolded, she added: "We have had visitors coming in since yesterday. The gates were open for all pilgrims who have made the journey from afar. We realise it's a special occasion and everyone associated with her wants to be part of it." There were cheers as

Pope Francis was seen on the giant screens arriving for the celebrations at the St Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession. The crowd followed the proceedings with rapt attention, but erupted in joy a few minutes past 2 p.m. when he declared that the nun would henceforth be called St Teresa. Bells rang, the clapping continued for several minutes, some MoC sisters wept, some hugged, and others prayed to celebrate the moment, as Mother Teresa became one of the fastest saints in Catholic history. The honour came a day before the nun's 19th death anniversary, and only nine days after her 107th birthday. An elderly lady was seen crying profusely. She came for the programme despite not keeping well, but fell unwell during the time of Mother's anoint-

ment, clutching one of the sisters standing at the corridor. She was taken out of the building. "She had to leave for home as she was keeping unwell and her pain aggravated. She was advised bed rest by the doctors. She said no force could stop her from coming here on this occasion," the nun said later. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation set up a white and blue canopy on the busy A.J.C. Bose Road, close to the Mother House, and organised a ceremony on the occasion. A giant screen was installed there as well. Minister Firhad Hakim and MP Sultan Ahmed were in attendance throughout to ensure everything was smooth. Speaking at the KMC event, MoC assistant general Sister Lysa underscored the connect between the Mother and Kolkata.

"Mother's sainthood is a great blessing for whole Church, whole world and for the whole country and in a special way Kolkata. Blessing for entire Missionaries of Charity family and poorest of poor," she said. "Saint is one who loves God and neighbours. A saint is one who had deep love and union. A saint is one who practices heroic virtues. That was what our Mother was." "Her path of holiness was very simple.. within the reach of every ordinary person," Sister Lysa, said, praying to Saint Teresa of Calcutta "to bless all of us". Rabindranath Tagore's popular song "Baro Asha Kore Esheychi Go, kache deke lao, firayo na Janani" (I come with great hopes, draw me towards you, don't refuse, oh Mother,)" was rendered at the programme where representatives of all religions participated.

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HONG KONG, September 4 (reUterS): Hong Kong voted on Sunday in its first major election since pro-democracy protests in 2014 and one of its most contentious ever, with a push for independence among disaffected younger voters stoking tension with China’s government. The vote is for a 70-seat legislative council in which Hong Kong’s pro-democracy opposition is hoping to maintain a one-third veto bloc in the face of better mobilised and funded pro-Beijing rivals. The former British colony was handed back to China in 1997 under a “one country, two systems” agreement that promised to maintain the global financial hub’s freedoms and separate laws for at least 50 years, but gave ultimate control to Beijing. A growing yearning for independence and animosity towards Beijing in the southern coastal city pose one of the central government’s most pressing domestic political issues. The stakes for Beijing are particularly high this weekend as G20 leaders gather in the eastern city of Hangzhou for a summit. Hong Kong’s opposition now controls 27 of the

Young activists take on Beijing

People walk past banners of Erica Yuen, Christopher Lau candidates from People Power and “Long Hair” Leung Kwok-hung, candidate from League of Social Democrats on election day for the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, China September 4, 2016. REUTERS/

legislature’s 70 seats, giving it the power to block policies and some laws including legislation it sees as eroding freedoms. Some 3.8 million of Hong Kong’s seven million people are eligible to vote and the result is due early on Monday. It will give an indication of anti-China sentiment some two years after tens of thousands took to Hong Kong streets to demand full

democracy from China’s Communist Party leaders. A younger generation of voters who joined those protests is openly advocating independence - a push some people warn could jeopardize Hong Kong’s economic and political future. China’s stability-obsessed leaders have categorically rejected any possibility of independence. Hong Kong officials are generally supportive of Bei-

jing and keen to preserve “one country, two systems”, though confidence in China’s commitment to the formula has been shaken by recent incidents including the abduction of several Hong Kong booksellers by Chinese agents. “You may be disappointed by the fact that Hong Kong, the city we love, has not been making more progress,” Carrie Lam, the head of Hong

HONG KONG, September 4 (AFp): Young Hong Kong independence activists calling for a complete break from China stood in major elections for the first time on Sunday, the biggest vote since 2014 pro-democracy rallies. They are fighting for seats in the Legislative Council, or LegCo - Hong Kong’s lawmaking body - as concerns grow that Beijing is tightening its grip on the semi-autonomous city in a range of areas, from politics to media and education. Polling stations were busy as campaigners with megaphones urged residents to vote on a hot and humid day. If the pro-democracy camp loses just four seats, it will forfeit the voting bloc it needs to veto bills, stacking the already skewed legislature even more in favour of Beijing. Fears that Hong Kong’s freedoms are disappearing were recently fanned after five city booksellers known for salacious titles about Beijing politicians disappeared, resurfacing in detention on the mainland, triggering widespread condemnation. That fuelled the fire of the “localist” movement, which is seeking distance from China after

Kong’s civil service, told reporters as she cast her ballot. “I urge you to vote because indifference will not lead us anywhere.” BEIJING CAMPAIGN Many residents see the 79 days of student-led protests in 2014 as a turning point in the city’s politics even though Beijing gave no ground. Since then, many have decried what they see as

increasing Beijing interference to stifle dissent and civil liberties. Six pro-democracy election candidates were disqualified for refusing to uphold a clause in Hong Kong’s mini constitution, or Basic Law, stating it is an “inalienable” part of China. “The rights we should have under the Basic Law don’t belong to us anymore,” said Baggio Leung of Youngspiration,

the failure of the 2014 rallies to win concessions on political reform. Now some young campaigners are demanding outright independence, others the chance for Hong Kong to determine its own future in a referendum. The more strident independence activists slammed by Beijing and Hong Kong authorities as acting illegally by promoting the breakaway - were banned by the government from running in Sunday’s election, a move which sparked outrage over political censorship. Polls show some of the handful of pro-independence candidates running may win seats. Hong Kong political analyst Joseph Cheng says he expects new faces in the legislature. “This election is very much characterised by an inter-generational change of politicians and political leaders,” he told AFP. But while victory for anti-China activists would be a massive coup, many still feel they are chasing an impossible cause. Student voter Wilson Vai, 21, said he supported the pro-democracy camp - but felt calling for independence was going too far.

a group pushing for selfdetermination. “We are telling Beijing we don’t believe they are going to protect us.” China has launched a campaign to try to sway the vote through its channels of influence including state companies and grassroots associations.. “It is an open secret that they ... pull strings, they make threats, they plant votes,” said Anson Chan, a

former senior Hong Kong official. The city’s Beijingbacked leader, Leung Chun-ying, rejected any suggestion of interference. “Our election is a democratic one,” Leung told reporters after casting his vote, when an activist threw a sandwich at him. “Voters have their own free choice and don’t need anyone to tell them how to vote.”

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe says judges reckless for allowing protests Syria ceasefire deal with Russia close HArAre, September 4 (reUterS): Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has accused court judges of being reckless in allowing anti-government demonstrations that later turned violent, state media reported on Sunday, a day before a legal challenge to last week’s official ban on protests. The southern African nation on Thursday outlawed all demonstrations for two weeks in the capi-

tal Harare, which has witnessed protests against Mugabe’s handling of the economy, cash shortages and high unemployment. Some political activists have approached the High Court to challenge the ban which they say is unconstitutional. The hearing is set for Monday. Mugabe told a conference of the ruling ZANU-PF’s youth wing on Saturday that “enough is enough” and he would not

allow violent protests to continue, the Sunday Mail newspaper reported. Violence erupted more than a week ago when police used teargas and water cannon to disperse marchers. “Our courts, our justice system, our judges should be the ones who understand even better than ordinary citizens. They dare not be negligent in their decisions when requests are made by people who want

to demonstrate,” the Sunday Mail quoted Mugabe as saying. “To give permission again when they are to the full knowledge that it is going to be violent or (there is) probability that there is going to be violence is to pay reckless disregard to the peace of this country.” Police routinely cite lack of manpower and a threat to security as a reason for barring opposition protests, but the decisions

have often been overturned by the High Court. Tendai Biti, leader of the People’s Democratic Party and the lawyer behind the legal challenge to the latest ban, accused Mugabe of intimidating the judiciary and violating the constitution. “What Mugabe is trying to do is breaching the constitution by assaulting the judiciary and by trying to cause direct and indirect fear into judges,” Biti said.

Saudi Arabia strives to prevent repeat of fatal crush at Haj riYAdH, September 4 (reUterS): A year after the worst haj disaster in a generation, Saudi Arabia is issuing pilgrims with electronic bracelets and using more surveillance cameras to avoid a repeat of a crush that killed hundreds and damaged already strained ties with Iran. The world’s largest annual Muslim gathering, bringing some two million to Islam’s most sacred sites in Mecca, will also be a focus of concerns about militant violence after a suicide bomber killed four soldiers in early July in the nearby city of Medina, Islam’s second holiest. Custodian of Islam’s most revered places, Saudi Arabia stakes its reputation on organising haj, one of the five pillars of Islam which every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to is obliged to undertake at least once. Its prestige was damaged by the 2015 disaster, in which Riyadh said 769 pilgrims were killed - the highest haj death toll since a crush in 1990. Counts of

fatalities by countries who repatriated bodies showed that over 2,000 people may have died in the crush, more than 400 of them Iranians. Iran, Saudi Arabia’s main regional rival, blamed the disaster on organisers’ incompetence. An official Saudi inquiry has yet to be published, but authorities suggested at the time some pilgrims ignored crowd control rules.

als. Hundreds of new surveillance cameras had been installed at the Grand Mosque. “The scheduling programme is the most important part of the operational programme,” Interior Ministry spokesman Major General Mansour Turki told Reuters. “This is the area we have to concentrate on, to make sure pilgrims ...comply with it once they

769 pilgrims were killed in 2015 Haj disaster This year, efforts are being made to strengthen crowd management. Thousands of civil servants, security personnel and medics have been conducting drills in preparation for the pilgrimage, which officially starts this week. The kingdom says it is deploying extra staff and increasing coordination with haj missions from pilgrims’ home countries to ensure worshippers comply with agreed schedules to perform various ritu-

get there.” Saudi-owned newspaper Asharq al-Awsat said last month the Mecca Development Authority had set up electronic paths and gates to manage crowds heading to Jamarat, the symbolic stoning of the devil where many previous disasters have occurred. The kingdom also is kitting pilgrims out with electronic wristbands to enable authorities to track the flow of people and get early warnings of crowd build-ups.

NO POLITICS Relations between Shi’ite Iran and Sunni Saudi Arabia, which back opposing sides in Syria and other conflicts, plummeted after the 2015 crush. Riyadh then broke diplomatic ties when its Tehran embassy was stormed in January over the Saudi execution of a Shi’ite cleric. Wary that some pilgrims may seek to use haj for ideological purposes, Saudi Arabia said it would not tolerate any attempt to politicise haj - remarks widely seen as referring to Iran. Iran said in May its pilgrims would not attend, blaming Riyadh for “sabotage” and failing to guarantee their safety. Saudi Arabia blamed Iran, saying it had demanded the right to hold demonstrations that would have created chaos. But Saudi Arabia is worried that Iranian pilgrims coming from abroad or pro-Iranian pilgrims from other countries could still exploit the gathering to spread antiSaudi messages.

Civilians sit on a pick-up truck with their belongings in Taybat al Imam town after rebel fighters from the hardline jihadist Jund al-Aqsa advanced in the town in Hama province, Syria on August 31, 2016. (REUTERS Photo)

HANGZHOU, September 4 (reUterS): President Barack Obama said the United States and Russia were working on Sunday to try to finalise a ceasefire in Syria that would allow more deliveries of humanitarian aid in the war-torn country. “We’re not there yet,” Obama told reporters after a meeting with UK Prime Minister Theresa May on the sidelines of the G20 summit in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou, noting previous ceasefires had failed to last for long. Military officials from the United States and Russia, which back opposite sides in Syria’s five-year war, have been meeting for weeks to try to work on terms of a deal. The civil war has killed more than 250,000 people and displaced 11 million, causing a refugee crisis in the Middle East and Europe, and contributing to a rise in militant Islamist groups. “We have grave differences with the Russians in terms of both the parties we support but also the process that is required to bring about peace in Syria,” Obama said. Russia has backed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, but the United States has worked with moderate opposition forces fighting Assad.

“But if we do not get some buy-in from the Russians on reducing the violence and easing the humanitarian crisis, then it’s difficult to see how we get to the next phase,” he said. The White House has said Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin likely would have the chance to talk informally on the sidelines of the G20. No time for that meeting has been announced. Speaking later to reporters after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said a couple of tough issues still remained and that the two sides would meet again on Monday to try to bridge the gap. “It’s fair to say that out of the review I think there are a couple of tough issues that we talked about today,” Kerry said, declining to give details. “We will meet tomorrow morning and see whether or not it is possible to bridge the gap and come to a conclusion on these couple of issues.” Reporters had gathered in a small conference room with two lecterns set up side by side, awaiting a potential deal. Moments before Kerry entered, aides hurriedly removed one of the lecterns, making it clear a deal would not be in the offing.

HIV-positive women complain of forced sterilization in Uganda KAmpALA, September 4 (tHOmSON reUterS FOUNdAtiON): Ida, 29, was six months pregnant when she suddenly felt abdominal pains and went to a government hospital in Kampala. Like all pregnant women in Uganda, she was tested for HIV as part of routine screening for the virus. She lost her baby and was then given the news that she was HIV-positive. “I was in a lot of pain and the situation was bad. They told me they were going to clean my womb. They took me to the examination room and asked me how many children I had. I told them I had four,” she said, recalling the events of 2008. “They were using English. I did not understand what they were saying because I never studied Eng-

lish. They told me they were going to give me treatment. Later when I gained consciousness I saw a dressing on my belly, but because I was in great pain, I couldn’t ask questions.” After the miscarriage, Ida tried for some years to get pregnant again. Eventually, she went to another hospital, where she was examined and told her fallopian tubes had been cut. Without her knowledge, she had been sterilized. Joy, who, like Ida, did not want to give her real name, was sterilized in 2003, when she was 21 years old. She had been admitted to hospital in Kampala to deliver her first child. She was HIV-positive. “They told me after birth that they would give me an injection so that I wouldn’t give birth again for five

years - which I accepted,”,” she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. “I didn’t know until later that I had been sterilized. I found out when I visited a clinic because I kept getting stomach pains.” The doctor at the clinic asked to see her medical records which were with her uncle. When she asked to see the forms she learnt that her fallopian tubes had been cut and her uncle had signed the consent form. “Upon hearing that, I started shedding tears. This has greatly affected my health. I just struggle to accept the situation,” she said. A 2015 study carried out in nine districts of Uganda by the International Community of Women living with HIV Eastern Africa (ICWEA) found 72 out of

744 HIV-positive women surveyed had been sterilized. Twenty of them had been forced to undergo the procedure, or it had happened without their consent. Hajarah Nagadya of ICWEA said that 18 of the 20 forced sterilizations had been carried out in government hospitals, and two cases occurred in private clinics. “These women need psychological support such as counseling because a lot is going through their mind,” Nagadya said. “Others want to consider a legal action, go to court and have the government compensate them.” A spokesman for Uganda’s Ministry of Health said it was not government policy to sterilize women living with HIV/AIDS.

Asuman Lukwago, the permanent secretary at the ministry, said such cases of forced sterilization were a criminal offence. However, he said there may be exceptional circumstances in which doctors may decide to sterilize women if they believed their lives would be in danger in pregnancy. According to UNAIDS 2015 estimates, Uganda has an HIV prevalence rate of 7.1 percent among adults aged 15 to 49. An estimated 790,000 women aged 15 and over are living with HIV in the east African country. POWER The ICWEA report said most violations of women’s sexual and reproductive health rights - including forced sterilization - occurred during childbirth,

particularly when women were delivering by Caesarean section. Health workers have access to women’s bodies and the power to do what they believe is right for women living with HIV, without asking for consent, the report said. The survey found that sterilized women often suffered anxiety due to failure to conceive, feelings of worthlessness and feeling outcast from their families and communities. The report also showed that sterilization could affect sexual relations including reduced sexual desire and painful intercourse. Forced or coerced sterilization among women living with HIV is a global concern. Some of the first cases related to HIV/AIDS to be

documented were in a 2007 study in Namibia conducted by International Community of Women living with HIV/AIDS (ICW). The study found that three of 30 participants in a training project for young women living with HIV said they had been sterilized without their informed consent. In 2012, a Namibian court ruled that state hospitals illegally sterilized three HIV-positive women. The women were presented with sterilization forms just before or after giving birth, and weren’t told what they were signing, the ruling said. However, the judge did not feel there was sufficient evidence to prove that it was a discriminatory practice against women living with HIV.

In Uganda, none of the 20 women who underwent forced sterilizations had sought legal redress and said they felt there was no one to support them, the ICWEA report said. “I have not heard of any organization or laws for addressing my problem,” one of the women was quoted as saying in the report. “I think the government should put in place a law and sensitize women about the issues related to sterilization and the laws that can support women living with HIV.” But in neighboring Kenya, where similar cases of forced sterilization have been reported, a group of women who had undergone forced or coerced sterilization were helped by lawyers in 2014 to sue the government.

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Mother Teresa, a Teacher Innovative Teaching Methods in the global classroom A

ach year India celebrates Teachers’ Day on 5 September, the birth day of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India’s second President and an erudite philosopher and educationist. Teachers’ Day 2016 will see another teacher on India’s nay, on the world’s educational horizon, the newly canonized St. Teresa of Kolkata. She taught and continues to do so, through her Sisters of the Missionaries of Charity, practical lessons in the global classrooms spread across 133 countries. Mother Teresa was a member of the Loreto Sisters from 25 May 1931. On 10 September 1946, on her train journey from Kolkata to Darjeeling she received from God the “Inspiration” or special message involving a “call within a call”. Till then she had been principal of St. Mary’s School at Entally, Kolkata, and had taught History and Geography in that school run by the Loreto Sisters. Her “call within call”, demanded her to leave the Loreto Congregation and to dedicate herself to serve the “poorest of the poor”. After patient waiting and requests she received official permission from Archbishop Ferdinand Perrier of Kolkata in January 1948 to leave her first religious “call”. Dressed in white, blue-bordered sari she left the portals of her beloved Loreto Convent on 17 August 1948 to enter world of the poor. After a short medical course in the Holy Family Convent Hospital in Patna, Mother Teresa returned to Calcutta and found temporary lodging with the Little Sisters of the Poor. On 21 December the 38 year old ex-Loreto nun ventured into the slums for the first time. Children started crowding around her. Without a classroom, desks, chalkboard, paper and other requirements, she began her first class for the slum children by scribbling alphabets on the wet ground. What were her academic qualifications? Besides her schooling and nine years of teaching experience as well as brief medical course in Patna, she had no qualifications in health care or social work. But she could speak fluently five languages and was a great communicator. What urged her on to venture into the

uncharted arenawas the clear invitation of God, “Come be my light” which she received in the afore-mentioned “Inspiration”. Since then she spared no efforts in brining light and joy in the life of suffering millions all over the globe while herself suffering her doubts or the so-called “dark night of the soul” for over 50 long years. Mother Teresa was not a scholar in the common parlance of the day but her few books such as, Life in the Spirit (1983), A Simple Path (1995), In My Own Words (1996), and No Greater Love (1997) do serve to reveal her deep spirituality as well as her practical wisdom. Through her practical words and actions she teaches the greatness of little things, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love”. Much before the 2014 NobelPeace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai could say,“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world”, Mother Teresa had confirmed the importance of doing things humbly and gradually, “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one”. The great scientist Albert Einstein did not claim all the credit in bringing transformation in others, “I never teach my pupils. I only attempt to provide theconditions in which they can learn.” Mother Teresa in her humility attributes all good actions to God, “I am only an instrument in the hands of God”. Alfred Mercier underscores the importance of doing things joyfully, “What we learn with pleasure we never forget.” Mother Teresa too highlights the value of serving others joyfully, “…The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it”. How similar it is to what the Bible says, “Each one should give, then as he has decided…for God loves a cheerful giver” (2Cor.9:7). Mother Teresa had a profound respect for human life, even of unborn babes. In the 1971 war between East and West Pakistans an estimated 200,000 women were raped. Some women committed suicide. Many wanted to abort their babies. Mother Teresa begged them to have their babies and give them to her, “The Sisters will take care of you, and we will find a good home for the babies” (Maryanne Raphael,

What Mother Teresa Taught Me, 2007, p.87). Rightly does Ken Blanchard tell teachers, “Your role as a leader is even more important than you might imagine. You have the power to help people become winners.” Mother Teresa and her Sisters have helped over 22,000 people to die dignified deaths (Maryanne, p. 136). She has even made discarded children into winners. For instance, Gautam, a polio-stricken orphan was abandoned at the age of two. Mother Teresa picked him up and cared for him in Shishu Bhavan, Kolkata. He was later given to Dr. Patricia Lewis. Today Gautam Lewis is a successful entrepreneur and a flight instructor in London. The examples of Mother imparting precious lessons through concrete actions in the global arena are innumerable. And the impact of her example has inspired thousands of Sisters, Brothers, Priests and lay coworkers to join hands and carry on her work for the “poorest of the poo.” She has inspired even a left-winged agnostic, Malcolm Muggeridge, a British journalist of international fame to embrace Catholic Church in 1982 and to produce a film on her and her work entitled Something Beautiful for God as well as to pen a book with the same heading. Mother Teresa loved and served the poor and taught valuable lessons to mankind because she saw God in suffering humanity. On receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in December 1979, she said, “We are not social workers. We are contemplatives in the world touching the body of Christ 24 hours.” And on his part Jesus has emphatically promised, “For truly I tell you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ by no means will lose the reward” (Mk 9:41). Mother Teresa has been given 124 national and international awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize in December 1979. The official conferring of Sainthood by Pope Francis in the name of the universal Catholic Church is a fitting gift to this humble but profoundly edifying teacher around the occasion of Teachers’ Day 2016. Jonas Kerketta sdb, Bosco B.Ed. College, Dimapur

Letters to my Teachers- past, present and future

ear past teachers, thank you for teaching me how to read and write, your hardwork is what makes me to write today , sorry for taking a long time to say thank you. Your effort to teach me say my name, write and read was always taken for granted, never realised the patience you had to have through all my trial and error in learning. I still remember how I struggled in my language, how your grace got me from one class to another, though many times it was underserved. I remember how you encouraged me to participate in activities even when

were not confident at all or appreciated my handiwork without any hint of sarcasm even when you knew it was made by my parents. Your ability to hold on and have faith in student like me realize that we can be someone someday. The independent student I have become is all because you taught me to stand on my feet and run forward and backward to reach my goal. I also pay my tribute to those who have left this world, may your souls rest in peace. You do not hold my hands anymore but your knowledge imparted still lingers in my hearts and mind and I will value it until

my last breath. Dear present teachers, thank you for not losing hope in me and continuously encouraging me to hold on to my dreams and aspiration. Your effort to make me learn and unlearn things is something which I will never forget because it is helping me to be a person of value. The way you help me develop my absurd idea come alive to something worthwhile is a wonder. I wonder how you could read inside my heart and mind to know what I wanted to express and dwell upon. The mess I make in my process, you clean it up so swiftly, thank you. ‘I cannot’ is always my

agenda but ‘you can’ always seems to be your agenda. When I am down, you pop up and remind me time and again that you are following me in every step. Thank you, for being my guide as I struggle to follow my dreams. Dear future teachers, I do not know who you are going to be or how it is going to be but looking at my past and present teachers and experiencing from them, I am sure it is going to be a good one. Thank you in advance because I know for sure I am going to learn more from you all. Happy Teacher’s Day Ruth Aier, CTC Aolijen

s the country observes Teachers’ Day today, I wish to participate in the celebration by presenting a few new teaching methods I developed over several years of teaching. They are based purely on my own experience in the classroom, and I report this for the benefit of teachers in the Undergraduate level. The methods have been successful in our college condition and I hope that it will be applicable in other colleges too. Here are a few of the new teaching methods which may be called Innovative Teaching Methods;

systematic manner.

4. Whatsapp group: With the coming of Smart Phone and introduction of Whatsapp application, teaching has become very interesting. The moment I am allotted a class, I open a Whatsapp group for the particular class and enroll all the students in it. In order to cover those students who either don’t have a Smart Phone or any other mobile phone I divide them into groups making sure that every sub-group has at least one student with a Smart phone. Using this application I communicate with them on regular basis supplying reading materials, giving assignments, giving mark scores, clearing their doubts and providing any other information pertaining to the class. The students really look forward to using this method in learning their lessons. This method comes handy for subjects like mathematics where regular class periods are not enough to work out various problems in the classroom. Further it virtually enables a teacher to take class even during holidays and Sundays using this application.

1. Road-mapping: It is important to make an individual roadmap of teaching in the beginning of each academic year or semester. This must be done by consulting the Holiday List or Calendar of Events of the institution for the academic session, to ascertain the number of working days, know the dates of working and non-working days etc. Then we can divide the Units of the Syllabus among the number of working days we have in hand to complete the course on time. Such exercise helps us to keep ourselves on track of what has been done and what more is to be done within the limited time frame. 5. Class Works: This practice makes us alert all the time Recently I have tried another method and it enables us to teach the course in a which is to introduce a few topics in the systematic manner. class simultaneously and then allow the students to disburse for thirty minutes 2. Advance Reading: within which they are made to produce a Under this method, the teacher may short write up on any of the topics. They introduce a topic to the class one or two are free to visit the Library or consult any weeks in advance. While doing so he material from their text book for preparshould pick out only the most interesting ing the write up. At the end of the period part of the lesson and give a very short in- the write ups would be collected and extroduction of the concept just to generate amined like any regular assignment. This certain amount of interest in the students’ method generates a lot of enthusiasm mind. He may then announce a future date, among the students. time and place where the lesson would be discussed in detail. During this interim pe- 6. Provision of additional study riod the students are encouraged to read materials to the students: the lesson in advance by providing referSince last year I have started another ences with the name of the book, authors, practice by opening a separate folder in chapters and pages etc.. Experience shows the Library Computer where I would upthat on the appointed day as the teacher load the study materials like MP4 videos unravels the topic the students take more and worked examples of Mathematics for interest in the lesson. Questions and coun- Economists which are not transportable ter-questions follow that make the class through Whatsapp application. I would very interesting. The teacher comes in off then make announcement in the class so and on for supplementations and mod- that any interested student may download eration only. Definitely 45 minutes is not them from the Library. Many students enenough. This method is becoming more joy learning the lessons through these successful these days as more and more downloads. smart students are joining the College in The above methods are all in trial and recent times. error stage and no method is foolproof and equally applicable in all situations. 3. Documentation of Teaching materials: Accordingly these methods are only inEach teacher is expected to prepare the dicative in nature and in way is it claimed lessons before going to class irrespective as non-exhaustive. A teacher knows the of whatever level he teaches in. At under- best and can read the best on the ground graduate level it is unthinkable to enter situation. Accordingly, he is expected to classroom without preparation. And so take his own decision and apply any tacwhatever preparation we make over the tic based on his experience and intuition years must be well documented. If pos- as the situation calls for. Nevertheless one sible such materials should be comput- must realize that in teaching, creativity of erized and archived for future reference. the teacher does pay rich dividends! Dr. M L Ngullie, This becomes handy for helping the needy Associate Professor, students as well as for easy preparation of Department of Economics the same or related lesson in the future. Dimapur Govt. College, Dimapur This also helps us to teach the lesson in a

WHAT MAKES A GOOD TEACHER Remembering a Teacher – Anthony Menzies

eaching, since ages, has been acclaimed as a noble profession where there is dignity, respect and novelty! To become a good teacher, one is possible only he or she is dedicated, knowledgeable, passionate and so on. A Good Teacher discovers the hidden talent in a child and polishes it until the talent shows out in a crowd. A good teacher is he or she who can help students draw and discover their hidden source of positive energy on which they will lay foundation of their education. One should get to note that, until and unless we accept the child from within and take him or her as our own child, we can never be a true teacher, because teaching comes from within and so, when we love them, we are comfort with them then only a true teaching takes place. Today, there are many who took teaching as their profession. Yet, what qualities do we really bear to become a teacher to impart to our younger generation here for they are the leaders of tomorrow. Teaching can be a blessed profession while sometimes it can also be a curse to our generation. I have an opinion to share considering the fact that responsibilities of a teacher are a dime of dozen, here is what I feel that’s make a good teacher.

Connection. A good teacher is one who connects with his or her students passionately; a teacher who merely enters the classroom, stand there for an hour reads aloud or dictates from the textbook and leaves the classroom hurriedly when the school bell ring is not really a very good teacher. A teacher should be able to feel the pulse of the classrooms and adjust or modify his or her teaching style or mode accordingly. Communication. Communication is vital for anyone with teaching job to succeed at his place of work, Lack of communication skill will only end up with students either not understanding the subject matter at all. Hence, all good communicators may not be a good teacher but all good teachers are always a good communicator.

Love for teaching. This is by far the biggest factor that differentiates between 10 average teachers and 1 great teacher. All great teachers are a person who teaches simply because they love doing so. It isn’t about the money or the prestige or about earning the respect of their students, it is all about the love of teaching, it has been that way and it always will.

Humility. This I feel is an important quality of a good teacher and unfortunately a quality that one gets to see very rarely. A teacher with all I- know-it-all attitudes will no doubt impart all his or her knowledge to the students, but rare will he earn the respect or affection of the students. Listening skill. A good teacher is always a good listener. He or she not only talks but also keenly listens to all his students have to say. If a certain topic or points is found to be debatable, a good teacher does not hesitate to open and throw the topic to the whole class and invite an individual opinion on the matter. Once again, I lay a few more lines in addition to the aforementioned points stated above. A good teacher always motivates the student no matter how tough the situation is or how weak the student may be. A Good teacher is one who freely jokes around the class but is dead serious when the need arises. A good teacher is one who in short span of time can turn the dullest and the most dislike subject into your all-time favorite subject. Oh! How I love that EVS teacher; A good teacher is one who is a leader but also is a friend. A good teacher is one who always remains a student from within. These are my perspective on what makes a good teacher, a job as a teacher is not easy by stretch of imagination, to become a teacher does require the fulfillment of a certain academics qualification, but becoming a good teacher requires something much more than that. Venetso Veyie GMS Rukizu Pfutsero

s Teacher’s Day draws near, I cannot but think of a teacher who had a special effect on my batch mates and me personally. Mr Anthony Menzies was our English teacher in Kohima English School (now Mezhür Higher Secondary School). He was simply known by the students as Sir Anthony. He was born of Scottish father and Mizo mother, married a Kuki, and worked in Nagaland as a teacher at KES/MHSS from 1985 till his untimely death on June 1, 2001. There was something special about Sir Anthony that made him so endearing to the students in general; and in particular to the higher classes, the ones he taught. His grooming sense was one thing that did not go unnoticed. He was naturally a handsome man but obviously he did not take that for granted. Instead, he doubled that up by always being well groomed. Though it was the policy of the school then for teachers to follow a “formal” dress code, it was also the way he carried himself that made him stand out. Unlike most teachers who appeared quite uncomfortable in shirt, tie and shoes, he always looked at ease in them. And there was his hair. It was always in place no matter how much he shook his head. Maybe it was gelled or maybe it was oiled – we were too naïve to be able to tell the difference! His exterior presentation mirrored his enthusiasm for his teaching profession. Sir Anthony also had intense eyes that could talk and tell stories. He also involved every relevant body parts in his explanation of lessons, which made his classes so engaging that we actually looked forward to it - as unusual as it sounds. One of the chapters that bring him to my memory is on Jim

Corbett who went on a hunt to kill a human-eating tiger. I don’t know if the common British ancestry between our Scottish Sir Anthony and Irish Jim Corbett influenced his passionate style of narration, but it was close to watching a 3D movie or sitting in a late 80’s version of a smart classroom. He took aim with an imaginary gun in his hand, ducked behind the table and modulated his voice to make us think we were actually on a tiger hunt with him and Jim Corbett. All in all, his classes were exhilarating to say the least. One of the best things about him as a teacher was his firm but gentle disposition. He wouldn’t have us misbehaving at no time, but he also did not throw chalk pieces or dusters at students who were not in their best behavior. He was never verbally rude or abusive to the students. He also never used a stick to spank or his palm to slap. When some students got impish, he would give that disapproving look with sadness in his eyes, shake his head and go on with his teaching. It was a silent, non-violent language that spoke louder than any corporeal punishment. We knew better not to offend him or invite that look a second time. He was one of the few teachers who socialized with the students during the 30 minutes recess – the only break time between 8:40-2.30. Sometimes he would ask us about our Tiffin. Too shy to get anything out of us about the contents of out homemade tiffin-box, he would playfully peep into it. We giggled and hid our food all the more. Then he himself would leave smilingly and us red-faced. At other times, when our recess snacks were bought from the nearby shops, we were less discreet. And it was those times that he would stop by and converse with us. I

think he was a born story-teller. Once he starts his story telling we would be like Oh! Wow! Really?! When he mentioned his acquaintance with some bollywood celebrities (forgot the names), we were awed and started inquiring how…? Where…? When…? He politely answered them without an air of arrogance. And we thought, how cool is this man! On occasions he did not hesitate to let his hair loose. During the farewell event of our batch, he was the only teacher who joined us in an evening of merrymaking and moved to the music; making us very excited. On a personal note, he is one school teacher who instilled selfconfidence in me. I was academically an average student. Like a lot of my fellow classmates during those days, I was horribly weak in Math and science. The few who excelled in the two subjects were also interestingly good in all other subjects. But it was never the other way around; those good in other subjects clearly could be rotten in the two “chink in the armor” subjects. But all hopes were not lost for me. English came to my rescue in the person of Sir Anthony. His knowledge of grammar, his pronunciation, and diction were impeccable and that called for admiration from a lot of students. But to me it was his classes, personal conversations and encouragements that made me take interest in reading English texts and writing. One recess he came to deliver an exciting news that I, along with a classmate, had received a prize in inter-school essay writing competition. He proudly shared in our excitement. That made me elated because he was our English teacher. He was always there to guide and advise our future participation in writing competitions. I don’t remember winning

any more awards for essay contests but I remember and cherish his commitment towards me, the students, and the school. I gradually made peace with myself that I may be weak in Math and Science but I can still pursue an alternative interest – English. This realization prompted me to enjoy not only the subject but the whole of middle and high school years. Likewise, college education became easier compared to many of those who struggled with the medium of instruction and writing – English. It is not surprising that a teacher could have such significant influence on a student. But as this tribute shows, the role of a teacher can never be underestimated. For a teacher to be appreciated it takes genuine commitment to the profession and sincere rapport with the students. The idea of liking the teacher but not the person or conversely of liking the person but not the teacher is a serious case of misadventure in teaching vocation. Sir Anthony was a teacher who was favored for his full package. He the teacher and he the person were not contradictory. The two identities coalesced perfectly well to make him one of the most favorite teachers of our batch. His early demise is a huge loss to the generations that came to KES/MHSS after his passing. If it is any consolation, it is for those who have benefitted out of his passion for (English) teaching and has been touched by his kind character to treasure and pass on his legacy whenever and however we can. So that a teacher and a person like sir Anthony will continue to grace the classrooms of Mezhür HSS and all other schools in Nagaland, India and beyond. In honored memory, Dr Eyingbeni Hümtsoe-Nienu With Inputs from KES Class of ‘90

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Using social media to spread social message!! Dreamz Unlimited viral videos raise pertinent social issues in Nagaland Moa Jamir

In a screen grab from the video, ‘The Job Factor,’ a son tries hard to persuade his father about benefits of his ‘good’ job at a private company, but his father remains ‘unconvinced’ since it’s not a ‘government job’.

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SCEnE i: son excitedly comes home and informs his father that he got a job. Delighted, the father immediately announces a feast for the who’s who of the village by killing a swine to celebrate the joyful news. Give felicitation in local papers with congratulatory notes on the bottom saying - from loving parents, he proudly declares. His short-lived excitement, however, turns to utter dejection when he comes to know the nature of the job - a private job with IBM in Mumbai. The son tries hard to convince his father explaining about various benefits the job offers –including car, bungalow and life and health insurance etc. But it is not a government job, right? I told you even if it is a peon or watchman job, get one in the government sector. “But from where did you find this IBMCyBM job,” he dismissively chides his son. So do we cut the swine? A voice enquires in the background. Cut only a dry fish, the father retorts wryly.

SCEnE ii: “Instead of mixing kerosene in petrol, if the oil franchises are putting a little amount of petrol in kerosene how will my engine last,” a grumpy vehicle owner is seen muttering when a participant from a talent competition enters the scene with the intention of selling ‘votes’ for the ‘Next Superstar’ talent show. “Aya! How many superstars are there in Nagaland?” the man asks sarcastically. “If you look here, there is a superstar, if you look there, there is a superstar. If you look back and front, there is a superstar. A com-

A contestant from a Talent Competition tries to sell ‘votes’ to a customer in the video ‘Reality Bites.’

mon person like me is finding it difficult to survive among so many superstars.” Did you enter the contest to become a salesman and the organiser instead of looking at your talent, making you into one? He further enquires. The first video entitled, ‘The Job Factor’ looks at Nagas’ pre-occupation with the government jobs and how getting such a job has become the ultimate goals of both the parents and children. Don’t search to buy talent with money but try to make money or career out of your talent is the message from the second video titled, ‘Reality Bites’, which highlights the rampant ‘vote selling’ associated with talent competiions in Nagaland. A contest should be about talent, not salesmanship, it further implies. Another video called ‘The Big Scope’ takes a dig at Nagas whose educational orientation depends on the results of their exams. A young examinee being interviewed about her career goals answers, “If I get 7080%, I’ll study science; 50-60% commerce; and below that – Arts or Theology.” A trend that was common among the Nagas a decade back. The Nagaland roads are multipurpose giving its citizens its various livelihood opportunities, another popular video, ‘Our Boulevard’ points out commenting on the deplorable road conditions in Nagaland. We want both the meat and the bone, de-

Dreamz Unlimited Director, Tiakumzuk Aier.

picts another video entitled, ‘In the System’ dealing with the widespread proxy system that exists in Nagaland especially in the educational sector. These viral videos were made and shared by Dreamz Unlimited (DU) - a Theatre & Film Production House based in Dimapur which started in 2008 after a workshop with the National School of Drama, New Delhi. Talking about the hugely popular videos, DU’s Director Tiakumzuk Aier says that the videos were an extension of its play which caters to only a few live audiences with a strong sarcasm about contemporary social issues in our society. “The appreciation and encouragement we received from the audience gave us the boost to try and take it to a bigger platform,” he adds.

Consequently, starting from this year, the plays were taken to social media to cater to Naga audiences worldwide. “We also try and stick to short videos with a strong message, incorporated with humour and sarcasm,” Aier maintains. DU’s objectives were not misplaced. For instance, the videos, ‘Reality Bites’ and ‘The Job Factor’ have generated over 12,678 and 16,123 viewing and multiple sharing respectively so far on its Facebook page while other videos have generated respectable numbers. A compilation video posted on August 23 “On the Lighter Side,” has generated nearly 16,000 views and 281 shares in just two weeks. The reaches would be much higher as the videos are generously shared over other social media platforms like Whatsapp group ensuring a vastly bigger audience. Till date the response we received from social media has been overwhelming, Aier said pleased at the prospect that the intended messages were delivered. It helps that the videos are made in Nagamese – the lingua franca of the Nagas. It also connects instantly with the audience as it depicts the pertinent issues they are encountering daily. The videos also work as the deliveries are flawless, backed with impeccable comic timing and great acting interspersed with a strong dose of sarcasm and witty one-liners. But such performances come naturally to

the DU artistes comprising of students, and those full-time into theatre and film people. Since its inception, they have created and performed a number of productions both at the state and national arena dealing with wide-range of issues. Among others, ‘Technicolour Dreams’ - a production under the direction of Assamese theatre director Rabijita Gogoi, which was invited to various Theatre festivals and conferences around India; ‘Scapin the Scoundrel’ – a comedy written by Moliére which won 1st prize in One Act play Category at the first Northeast Youth Festival in Kohima 2009; and ‘Lichaba’s Daughter’ – performed in Imphal on February 2011 in North East Theatre Festival with subsequent performances in Guwahati, Sikkim and Delhi at Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts Festival (IGNCA), New Delhi. Besides, DU has also collaborated with various central & state government departments’ and NGOs for campaigns on socially relevant themes and challenges. It includes short film/play on Census, Malaria, HIV/ AIDS, drug addiction, human trafficking, RTI, Swachh Bharat (Clean India) Campaign etc. Four artistes from DU Team were also part of the Nagaland Contingent who performed in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland, the United Kingdom in August 2014 Besides occasionally hitting the festival and theatre circuit, DU is also actively involved in organising theatre workshops and awareness across many platforms in the state. The DU director Tiakumzuk Aier has directed two Christian feature films in Ao language -Rewind & The Wake-Up Call in 2012 and 2014 respectively which were widely appreciated by the masses. The Director further informs that a plan is afloat to open a drama school in Nagaland in the future but things have not materialised so far. There are invitations from schools and colleges to teach drama and we plan to undertake such projects earnestly, he adds. “We are also planning to make a fullfledged movie along with working something out for the artiste to have sustainability.”

I don't date famous people: Olly Murs

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lly Murs says he does not date famous people as the singer feels that they do not like him. The 32-year-old "Up" hitmaker revealed that he gets attracted to normal girls, reported Female First. "I don't date famous people, not really, I don't think they like me. "They prefer other people! I'd never say no to dating anyone famous but I've never really Met anyone that I've had that connection with. I just get attracted to normal girls," he said. Murs also said that he wants to concentrate on his music right now. "At the moment I'm not really seeing anyone. I'm just concentrating on the album." Murs has been single since his split with Francesca Thomas a year ago.

Naga model Opang Jamir was the showstopper for the Naga Handloom sequence during the 2nd edition of Northeast India Fashion Week held in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh recently. In the sequence, Naga designers Gloria Ovung and Ongtiong Kichu showcased their collections. Opang Jamir was also the Northeast India Fashion Week official Show-Director and Choreographer. He also walked the ramp for Designer Archana Kabra from Rajasthan and Designer Nana Gona respectively.

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ctress Richa Chadha feels honoured to be a part of the jury for Nara International Film Festival. "I am excited to go to the Nara International Film Festival as a part of the jury. It's a huge honour because I have been invited by none other than Naomi Kawase (the festival's director). I became friends with her during Marrakech last year," Richa, who was a part of the jury for the Marrakech International Film Festival, said in a statement. "She's a filmmaker of international repute. Nara is a beautiful historical city and it's my first time there," she added. Richa also shared that she has been lying low because she was working on her fourth big project for the year. "Besides, visiting this quaint town to watch cinema is a delightful getaway," she said. Source: IANS

on September 8, and she took to Twitter on Sunday to share her excitement about it. The "Jackpot" actress posted: "So excited! A dream come true...I'm walking New York Fashion Week SS17 for Archana Kochhar Opening Show on the Sep 8 2016." Kochhar will be showcasing her collection 'A Tale of Two Travels', a mélange of her travels to the Taj Mahal and the village of Banjara tribals, at the FTL New York Fashion Week SS17. She is also supporting the initiative 'Bring Beauty Back' at the fashion week, where acid attack survivor Reshma Banoo Qureshi will walk the ramp for her. The "Mastizaade" star added: "Woohoo! Dreams really do come true! Thank you Archana Kochhar." The ollywood actress signer Archana Kochhar is like a 'dream come true' fashion week will go on Sunny Leone will at the upcoming New York moment for her. Sunny till September 15. be walking for de- Fashion Week. She says it will be opening the show Source: IANS

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Serena speeds through as Wawrinka, Murray battle into last 16 Sania, Bopanna win, Paes out of US Open

Serena Williams plays a forehand return during the third round against Johanna Larsson. (USA TODAY Sports)

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New York, September 4 (AFp): Serena Williams sped past another milestone en route to the US Open fourth round as men's contenders Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka clawed their way into the last 16. World number one Williams dominated Sweden's Johanna Larsson 6-2, 6-1 to surpass Martina Navratilova for most Grand Slam wins by a woman with 307. Not only has she surpassed Navratilova, she matched Roger Federer's mark for men. "To be up there with both men and women is something that's superrare, and it actually feels good," said Williams, who said she was "really excited" to reach 307. "Obviously I want to keep that number going higher," added Williams, who will get her chance when she takes on Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova for a quarter-final berth. In the one hour it took to

subdue Larsson, Williams again appeared untroubled by the shoulder injury that has slowed her since her Wimbledon triumph. "It definitely feels solid," she said. "I'm doing a lot of work on it so I can keep it in this position." While Williams encountered little resistance, it was another story for the top men's seeds in action. Wawrinka, a two-time Grand Slam winner and twice a semi-finalist in New York, had the closest call, saving a match point in a 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (10/8), 6-2 victory over Britain's Dan Evans. The 31-year-old third seed saved the match point at 5/6 in the fourth set tiebreaker, breaking the will of his 64th-ranked opponent. "It's always good to win by saving match point. It's always something special, that's for sure," said Wawrinka, who had his left ankle taped after twisting it during the match. "It was a tough battle and I'm happy

New York, September 4 (IANS): India's tennis stars Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna won but veteran Leander Peas' US Open campaign came to an end as he was beaten in a second-round mixed doubles match at Flushing Meadows. Paes-Hingis were beaten 6-7 (1), 6-3, 11-13 by American seventh seeds Rajeev Ram and Coco Vandeweghe at Court 5 here on Saturday. The match was closely fought. Paes-Hingis led 8-4 in the match deciding tie-breaker but then fell apart. The defeat ended of Paes' US Open campaign as he lost in the men's doubles tournament with Andre Begemann on Friday. But Sania Mirza had no such problems in their women's doubles second round match. She and her Czech partner Barbora Strycova were comfortable in the 6-2, 7-6 (5) win over Swiss-American pair of Viktorija Golubic and Nicole Melichar at Court 5. They needed one hour and 19 minutes to secure the win to book a date with unseeded Nicole Gibbs and Nao Hibino in the next round. The Indo-Canadian pair of Rohan Bopanna and Gabriela Dabrowski won against Polish-Czech pair of Lukasz Kubot and Andrea Hlavackova 5-7, 6-3, 10-7 in the second round. They completed the victory in an hour and six minutes at Sania and Barbora Strycova of Czech Republic advanced Court 6 to. Thery will next meet unseeded Colombian- to the third round of the women’s doubles after a 6-2, 7-6(5) German pair of Robert Farah and Anna-Lena Groenefeld. win over Viktorija Golubic and Nicole Melichar. (AP Photo)

Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland returns a shot to Daniel Evans Andy Murray plays a backhand return against Paolo Lorenzi of the United Kingdom. Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports during the third round. (USA TODAY Sports)

to get through." Many of Murray's troubles against Paolo Lorenzi were of his own making as he allowed the energetic Italian journeyman to make him look ordinary through two sets before pulling himself together to win 7-6 (7/4), 5-7, 6-2, 6-3. "I had to stop rushing," said Murray, who arrived at

the year's final Grand Slam off victories at Wimbledon and the Rio Olympics and may have expected less from Lorenzi, the 34-yearold who only won a first ATP title in July. "I was making a lot of unforced errors and (Lorenzi) is very solid, and doesn't give you cheap points," Murray said. "I was

Chhetri inspires India to win over Puerto Rico

mumbAI, September 4 (IANS): The Indian national football team came up with a dominating performance to thrash Puerto Rico 4-1 in an international friendly match at the Andheri Sports Complex here on Saturday. Narayan Das (18th minute), Sunil Chhetri (26), Jeje Lalpekhlua (34) and Jackichand Singh (58) helped the hosts earn a much deserving win. Emmanuel Sanchez scored the only goal for the visitors. India played with 4-2-31 formation with striker Jeje Lalpekhlua leading the attack with Jackichand Singh, and Chhetri helping him. The Puerto Ricans started the match on a positive note scoring the opening goal in the Sunil Chhetri (L)of India vies for the ball with Juan eighth minute to give the visitors the advantage right at the Velez of Puerto Rico. (Getty Images)

looking for those cheap points too often." Murray takes on Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov, a 6-4, 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 winner over Portugal's Joao Sousa, for a quarter-final berth. Wawrinka next faces 63rd-ranked Ukrainian Illya Marchenko, who advanced when a hurting Nick Kyrgios, hobbled by

a painful right hip, retired while trailing 4-6, 6-4, 6-1. Kyrgios, the 14th seed from Australia soldiered on after receiving treatment at the end of the second set before opting out at the end of the third. - Nishikori in four Sixth-seeded Kei Nishikori of Japan, two years removed from his run to the

final, rallied for a 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 win over France's Nicolas Mahut. Nishikori, who has dropped a set in each of his matches so far, will take on Ivo Karlovic for a quarter-final berth after the towering Croatian defeated 19-yearold American Jared Donaldson 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 6-3. Juan Martin del Potro, whose career was nearly derailed by injuries after his 2009 US Open triumph, fired 37 winners in a 7-6 (7/3), 6-2, 6-3 victory over Spanish 11th seed David Ferrer. He next faces eighthseeded Austrian Dominic Thiem, who celebrated his 23rd birthday with a 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 victory over Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain. Women's fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska advanced with ease, dispatching France's Caroline Garcia 6-2, 6-3 to set up a meeting with Croatian Ana Konjuh, a 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 winner over American Varvara Lepchenko.

Rosberg wins Italian Grand Prix, trails Hamilton by 2 pts

start. But the home side did not sit back but struck right after a few minutes via Narayan to level the scoring. The first goal gave the Stephen Constantine-coached side much-needed confidence as they stormed ahead with the second goal via former skipper Chettri. Soon after his strike, the home fans erupted with joy as Jeje netted home the third goal of the night for India to put the home side right in control. The first half thriller stayed at 3-1 as India held the advantage. Coming into the second half, India played much positively and went on to earn the fourth goal via star player Jackichand. From there on there was no looking back for India as they surged ahead with Nico Rosberg celebrates on the podium next to second-placed Lewis Hamilton (L) and thirdquality defence and went on to placed driver Sebastian Vettel following the Italian Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale in Monza on September 4. (AFP Photo) win the match comfortably. It was also the 50th po- ton's initial reaction saw moNzA, September 4 (AFp): Nico Rosberg dium finish of Rosberg's him depart cleanly only pounced on a poor start by career and prevented to lose momentum as Vethis Mercedes team-mate Hamilton completing a tel, from third, passed him Lewis Hamilton to win cherished hat-trick of Ital- and Rosberg took the lead. Sunday's Italian Grand ian wins, to equal a feat The champion, as if glued Prix at Monza and cut his achieved only once before to the asphalt, fell to sixth. Hamilton clawed a championship lead to just by Juan Manuel Fangio in the 1950's, and register his place back on lap two two points. when Jolyon Palmer in The 31-year-old Ger- 50th career victory. It was the first time in a Renault collided at the man took the lead at the start, when pole-sitter seven years that the race first chicane with Felipe Hamilton became bogged was not won by the driver Nasr’s Sauber, the Brazildown, and pulled away to starting from pole posi- ian spinning, before soon control the race and fin- tion. "Good job!" grimaced retiring only to re-join, and ish 15 seconds clear of Hamilton as he shook the Briton losing his car’s the defending three-time hands with Rosberg after- front wing, before his retirement. Nasr was given a champion. Hamilton, who wards. Daniel Ricciardo fin- 10-seconds penalty. effectively lost the race in For Hamilton, running the first 20 metres when ished fifth for Red Bull the lights went out, now ahead of Valtteri Bottas of on soft tyres, the race beleads the title battle with Williams, Dutch teenager came a strategy exercise. 250 points ahead of Ros- Max Verstappen who was "Remember, Lewis, the seventh in the second Red three cars ahead are on berg on 248. Sebastian Vettel came Bull, Sergio Perez of Force super-soft tyres so they’ll home third, 5.9 seconds India, retirement-bound be quick for a few laps and further adrift, ahead of his Felipe Massa in the sec- then they will degrade,” he Ferrari team-mate Kimi ond Williams and German was told. At the front, Rosberg Raikkonen to the delight Nico Hulkenberg in the Florent Malouda was back in London for the Delhi Dynamos during the preseason of the home fans. second Force India. was pulling clear with a game against West Bromwich at the Hawthorns stadium on Saturday. After three days of run of fastest laps while It was Rosberg's first rowly wide off the post from inside Dynamos, but a robust performance Italian win, his seventh of searing late-summer heat, Hamilton scrapped to pass the box. Just ahead of the break, from the defenders saw the ISL side the season and 21st of his conditions were slightly Bottas for fourth. After 10 Chadli had almost scored but for an stay afloat in the match. career, boosting his cham- cooler when the lights laps, Rosberg led Vettel excellent reflex save by Toni Doblas. West Brom broke the deadlock pionship challenge with went out with an air tem- by 4.4 and Hamilton, who perature of 29 degrees and eventually surged past the The Baggies started getting into in the 64th minute through James seven races remaining. their comfort zone as the match pro- Smith, whipping in a wicked pass "Thank you very much the track at 38 in the old Finn on the main straight, gressed, with their midfielders linking from Phillips from a close range to guys," said Rosberg. "It’s royal park, some 20 kms by 11 seconds. north of Milan. Hamil"The rears are pretty well to create problems for the Delhi break the Dynamos defence. great to win Italy."

Delhi Dynamos become first ISL team to play EPL club

bIrmINghAm, September 4 (ptI): Delhi Dynamos FC put up a gallant show before going down 0-1 against West Brom in what was the first instance of an Indian Super league outfit taking on an EPL side on their home ground. Watched by a large contingent of local Asian supporters at the Hawthorns Stadium, Dynamos underlined their preparedness for the upcoming Hero ISL back home with an impressive outing. The Lions showed grit and determination while taking on their much fancied opponent who fielded majority of their first team squad including the likes of Mohamed Sissoko, Maruane Chamakh, Craig Dawson, Jonas Olsson and Rahis Nabi, youngest of the Nabi brothers. The match also saw the debut of a few players with West Brom naming new recruits Nacer Chadli and Robson Kanu in the squad, while the Delhi Dynamos second marquee player Ruben Gonzalez and Samir Nabi made their debut for the Lions. West Bromwich started off well taking the attack right to the Delhi Dynamos from the initial minutes of the match with Kane Wilson coming close to scoring a goal in the ninth minute when he drilled a shot nar-

Hungarian Timea Babos put a scare into Romanian fifth seed Simona Halep, surging back in the second set and taking a 3-1 lead in the third before falling 6-1, 2-6, 6-4. Halep, who fell in the semi-finals to eventual champion Flavia Pennetta last year, will play Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro for place in the quarter-finals. Suarez, also celebrating a birthday Saturday as she turned 28, defeated Russian Elena Vesnina 6-4, 6-3. Sixth seed Venus Williams, whose seven Grand Slam titles include US Open crowns in 2000 and 2001, coasted into the round of 16 with a straightforward 6-1, 6-2 win over German Laura Siegemund, setting up a tough meeting with 10th-seeded Karolina Pliskova. The hard-hitting Czech, who shocked Angelique Kerber in the final of the US Open tuenup in Cincinnati, defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-2, 6-4.

wasted already,” Hamilton told the team as he fell a further second adrift before being instructed to push harder before the first pit-stops began. The Ferraris were soon in, both for more supersofts, indicating that the scuderia were adopting a two-stop strategy while Mercedes, with Hamilton inheriting second place 15 seconds behind Rosberg, sticking to ‘Plan A’. By lap 20, Hamilton had cut the gap to 13.4s, reporting that his "tyres are fine" as he continued his pursuit of the German. After 24 laps, Rosberg pitted from the lead for mediums. A ‘slow’ 3.9s stop saw him emerge second behind Hamilton – leading for the first time – until the Briton pitted and rejoined behind the two Ferraris. Obeying orders, Hamilton preserved his new tyres, while itching to pass the Ferraris and chase Rosberg, who led him by 10 seconds, as Manor’s hopes of a points finish ended when German Pascal Wehrlein pulled up and retired. Vettel pitted again after 33 of the 53 laps, rejoining fifth ahead of a rampant Verstappen. A lap later, Raikkonen did the same and also took softs, slotting in behind the Dutchman. With 17 laps remaining, Rosberg led Hamilton by 11.5 with Ricciardo third, until he took his delayed second stop for more super-softs to equip him for a final high-speed scrap with Bottas. That included the Australian producing one of the passes of the season when he attacked and squeezed beyond Bottas at the first chicane to claim fifth. The F1 circuis moves next to Singapore.

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